The Department of Transportation is offering the 2023 Highway Use Tax Evasion Enforcement Grant. This grant is specifically designed to support initiatives aimed at combating evasion of highway use taxes. These critical taxes contribute significantly to the funding and maintenance of national highway infrastructure. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to empower eligible entities, such as state and local agencies or law enforcement organizations, to enhance their capacity for identifying, investigating, and prosecuting cases of highway use tax evasion. Successful applicants are expected to propose projects that strengthen enforcement capabilities, promote compliance, and ultimately safeguard revenue streams essential for transportation development. The application period closes on November 17, 2023. For technical inquiries regarding the application process, interested parties should reach out via the designated contact email.
Opportunity ID: 350218
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FHWA-HUTE-2023-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2023 Highway Use Tax Evasion Enforcement Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.240 — Fuel Tax Evasion-Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 17, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,940,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT Federal Highway Administration |
| Description: |
Technical questions on the application process should be directed to HUTE@dot.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Website for Highway Use Tax Evasion Program |
| 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 350218 Full Announcement-2023 HUTE Grants -> 2023 HUTE Grants NOFO Final Posted Version.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHWA-HUTE-2023-01 | Highway Use Tax Evasion Enforcement Grant | PKG00283168 | Sep 14, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350218 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
350218 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350218 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
350218 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350218 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf