Opportunity Information: Apply for FHWA FTE 2012 01
Apply for FHWA FTE 2012 01
- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Grants" 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 Aug 7, 2012 and posted on Jul 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (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 Grants program is a discretionary Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports projects aimed at detecting, preventing, and enforcing against motor fuel and related excise tax evasion. The program traces back to SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), a 2005 transportation law in which Congress increased support for Highway Use Tax Evasion initiatives and created a specific funding stream focused on intergovernmental enforcement efforts. The core idea is to help state-level and partner agencies work together more effectively to address fuel tax evasion schemes that reduce transportation revenues and undermine fair tax administration.
For fiscal year 2012, FHWA sought applications for this Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts program, with the notice serving primarily as guidance on how to apply. The total amount available nationwide was estimated at $2,000,000 for the year, and FHWA expected to make about 12 awards. Historically, the program had averaged roughly 13 grants per year funded out of the same $2 million annual allocation, indicating that awards are generally modest and spread across multiple jurisdictions. Individual award amounts were expected to range from a $10,000 floor up to a $250,000 ceiling, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the funding more accessible for agencies that do not have discretionary dollars available to contribute.
Eligible applicants included state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program emphasized proposals that are innovative and, most importantly, collaborative. Rather than funding isolated enforcement actions by a single office, FHWA looked for approaches that improve coordination among multiple public agencies. In practice, that can mean joint efforts among state departments of revenue or taxation, highway patrol or other law enforcement entities, state transportation departments, motor carrier enforcement units, and potentially federal partners, depending on the structure of the project and the evasion patterns being targeted. The announcement notes that many states that previously received these grants reported increased revenue as a result of the funded programs and initiatives, reflecting the practical goal of recovering unpaid taxes and deterring future evasion.
Administratively, this opportunity was listed as Funding Opportunity Number FHWA-FTE-2012-01 and tied to CFDA 20.240 (Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort). It was posted July 10, 2012, originally set to close August 10, 2012, and later extended to a current closing date of September 7, 2012, with an archive date of September 28, 2012. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a direct point of contact: Michael Dougherty, Program Analyst, at 202-366-9234.
Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Grants (FHWA-FTE-2012-01) - FAQs
What is the Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Grants program?
It is a discretionary Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Transportation. The program supports projects that detect, prevent, and enforce against motor fuel and related excise tax evasion.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to strengthen intergovernmental enforcement efforts that address fuel tax evasion schemes that reduce transportation revenues and undermine fair tax administration, with a strong emphasis on collaborative approaches among public agencies.
What law or legislative background is associated with this program?
The program traces back to SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users), a 2005 transportation law. Congress increased support for Highway Use Tax Evasion initiatives and created a specific funding stream focused on intergovernmental enforcement efforts.
Which agency runs the program?
The program is administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What kinds of activities or projects does this program fund?
The program funds projects aimed at detecting, preventing, and enforcing against motor fuel and related excise tax evasion. It favors proposals that improve coordination and collaboration among multiple public agencies rather than isolated enforcement actions by a single office.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Is the program focused on collaboration?
Yes. The program emphasized proposals that are innovative and, most importantly, collaborative, with the intent to improve coordination among multiple public agencies working on fuel tax evasion enforcement.
What types of agencies might collaborate in a typical project?
Examples mentioned include state departments of revenue or taxation, highway patrol or other law enforcement entities, state transportation departments, motor carrier enforcement units, and potentially federal partners, depending on the project structure and the evasion patterns being targeted.
How much funding was available for fiscal year 2012?
For FY 2012, the total amount available nationwide was estimated at $2,000,000.
About how many awards did FHWA expect to make in FY 2012?
FHWA expected to make about 12 awards in FY 2012.
What is the typical history of awards under this funding level?
Historically, the program averaged roughly 13 grants per year funded out of the same $2 million annual allocation, suggesting awards are generally modest and spread across multiple jurisdictions.
What is the expected range for individual grant awards?
Individual award amounts were expected to range from a minimum of $10,000 up to a maximum of $250,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the funding more accessible for agencies that do not have discretionary funds available to contribute.
Did prior grantees report measurable outcomes?
The announcement notes that many states that previously received these grants reported increased revenue as a result of the funded programs and initiatives.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FHWA-FTE-2012-01.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 20.240 (Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Effort).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 10, 2012.
What was the original application closing date?
The opportunity was originally set to close on August 10, 2012.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to September 7, 2012.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was September 28, 2012.
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants could contact Michael Dougherty, Program Analyst, at 202-366-9234.
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