The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is offering this Federal formula grant to provide financial assistance to States and U.S. Territories. This grant is for the purpose of developing robust commercial vehicle safety plans for Fiscal Year 2026. The core objective is to significantly reduce the number and severity of crashes, injuries, and fatalities, as well as hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles. By supporting these vital safety initiatives, MCSAP aims to enhance national safety goals, promote safer roadways, and mitigate risks associated with commercial transportation across the nation. This financial aid empowers jurisdictions to implement effective safety programs.
Opportunity ID: 360025
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MCG-26-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.218 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2025 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2025 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $495,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $52,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $472,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is a Federal formula grant program that provides financial assistance to States, and U.S. Territories to reduce the number and severity of crashes, injuries, and fatalities and hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Category updated | Jul 14, 2025 | |
| Jul 14, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MCG-26-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.218 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2025 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2025 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $495,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $52,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $472,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is a Federal formula grant program that provides financial assistance to States, and U.S. Territories to reduce the number and severity of crashes, injuries, and fatalities and hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals |
| 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. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MCG-26-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.218 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2025 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $495,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $52,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $472,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is a Federal formula grant program that provides financial assistance to States, and U.S. Territories to reduce the number and severity of crashes, injuries, and fatalities and hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals |
| 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. |
Related Documents
Folder 360025 Full Announcement-FY2026 MCSAP Planning Memo -> Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.218 | FM-MCG-26-001-117410 | Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals | PKG00291190 | Jul 14, 2025 | Sep 09, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
360025 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
360025 SF424A-1.0.pdf
360025 SF424B-1.1.pdf
360025 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
360025 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
360025 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
360025 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf