Opportunity Information: Apply for FHWA FTE 2009 01
Apply for FHWA FTE 2009 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 May 17, 2009 and posted on May 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 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 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts grant (Funding Opportunity Number FHWA FTE 2009 01) is a discretionary Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation aimed at strengthening enforcement against motor fuel and highway-use excise tax evasion. The program traces back to SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), enacted in 2005, when Congress increased support for Highway Use Tax Evasion Projects and established a specific initiative focused on intergovernmental enforcement. The central idea is to help federal, state, and other public partners work together more effectively to detect, deter, and prosecute schemes that avoid fuel and related excise taxes, which in turn protects transportation revenue streams used for highway programs.
For FY 2009, FHWA set out to award a portion of an estimated total of $2,000,000 in available funding under CFDA 20.240 (Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort). The opportunity anticipated about 12 awards, with individual grant sizes ranging from an award floor of $10,000 up to an award ceiling of $250,000. The notice also provides context from FY 2008, when 13 grants were awarded in amounts reportedly ranging from about $41,000 to $230,000, and those awards favored states proposing innovative approaches that improved collaboration and coordination across multiple public agencies. In practical terms, the program is looking for proposals that do more than routine enforcement; it emphasizes coordinated, multi-agency strategies that bring together relevant enforcement, tax, and transportation partners to address fuel tax evasion more effectively.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under transportation, and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to agencies that may not have spare local funds to pair with federal dollars. Applications for this cycle were posted May 17, 2009, with a closing date of June 26, 2009, and the opportunity was later archived on July 26, 2009. The announcement notes that the FY 2009 notice is intended to present program guidelines for applicants, signaling that the application should align clearly with the program purpose: building intergovernmental enforcement capability and improving coordination to combat fuel tax evasion.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or assistance with the application process, the listed point of contact is Michael Dougherty, Program Analyst, at (202) 366-9234.
Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts Grant (FHWA FTE 2009 01) - FAQs
What is the Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts grant?
This is a discretionary Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation focused on strengthening enforcement against motor fuel and highway-use excise tax evasion. Its purpose is to improve the ability of public agencies to detect, deter, and prosecute fuel and related excise tax evasion schemes that threaten transportation revenue used for highway programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FHWA FTE 2009 01.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 20.240 (Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort).
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is to strengthen intergovernmental enforcement by helping federal, state, and other public partners work together more effectively to identify and stop motor fuel and highway-use excise tax evasion. The program emphasizes improved coordination and multi-agency collaboration aimed at better enforcement outcomes.
Where did this program originate (legislative background)?
The program traces back to SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), enacted in 2005. Congress increased support for Highway Use Tax Evasion Projects and established a specific initiative focused on intergovernmental enforcement.
What types of projects are favored by this grant opportunity?
Projects that go beyond routine enforcement and demonstrate innovative approaches that improve collaboration and coordination across multiple public agencies. The emphasis is on coordinated, multi-agency strategies involving relevant enforcement, tax, and transportation partners to address fuel tax evasion more effectively.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private companies eligible to apply directly?
Based on the opportunity description provided, eligibility is limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. No other applicant types are identified as eligible in the information provided.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What category does this grant fall under?
The grant is categorized under transportation.
How much total funding was expected to be available for FY 2009?
FHWA anticipated awarding a portion of an estimated total of $2,000,000 in available funding for FY 2009 under this program.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2009?
Approximately 12 awards were anticipated.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual grants were expected to range from an award floor of $10,000 up to an award ceiling of $250,000.
Is there any information about prior-year awards (FY 2008)?
Yes. The notice provides context that in FY 2008, 13 grants were awarded in amounts reportedly ranging from about $41,000 to $230,000. Those awards favored states proposing innovative approaches that improved collaboration and coordination across multiple public agencies.
Does this grant require matching funds or cost sharing?
No. The opportunity states that it does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When did the FY 2009 application period open and close?
Applications were posted on May 17, 2009, and the closing date was June 26, 2009.
Has this funding opportunity been archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on July 26, 2009.
What is the purpose of the FY 2009 notice for applicants?
The announcement states that the FY 2009 notice is intended to present program guidelines for applicants. Applications are expected to align clearly with the program purpose of building intergovernmental enforcement capability and improving coordination to combat fuel tax evasion.
Why does the program emphasize intergovernmental enforcement?
The program is designed around the idea that fuel and related excise tax evasion often involves schemes that can cross jurisdictions or exploit gaps between agencies. By improving collaboration among federal, state, and other public partners, the program aims to strengthen detection, deterrence, and prosecution efforts, which helps protect highway program revenue.
Who is the point of contact for help with the announcement or application process?
The listed point of contact is Michael Dougherty, Program Analyst.
How can applicants contact the program point of contact?
Applicants can contact Michael Dougherty at (202) 366-9234 for assistance with accessing the full announcement or help with the application process.
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