This grant, the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Program, is offered to enhance safety on U.S. roads by increasing the number of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders who have received advanced safety training. Its primary purpose is to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes involving Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs). Additionally, this grant seeks to assist current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists, in obtaining their CDL, thereby supporting both national safety goals and military transition. Awarded through a competitive process, this initiative aligns with the Secretary’s strategic objectives for safer transportation.
Opportunity ID: 327765
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-DTG-20-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supplemental Fiscal Year 2020 – Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.235 — Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2020 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2020 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Vocational technical schools and truck training schools |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The CMVOST grant program supports the Secretary’s strategic goals. The purpose is to expand the number of commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders possessing enhanced operator safety training to help reduce the severity and number of crashes on U.S. roads involving CMVs. Additionally, this grant seeks to assist current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists, obtain a CDL.
This NOFO provides important information about the FY 2020 CMVOST program activities/projects and guidance related to preparing and submitting a grant application. CMVOST grant funds are awarded through a competitive grant process. No assurance of funding is implied, nor should it be inferred. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Supplemental Fiscal Year 2020 – Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 327765 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY 2020SupplementalCMVOSTNOFO_Final for Posting (002).pdf
Folder 327765 Other Supporting Documents-Budget Template -> FY2020 Budget Narrative Template.pdf
Folder 327765 Other Supporting Documents-Funding Conf Recording Link -> FY2020 CMVOST Funding Conference Recording Link for Grants.gov.pdf
Folder 327765 Other Supporting Documents-Funding Conf. Transcript -> FY2020 CMVOST Transcript.pdf
Folder 327765 Other Supporting Documents-Funding Conference Q and A -> CMVOST QA from Funding Conference 1-21-20.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.235 | FM-DTG-20-002-076514 | Supplemental Fiscal Year 2020 – Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program | PKG00262264 | Jun 19, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327765 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
327765 SF424A-1.0.pdf
327765 SF424B-1.1.pdf
327765 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
327765 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
327765 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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