The Idaho Transportation Department, Office of Highway Safety invites agencies that have highway/rail intersections within their jurisdiction to apply for a federal fiscal year (FFY) 2015 “Adopt A Crossing” Highway Safety Grant. The grant program is intended to reduce the number of motor vehicle train crashes to assist Idaho in the move toward our long term goal of “Toward Zero Deaths.”

Note: This information was originally sent out by ITD and is being posted by LHTAC as a courtesy to inform locals about this opportunity.

This application process is for a five month enforcement effort. Following are some details about this grant request process:

• Funding is available to all state, local and governmental law enforcement agencies.

• All grants require a minimum 20 percent agency match.

• Funding is to be used for enforcement.

• All grants require timely and accurate reporting. Lack of adequate reporting will prevent reimbursement and may jeopardize future funding opportunities.

• Funding availability will begin on May 1, 2015 depending on agreement completion.

To receive an application to apply for FFY 2015 funding, email Travis Campbell from Operation Lifesaver at oli.idaho@gmail.com or call 208-412-2481.

The application submitted by your agency must be postmarked, e-mailed or faxed no later than 11:59pm (before midnight) Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Send emailed submissions to ohsgrants@itd.idaho.gov or fax to (208) 334-4430.

Please contact ITD Directly if you have questions.