The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is offering the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) High Priority grant program. This program provides financial assistance to State agencies, local governments, and organizations representing government agencies. The grant’s purpose is to improve Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety and ensure compliance with CMV regulations. Funds support activities focused on training qualified officers and employees, increasing public awareness and education, demonstrating new technologies, and reducing large truck- and bus-related fatalities. Eligible projects are national in scope and aim to advance nationwide CMV safety objectives. This grant is for enhancing national CMV safety initiatives through targeted support for effective programs.
Opportunity ID: 56883
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-11-001-011837 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 65 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.218 — National Motor Carrier Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 07, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) High Priority grant program provides financial assistance to State agencies, local governments, and organizations representing government agencies that use and train qualified officers and employees in coordination with State motor vehicle safety agencies. MCSAP High Priority funds will be awarded at FMCSA’s discretion to enable recipients to carry out activities and projects that improve Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety in compliance with CMV regulations. Funding is available for projects that are national in scope, increase public awareness and education, demonstrate new technologies and reduce the number and rate of large truck- and bus-related fatalities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity |
| 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 Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified the opportunity number to accommodate Grant Solutions requirements | Oct 07, 2010 | |
| Oct 07, 2010 | ||
| Aug 25, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-11-001-011837 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 65 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.218 — National Motor Carrier Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 07, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2010 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) High Priority grant program provides financial assistance to State agencies, local governments, and organizations representing government agencies that use and train qualified officers and employees in coordination with State motor vehicle safety agencies. MCSAP High Priority funds will be awarded at FMCSA’s discretion to enable recipients to carry out activities and projects that improve Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety in compliance with CMV regulations. Funding is available for projects that are national in scope, increase public awareness and education, demonstrate new technologies and reduce the number and rate of large truck- and bus-related fatalities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity |
| 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 Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-11-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 65 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.218 — National Motor Carrier Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 07, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) High Priority grant program provides financial assistance to State agencies, local governments, and organizations representing government agencies that use and train qualified officers and employees in coordination with State motor vehicle safety agencies. MCSAP High Priority funds will be awarded at FMCSA’s discretion to enable recipients to carry out activities and projects that improve Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety in compliance with CMV regulations. Funding is available for projects that are national in scope, increase public awareness and education, demonstrate new technologies and reduce the number and rate of large truck- and bus-related fatalities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity |
| 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 Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-MHP-11-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 65 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.218 — National Motor Carrier Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2010 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)?s Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) High Priority grant program provides financial assistance to State agencies, local governments, and organizations representing government agencies that use and train qualified officers and employees in coordination with State motor vehicle safety agencies. MCSAP High Priority funds will be awarded at FMCSA?s discretion to enable recipients to carry out activities and projects that improve Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety in compliance with CMV regulations. Funding is available for projects that are national in scope, increase public awareness and education, demonstrate new technologies and reduce the number and rate of large truck- and bus-related fatalities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity |
| 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 Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 56883 Full Announcement-1 -> hp grants gov opportunity announcement final aug24 2010.pdf
Folder 56883 Full Announcement-2 -> hp grants gov opportunity announcement final aug24 2010.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.218 | PKG00021751 | Oct 07, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56883 SF424-2.0.pdf
56883 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
56883 SF424A-1.0.pdf
56883 SF424B-1.1.pdf