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2026 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program

Transportation Commission · 192288

Eligibility details

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.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: 30%. The match must equal at least 30 percent of the total cost of the project phase(s) beingrequested for funding in the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program. The Commission will, except for State Transportation Improvement Program funding, onlyconsider funds that are not allocated by the Commission on a project-specific basis.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

Reviewed requirements & dates

About this opportunity

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.

Funding geography: Eligible agencies must be within California.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.