Opportunity Information: Apply for USDOT FMC PRISM 10 001
Apply for USDOT FMC PRISM 10 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 PRISM Grant Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.231 Performance and Registration Information Systems Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 16, 2010 and posted on Oct 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2010 Applications submitted after the December 1, 2009 due date are being considered on a case by case basis, till PRISM funding has been exhausted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Individuals and businesses are not eligible for this opportunity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2010 PRISM Grant Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDOT FMC PRISM 10 001) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under CFDA 20.231, Performance and Registration Information Systems Management. The program is rooted in Section 4109 of SAFETEA-LU and is designed to help state governments implement PRISM requirements that connect federal motor carrier safety information systems with a state's commercial motor vehicle (CMV) registration and licensing systems. The basic purpose is to ensure that a state can assess the safety fitness of a motor carrier or registrant at key points in the registration and licensing lifecycle, including when issuing or renewing credentials and while the registration or license remains active.
In practical terms, this grant supports state-level technology, process, and system integration work that enables safety performance information to be used directly in registration and licensing decisions. By linking federal safety data with state credentialing systems, states are better positioned to identify carriers with poor safety performance and apply appropriate actions consistent with PRISM requirements. The larger policy goal is to strengthen highway safety by preventing unsafe motor carriers from operating under active registrations, and by improving coordination between safety enforcement information and administrative credentialing systems.
Funding for this opportunity was estimated at a total of $5,000,000, with an award ceiling listed at $5,000,000 and an award floor of $100. FMCSA anticipated making about 20 awards. The opportunity did not include a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award, based on the posted grant summary.
Eligibility was limited to state governments. The announcement explicitly notes that individuals and businesses were not eligible applicants. The activity category is transportation, and the funding instrument type is a grant.
The application deadline for FY 2010 PRISM funds was December 1, 2009. However, the notice also explains that applications submitted after that date could still be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as long as PRISM funding remained available. The listing reflects an original closing date of December 1, 2009, and a later current closing date of September 16, 2010, consistent with the agency continuing to consider late submissions until funds were exhausted.
Key administrative details include a posted date of October 5, 2009, and the opportunity being administered by DOT/FMCSA. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Suzanne Cotty, listed as the FMCSA consultant point of contact. The announcement also referenced an additional information link to the full solicitation for complete requirements, instructions, and any state implementation or technical expectations tied to PRISM integration.
PRISM Grant Opportunity (USDOT FMC PRISM 10 001) - FAQs
What is the official name and number of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the 2010 PRISM Grant Opportunity with Funding Opportunity Number USDOT FMC PRISM 10 001.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 20.231, Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM).
What is the purpose of the PRISM grant program?
The purpose is to help state governments implement PRISM requirements that connect federal motor carrier safety information systems with a state's commercial motor vehicle (CMV) registration and licensing systems. The goal is for states to be able to assess a motor carrier's or registrant's safety fitness at key points during the registration and licensing lifecycle, including when issuing or renewing credentials and while a registration or license remains active.
What does PRISM stand for in this context?
PRISM stands for Performance and Registration Information Systems Management.
What types of activities does this grant support?
Based on the description provided, the grant supports state-level technology, process, and system integration work that enables federal safety performance information to be used directly in state registration and licensing decisions.
How does this grant improve highway safety?
By linking federal safety data with state credentialing systems, states can better identify carriers with poor safety performance and take appropriate actions consistent with PRISM requirements. The broader policy goal is to strengthen highway safety by preventing unsafe motor carriers from operating under active registrations and improving coordination between safety enforcement information and administrative credentialing systems.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed is transportation.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Are individuals or businesses eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly notes that individuals and businesses were not eligible applicants.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
Total funding for this opportunity was estimated at $5,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $100, and the award ceiling was listed as $5,000,000.
How many awards did FMCSA expect to make?
FMCSA anticipated making about 20 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posted grant summary indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What law or authority is the program rooted in?
The program is rooted in Section 4109 of SAFETEA-LU.
What was the application deadline for FY 2010 PRISM funds?
The application deadline for FY 2010 PRISM funds was December 1, 2009.
Could applications be submitted after December 1, 2009?
Yes. The notice explains that applications submitted after December 1, 2009 could still be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as long as PRISM funding remained available.
Why are there two closing dates listed (December 1, 2009 and September 16, 2010)?
The listing reflects an original closing date of December 1, 2009 and a later current closing date of September 16, 2010, consistent with the agency continuing to consider late submissions until funds were exhausted.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date listed for the opportunity is October 5, 2009.
What does the grant aim to connect or integrate?
It is designed to connect federal motor carrier safety information systems with a state's CMV registration and licensing systems, so safety performance information can be used during credentialing decisions.
At what points in the credentialing lifecycle is safety fitness assessed under this approach?
The program emphasizes assessment at key points including when issuing or renewing credentials and while the registration or license remains active.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Suzanne Cotty, listed as the FMCSA consultant point of contact.
Where can applicants find complete requirements and instructions?
The announcement referenced an additional information link to the full solicitation for complete requirements, instructions, and any state implementation or technical expectations tied to PRISM integration.
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