Opportunity Information: Apply for FM MCG 15 001
Apply for FM MCG 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2015 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Basic/Incentive Grant Notice of Funding Availability" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.218 National Motor Carrier Safety.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 9, 2014 and posted on May 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $168,275,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 56 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- 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 are eligible to receive Basic grants. Specifically, the State lead agency designated by the Governor for administering the CVSP is eligible to apply for Basic and Incentive grant funding. Neither individuals nor businesses are eligible for awards.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2015 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Basic and Incentive Grant Notice of Funding Availability is a mandatory federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The program is designed to support state and territorial commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety efforts, with the overall aim of reducing both the number and severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving CMVs. In practical terms, this funding helps jurisdictions strengthen roadside inspections, traffic enforcement, safety investigations, and related safety programs that target high-risk motor carriers, drivers, and vehicles.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FM MCG 15 001) falls under the transportation funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.218, National Motor Carrier Safety. FMCSA anticipated making 56 awards, reflecting nationwide participation across states and eligible territories. The estimated total funding available was $168,275,000, with individual awards expected to vary widely based on jurisdictional factors and program formulas. The published award range ran from a floor of $350,000 up to a ceiling of $10,400,000, indicating that smaller jurisdictions could receive more modest support while larger states could receive substantially higher amounts.
Eligibility is limited to governmental entities rather than private parties. Eligible applicants include state governments and specifically the state lead agency designated by the Governor to administer the Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP), which serves as the core planning document for how the jurisdiction will use MCSAP resources. In addition to the 50 states, eligible jurisdictions include the District of Columbia and several U.S. territories: the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Individuals and businesses are explicitly not eligible to receive awards under this notice.
The announcement also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of program costs from non-federal sources in line with MCSAP statutory and program requirements. While the notice summary does not spell out the exact matching ratio, the presence of a matching requirement is an important planning factor for applicants because it affects budgeting, allowable expenditures, and how the program is sustained at the state or territorial level.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted and created on May 9, 2014, with an original and current application closing date of August 1, 2014. The archive date was August 31, 2014, indicating the announcement was later closed out in the Grants.gov system after the application window ended.
For applicants or stakeholders who had trouble accessing the full announcement online, the notice directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical assistance, available 24/7 except federal holidays, at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Fiscal Year 2015 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Basic and Incentive Grant Notice of Funding Availability.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The grant is issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Is this a discretionary or mandatory grant opportunity?
This is described as a mandatory federal grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of MCSAP Basic and Incentive grant funding?
The program supports state and territorial commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety efforts, with the overall goal of reducing both the number and severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving CMVs.
What types of activities does this funding support?
Based on the summary provided, the funding helps jurisdictions strengthen roadside inspections, traffic enforcement, safety investigations, and related safety programs that target high-risk motor carriers, drivers, and vehicles.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM MCG 15 001.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 20.218, National Motor Carrier Safety.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the transportation category.
How many awards did FMCSA anticipate making?
FMCSA anticipated making 56 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available under this notice?
The estimated total funding available was $168,275,000.
What was the expected award range for individual recipients?
The published award range ran from $350,000 to $10,400,000, with amounts expected to vary widely based on jurisdictional factors and program formulas.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to governmental entities. Eligible applicants include state governments and specifically the state lead agency designated by the Governor to administer the Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP).
Which states and territories are eligible under this notice?
Eligible jurisdictions include the 50 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.
Are private businesses or individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals and businesses are explicitly not eligible to receive awards under this notice.
What is the CVSP and why does it matter for this grant?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP) is described as the core planning document explaining how the jurisdiction will use MCSAP resources. The designated state lead agency administers the CVSP.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must contribute a portion of program costs from non-federal sources in line with MCSAP statutory and program requirements.
Does the summary provide the exact match ratio?
No. The notice summary does not spell out the exact matching ratio, but it does emphasize that a matching requirement is an important planning factor for applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 9, 2014.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 9, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current application closing date was August 1, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 31, 2014.
What does the archive date indicate in this context?
Based on the information provided, the archive date indicates the announcement was later closed out in the Grants.gov system after the application window ended.
Where should applicants go for technical help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs users to the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical assistance.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center support hours?
Technical assistance is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
What is the phone number for the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The phone number is 1-800-518-4726.
What is the email address for the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The email address is support@grants.gov.
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