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- The Department of Transportation, DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FARS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.614.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 52 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) grant opportunity is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It is focused on information and statistics work related to traffic safety, specifically supporting the collection, management, and reporting of data tied to fatal motor vehicle crashes. The underlying goal of FARS is to maintain a consistent, high-quality national database that policymakers, researchers, and safety practitioners can use to understand how and why fatal crashes occur, track trends over time, and develop or evaluate countermeasures intended to reduce roadway deaths.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal agency is expected to have substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant. In practice, that typically aligns with programs like FARS where the federal government sets detailed reporting standards, data definitions, quality controls, and timelines, and then works closely with recipients to ensure the resulting data is comparable across all jurisdictions and can be integrated into a national system. The funding activity category for this opportunity is listed as Information and Statistics, emphasizing that the core deliverable is reliable, standardized data rather than construction, direct services, or capital projects.
Eligibility for this program is limited to state governments. The listing indicates an expectation of 52 awards, which corresponds to the standard nationwide footprint of state-level participation (the 50 states plus additional jurisdictions commonly included in national reporting programs). The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the program is 20.614, which is used for federal assistance tracking and compliance purposes across agencies and recipients. The award ceiling is listed as $5,000,000, indicating the maximum amount that could be provided under an award, though actual award amounts typically depend on factors such as workload, data volume, reporting requirements, and NHTSA program structure.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was created on July 21, 2016, with an original application closing date of September 15, 2016. The funding opportunity number is DTNH2216R00041, and the title is simply "FARS," matching the program name. Overall, the opportunity supports state participation in the nationwide fatal crash data reporting system so that the U.S. has timely, accurate, and comparable information on traffic fatalities to guide highway safety decisions.
FARS Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the FARS grant opportunity?
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) grant opportunity is a discretionary funding program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It supports information and statistics work related to traffic safety, specifically the collection, management, and reporting of data on fatal motor vehicle crashes.
What is the main purpose of FARS funding?
The purpose is to support state participation in a nationwide fatal crash data reporting system and maintain a consistent, high-quality national database. The resulting data helps policymakers, researchers, and safety practitioners understand how and why fatal crashes occur, track trends over time, and develop or evaluate countermeasures intended to reduce roadway deaths.
What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally means the federal agency is expected to have substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant.
What does "substantial federal involvement" typically mean for a cooperative agreement like FARS?
For programs like FARS, substantial involvement typically includes NHTSA setting detailed reporting standards, data definitions, quality controls, and timelines, and working closely with recipients to ensure the data is comparable across jurisdictions and can be integrated into a national system.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category is Information and Statistics. This emphasizes that the core deliverable is reliable, standardized data rather than construction, direct services, or capital projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility for this program is limited to state governments.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of 52 awards. This aligns with the standard nationwide footprint of state-level participation (the 50 states plus additional jurisdictions commonly included in national reporting programs).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the program is 20.614. This number is used for federal assistance tracking and compliance purposes.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $5,000,000, which indicates the maximum amount that could be provided under an award.
Does the award ceiling mean every recipient receives $5,000,000?
No. The ceiling reflects the maximum possible award amount. Actual award amounts typically depend on factors such as workload, data volume, reporting requirements, and NHTSA program structure.
What kinds of work does this opportunity support?
It supports the collection, management, and reporting of standardized data tied to fatal motor vehicle crashes, with the goal of producing timely, accurate, and comparable information that can be integrated into the national FARS database.
Who uses the data produced through FARS?
The national FARS database is intended for use by policymakers, researchers, and traffic safety practitioners to analyze fatal crash circumstances, monitor trends, and inform roadway safety decisions.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 21, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was September 15, 2016.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DTNH2216R00041.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "FARS," matching the program name.
What is the broader outcome the program is trying to achieve?
By ensuring a consistent, high-quality national fatal crash database, the program supports evidence-based highway safety decisions and the development and evaluation of countermeasures intended to reduce roadway deaths.
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