The Department of Transportation is offering the FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program to advance technological capabilities and promote HP Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) for commercial motor vehicle operations. The grant aims to support CMV information systems, enhance CMV safety and productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve regulatory compliance. Additionally, it funds projects related to Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Safety Data Quality (SaDIP) to enhance motor carrier safety activities. Applicants should submit proposals by February 17, 2017, to be considered for financial assistance through this competitive grant program.
Opportunity ID: 290185
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 125 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.237 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2017 Deadline extension. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $41,567,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The High Priority (HP) Grant Program is a discretionary (i.e., competitive) program which provides financial assistance to: 1)advance the technological capability and promote HP Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) to include the deployment of intelligent transportation system (i.e., formerly CVISN) applications for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations, including CMVs, commercial drivers, and carrier-specific information systems/networks; to support/maintain CMV information systems/networks; to link Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) information systems with State CMV information systems; to improve the safety and productivity of CMVs and commercial drivers; to reduce costs associated with CMV operations and Federal and State CMV regulatory requirements; and/or2)carry out HP-CMV Safety activities and projects that augment motor carrier safety activities and projects planned in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) including projects related to Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Safety Data Quality (SaDIP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| FMCSA is providing a brief extension for submission for qualified candidates to submit an application for the FY2017 High Priority Grant Program through Friday, February 17, 2017 11:59 PM Eastern Time. This includes the following eligibility: 1) HP-ITD grants are eligible to States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to deploy, operate, and maintain elements of their ITD (formerly CVISN) programs. The FMCSA may award HP-ITD funds to eligible applicants that have an approved program plan as outlined in the FAST Act. Individuals and businesses are not eligible to apply for HP-ITD grants. 2) HP-CMV Safety activities/projects grants are eligible to States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, local governments (including county, city, township, special district, and Federally-recognized Native American tribal governments), institutions of higher education (public, private, and State-controlled), non-profit organizations with or without having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service, for-profit entities (including small businesses), and other persons. Other persons is defined as an entity not included above and may not be an individual, foreign entity, hospital, public/Indian housing authority, or Federal institution. Important Note : This is not an invitation to revise any existing and previously submitted applications. Please follow all instructions provided in the NOFA. Applications are not considered submitted unless the applicant has received full confirmation from Grants.gov AND all materials have been submitted as required for a complete application. |
Feb 03, 2017 | |
| Please register for High Priority Grant Funding Conference on Dec 14, 2016 1:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6689320270713286660 Funding Conference and Presentation to prospective applicants for the FY 2017 FMCSA High Priority Grant Program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
Feb 03, 2017 | |
| Dec 08, 2016 | ||
| Nov 21, 2016 | ||
| Increased application ceiling to 2 million. | Nov 21, 2016 | |
| Nov 18, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 125 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.237 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2017 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2017 Deadline extension. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $41,567,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The High Priority (HP) Grant Program is a discretionary (i.e., competitive) program which provides financial assistance to: 1)advance the technological capability and promote HP Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) to include the deployment of intelligent transportation system (i.e., formerly CVISN) applications for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations, including CMVs, commercial drivers, and carrier-specific information systems/networks; to support/maintain CMV information systems/networks; to link Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) information systems with State CMV information systems; to improve the safety and productivity of CMVs and commercial drivers; to reduce costs associated with CMV operations and Federal and State CMV regulatory requirements; and/or2)carry out HP-CMV Safety activities and projects that augment motor carrier safety activities and projects planned in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) including projects related to Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Safety Data Quality (SaDIP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 125 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.237 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 08, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $41,567,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The High Priority (HP) Grant Program is a discretionary (i.e., competitive) program which provides financial assistance to: 1)advance the technological capability and promote HP Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) to include the deployment of intelligent transportation system (i.e., formerly CVISN) applications for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations, including CMVs, commercial drivers, and carrier-specific information systems/networks; to support/maintain CMV information systems/networks; to link Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) information systems with State CMV information systems; to improve the safety and productivity of CMVs and commercial drivers; to reduce costs associated with CMV operations and Federal and State CMV regulatory requirements; and/or2)carry out HP-CMV Safety activities and projects that augment motor carrier safety activities and projects planned in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) including projects related to Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Safety Data Quality (SaDIP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 125 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.237 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 08, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $41,567,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The High Priority (HP) Grant Program is a discretionary (i.e., competitive) program which provides financial assistance to:
