; (B) a public agency or publicly chartered authority; (C) a metropolitan planning organization; (D) a political subdivision of a State; and (E) a Tribal government. (2) Metropolitan planning organization The term metropolitan planning organization has the meaning given such term in section 134(b) of title 23. (3) State The term State means a State of the United States or the District of Columbia. . (b) Clerical amendment The analysis for subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this division, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 20171. Grade crossing separation grants. . 9552. Rail safety public awareness grant (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 201 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by this division, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 20172. Rail safety public awareness grants (a) Grant The Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration shall make grants to eligible entities to carry out public information and education programs to help prevent and reduce rail-related pedestrian, motor vehicle, and other accidents, incidents, injuries, and fatalities, and to improve awareness along railroad rights-of-way and at railway-highway grade crossings. (b) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator an application in such form, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Contents Programs eligible for a grant under this section— (1) shall include, as appropriate— (A) development, placement, and dissemination of public service announcements in appropriate media; (B) school presentations, driver safety education, materials, and public awareness campaigns; and (C) disseminating information to the public on how to identify and report to the appropriate authorities unsafe or malfunctioning highway-rail grade crossings