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2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant

Transportation Commission offers this state opportunity for work related to Transportation. Organizations serving Eligible agencies must be within California.…

Official application

Award

Not specified

Deadline

November 20, 2026

34 days

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Decision snapshot

Potential award

Not specified

Official deadline

November 20, 2026

34 days

Eligibility evidence

1 confirmed criterion

5 checks available

Application load

Effort unclear

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Eligibility requirementsQuestion 1 of 5
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Will your proposed work operate in or serve Eligible agencies must be within California?

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Eligible agencies must be within California.

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Nonprofit status

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Geography

Eligible agencies must be within California.

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confirmed

Organization size

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unclear

Program area

Transportation

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inferred

Population served

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unclear

Matching funds

Cost-share requirement is unclear.

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Registrations

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Exclusions

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

Transportation Commission offers this state opportunity for work related to Transportation. Organizations serving Eligible agencies must be within California. should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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What the funder is trying to accomplish

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Strong-fit project signals

Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Transportation. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

Eligible applicants apply for program funds through the nomination of projects.  All projects nominated must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan.  The Commission is required to evaluate and select submitted applications based on the following criteria: Freight System Factors: Throughput, Velocity, and Reliability Transportation System Factors: Safety, Congestion Reduction/Mitigation, Key Transportation Bottleneck Relief, Multi-Modal Strategy, Interregional Benefits, and Advanced Technology Community Impact Factors: Air Quality Impact, Community Impact Mitigation, Economic/Jobs Growth, Cost Effectiveness Project Readiness: Ability to complete the project in a timely manner Matching Funds: Demonstration of the required 30% matching funds Leveraging: The leveraging and coordination of funds from multiple sources Program guidelines are created in consultation with agencies identified in Governor's Executive Order B-32-15, regional transportation planning agencies, local governments, private industry, advocates, and other interested parties. Prior to adoption of the guidelines, the Commission conducts numerous public workshops throughout the state to solicit input and feedback.

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Decision economics

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Award range
Not specified
Total program funding
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Expected awards
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Geography
Eligible agencies must be within California.
Cost share
Not specified
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Transportation.

Geographic fit

Eligible agencies must be within California.

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Working plan

Build the application

The generated milestones are planning aids. Only the official notice establishes required dates.

Requirements captured

Other requirements
Eligible applicants are public entities, such as cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning agencies, port authorities, public construction authorities, and Caltrans. Projects must be included in an adopted regional transportation plan and, if applicable, consistent with a Sustainable Communities Strategy.

Official deadline

November 20, 2026

Effort unclear based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

05Past behaviorCompare historical awardsHistorical patterns provide context, but do not predict or guarantee future funding decisions.
No licensed historical awards are currently linked to this opportunity.
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Source record

What “source verified” means

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Verification
verified
Source
state CA
Last checked
10/16/2026, 1:19:40 PM
Content updated
10/1/2026, 3:31:57 PM
Review
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Material changes

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about 2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant.
Is 2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is November 20, 2026, with 34 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.

How much funding does 2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant provide?

2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant lists Not specified per award. The expected number of awards has not been captured, so the award range alone should not be treated as an estimate of competitiveness.

Who can apply to 2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant?

Public Agency. Eligible applicants are public entities, such as cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning agencies, port authorities, public construction authorities, and Caltrans.… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does 2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant require matching funds?

The captured source facts do not clearly establish a matching-funds requirement. Do not assume that means no match is required: review the budget and cost-sharing sections of the official notice before approving the project budget.

What should I prepare before applying to 2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program Grant?

Effort unclear is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from November 20, 2026 using the preparation plan above.