Opportunity Information: Apply for FHWA FTE 2008 01
Apply for FHWA FTE 2008 01
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.240 Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 8, 2008 and posted on Apr 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts grant is a discretionary funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It was created under SAFETEA-LU (the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), the 2005 transportation law in which Congress increased support for Highway Use Tax Evasion Projects. The core purpose of this program is to strengthen enforcement against motor fuel excise tax evasion by helping federal, state, and partner agencies work together more effectively. In practice, it targets schemes that reduce or avoid legally owed fuel taxes, which can undermine transportation revenue and distort fair competition in the fuel market.
For FY 2008, FHWA made available an estimated total of $1,000,000 nationwide for this Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts program, with an expectation of making about nine awards. Individual grant amounts were set with a floor of $10,000 and a ceiling of $250,000. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for eligible government entities that want to launch or expand enforcement-focused collaborations without having to secure a separate funding match.
Eligibility is limited to public-sector applicants, specifically state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The emphasis of the opportunity is on proposals that are “innovative” in how they increase collaboration and coordination across multiple public agencies. That typically implies multi-agency approaches such as joint enforcement initiatives, shared data and intelligence efforts, coordinated audit and inspection activities, and other operational partnerships designed to identify, deter, and prosecute fuel tax evasion more effectively than a single agency acting alone.
The grant is cataloged under CFDA 20.240 (Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort) and was posted on April 7, 2008, with an application closing date of June 6, 2008 (and an archive date of July 6, 2008). The funding opportunity number is FHWA-FTE-2008-01, and it falls under the transportation funding activity category. FHWA referenced prior-year results to illustrate the program’s scale and typical award range: in FY 2007, nine grants were awarded, ranging from $48,000 to $301,000, supporting states that proposed stronger cross-agency coordination to combat motor fuel tax evasion.
Applicants were directed to the official announcement and application instructions via the provided link, and FHWA offered a point of contact for access issues and process questions: Michael Dougherty, Program Analyst, at (202) 366-9234.
Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts Grant (FHWA-FTE-2008-01) - FAQs
What is the Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts grant?
It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The program supports intergovernmental efforts to strengthen enforcement against motor fuel excise tax evasion.
What problem is this grant intended to address?
The program targets schemes that reduce or avoid legally owed motor fuel excise taxes. Fuel tax evasion can undermine transportation revenue and distort fair competition in the fuel market, so the grant focuses on improving enforcement capacity and outcomes.
What is the core purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen enforcement against motor fuel excise tax evasion by helping federal, state, and partner agencies work together more effectively through increased collaboration and coordination.
What federal law created or authorized this program?
The program was created under SAFETEA-LU (the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), the 2005 transportation law in which Congress increased support for Highway Use Tax Evasion Projects.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by FHWA within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The grant is cataloged under CFDA 20.240 (Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FHWA-FTE-2008-01.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the transportation funding activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public-sector applicants: state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are local governments, nonprofits, or private companies eligible applicants?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What types of projects does FHWA want to fund under this program?
The program emphasizes proposals that are innovative in increasing collaboration and coordination across multiple public agencies to identify, deter, and prosecute motor fuel tax evasion more effectively than a single agency acting alone.
What does "innovative" mean in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, "innovative" typically refers to multi-agency approaches that strengthen collaboration and coordination, such as joint enforcement initiatives, shared data and intelligence efforts, and coordinated audit and inspection activities.
What are examples of multi-agency collaboration activities mentioned for this program?
Examples described include joint enforcement initiatives, shared data and intelligence efforts, coordinated audit and inspection activities, and other operational partnerships designed to improve identification, deterrence, and prosecution of fuel tax evasion.
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How much total funding was available nationwide for FY 2008?
For FY 2008, FHWA made available an estimated total of $1,000,000 nationwide for the Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts program.
How many awards did FHWA expect to make in FY 2008?
FHWA expected to make about nine awards for FY 2008.
What is the minimum and maximum individual award amount for FY 2008?
For FY 2008, individual grant amounts had a floor of $10,000 and a ceiling of $250,000.
Did FHWA share any information about typical awards from prior years?
Yes. FHWA referenced FY 2007 results, noting that nine grants were awarded and that award amounts ranged from $48,000 to $301,000.
When was this opportunity posted and when did applications close?
The opportunity was posted on April 7, 2008, and the application closing date was June 6, 2008.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date provided was July 6, 2008.
Where were applicants directed for official instructions?
Applicants were directed to the official announcement and application instructions via the provided link in the opportunity posting.
Who is the FHWA point of contact for access issues and process questions?
The point of contact listed is Michael Dougherty, Program Analyst. The phone number provided is (202) 366-9234.
What kinds of enforcement outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The program is designed to help agencies work together to better identify, deter, and prosecute motor fuel excise tax evasion.
Why does the program emphasize intergovernmental coordination?
Because fuel tax evasion schemes can span jurisdictions and involve multiple parts of government oversight, the program focuses on improving effectiveness through collaboration and coordination across public agencies rather than relying on a single agency operating alone.
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