This grant, offered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) through its Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts program, is for the purpose of combating motor fuel tax evasion and enhancing excise tax enforcement nationwide. Initiated by the SAFETEA-LU Act of 2005, this program allocates $2 million annually to assist federal and state efforts. It specifically seeks applications from states with innovative proposals that foster increased collaboration and coordination among various public agencies. The goal is to develop and implement effective strategies to combat fuel tax evasion, building on successful grants previously awarded to states demonstrating strong intergovernmental cooperation. Guidelines for program applications are now available.
Opportunity ID: 55617
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FHWA-FTE-2010-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.240 — Fuel Tax Evasion-Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 06, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 05, 2010 |
| 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: | Under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) passed in 2005; Congress increased funding for Highway Use Tax Evasion Projects to assist in the enforcement of excise tax evasion at the Federal and State level. As part of the legislation, a new program was created entitled Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts. Annually, $2 million in funds will be awarded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In FY 2009 thirteen grants were awarded ranging from $62,500 to $ 247,755.07. These grants went to States with innovative proposals for increasing collaboration and coordination among several public agencies to combat motor fuel tax evasion. FHWA is seeking applications for Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts in FY 2010. This notice will present guidelines for program applications. |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 55617 Full Announcement-1 -> announcement fuel tax intergovernmental efforts fy 2010.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.240 | PKG00019546 | Jul 06, 2010 | Aug 06, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55617 SF424_Short-1.0.pdf
55617 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55617 Project_Abstract-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
55617 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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