1)advance the technological capability and promote HP Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) to include the deployment of intelligent transportation system (i.e., formerly CVISN) applications for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations, including CMVs, commercial drivers, and carrier-specific information systems/networks; to support/maintain CMV information systems/networks; to link Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) information systems with State CMV information systems; to improve the safety and productivity of CMVs and commercial drivers; to reduce costs associated with CMV operations and Federal and State CMV regulatory requirements; and/or 2)carry out HP-CMV Safety activities and projects that augment motor carrier safety activities and projects planned in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) including projects related to Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Safety Data Quality (SaDIP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 125 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.237 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $41,567,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The High Priority (HP) Grant Program is a discretionary (i.e., competitive) program which provides financial assistance to:
1)advance the technological capability and promote HP Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) to include the deployment of intelligent transportation system (i.e., formerly CVISN) applications for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations, including CMVs, commercial drivers, and carrier-specific information systems/networks; to support/maintain CMV information systems/networks; to link Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) information systems with State CMV information systems; to improve the safety and productivity of CMVs and commercial drivers; to reduce costs associated with CMV operations and Federal and State CMV regulatory requirements; and/or 2)carry out HP-CMV Safety activities and projects that augment motor carrier safety activities and projects planned in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) including projects related to Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Safety Data Quality (SaDIP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 125 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.237 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $41,567,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The High Priority (HP) Grant Program is a discretionary (i.e., competitive) program which provides financial assistance to: 1)advance the technological capability and promote HP Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) to include the deployment of intelligent transportation system (i.e., formerly CVISN) applications for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations, including CMVs, commercial drivers, and carrier-specific information systems/networks; to support/maintain CMV information systems/networks; to link Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) information systems with State CMV information systems; to improve the safety and productivity of CMVs and commercial drivers; to reduce costs associated with CMV operations and Federal and State CMV regulatory requirements; and/or2)carry out HP-CMV Safety activities and projects that augment motor carrier safety activities and projects planned in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) including projects related to Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Safety Data Quality (SaDIP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 125 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.237 — Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2017 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $41,567,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Independent school districts County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The High Priority (HP) Grant Program is a discretionary (i.e., competitive) program which provides financial assistance to:
1)advance the technological capability and promote HP Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) to include the deployment of intelligent transportation system (i.e., formerly CVISN) applications for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations, including CMVs, commercial drivers, and carrier-specific information systems/networks; to support/maintain CMV information systems/networks; to link Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) information systems with State CMV information systems; to improve the safety and productivity of CMVs and commercial drivers; to reduce costs associated with CMV operations and Federal and State CMV regulatory requirements; and/or 2)carry out HP-CMV Safety activities and projects that augment motor carrier safety activities and projects planned in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) including projects related to Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) and Safety Data Quality (SaDIP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2017 High Priority Grant 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. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 290185 Full Announcement-FY 2017 High Priority NOFA -> FY 2017 HP NOFA_Final_2016.11.16_TLupdate.pdf
Folder 290185 Other Supporting Documents-Attachment A Checklist -> Attachment A – Application Package Checklist.pdf
Folder 290185 Other Supporting Documents-Budget Templete -> FY17 Standard Budget Template.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. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.237 | FM-MHP-17-001-058472 | FY 2017 High Priority Grant Program | PKG00229370 | Nov 18, 2016 | Feb 17, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290185 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
290185 SF424A-1.0.pdf
290185 SF424B-1.1.pdf
290185 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
290185 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
290185 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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