The Department of Transportation offers grants under the Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Grants program to support projects aimed at enhancing compliance of motor fuel and highway use taxes. With $2,000,000 specifically allocated for Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts, applicants are urged to propose innovative solutions to reduce fuel tax evasion and promote collaboration among public agencies. Grants require a lead state, prioritize multi-agency involvement, and range from $10,000 to $250,000 per year. Projects must adhere to OMB Circular A-87 guidelines and submit annual reports, with a maximum funding period of 2 years. Closing date for applications is Jun 06, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 253496
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FHWA-FTE-2014-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | Fuel Taxes |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.240 — Fuel Tax Evasion-Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 07, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 08, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 06, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: | As directed in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), funds are available for projects enhancing compliance of motor fuel and highway use taxes. Of those funds, $2,000,000 are set aside for Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts in identifying and reducing fuel tax evasion. The Federal share payable is 100 percent. Applicants are encouraged to submit innovative proposals to reduce fuel tax evasion and increase collaboration and coordination among several public agencies, including federal agencies. Research and training proposals are also eligible. However, one state must be designated as the lead for each project that receives Federal funding. Priority will be given to proposals that involve more than one public agency. The minimum funding per project will be $10,000 and the maximum funding per year per project will be $250,000. Any funds administered under this program shall be used in accordance with the specifications in OMB Circular A-87 Cost Principles Applicable to State, local and Indian Tribal Governments. The circular may be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_a087_2004/. An interagency review group will be established to review all proposals after the application deadline. FHWA and IRS will jointly recommend and approve projects for Federal funding for fuel tax evasion intergovernmental enforcement efforts. States selected to receive funding will enter into negotiations with FHWA and the designated lead state will be required to enter into a project agreement with FHWA. Annual reports will required for each project and will be outlined in the project agreement. No project may be funded for a period of more than 2 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Dougherty
Program Analyst Phone 202-366-9234 Email:michael.dougherty@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 253496 Full Announcement-1 -> announcement fuel tax intergovernmental efforts fy 2014.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michael Dougherty Program Analyst Phone 202-366-9234 Email: michael.dougherty@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00195040 | Apr 10, 2014 | Jun 06, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
253496 SF424_Short-1.0.pdf
253496 SF424A-1.0.pdf
253496 Project_Abstract-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
253496 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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