Opportunity Information: Apply for FM DTG 11 001
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- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 CMV OST Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.235 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Training Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 7, 2010 and posted on Aug 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 2010. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 CMV OST Grant is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) designed to improve safety on U.S. roadways by strengthening training for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The program, formally called the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMV OST) grant program, provides financial assistance to organizations that can train both current and future CMV operators in safe driving practices. At its core, the grant is meant to support hands-on and enhanced safety training that helps prevent crashes by addressing driver skill gaps, safety defects, and unsafe motor carrier practices before they lead to serious incidents.
The opportunity is framed around national safety performance goals and crash-fatality trends. FMCSA highlighted a target of reducing large truck and bus-related fatalities to no more than 0.16 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 2011, compared to a baseline of 0.184 in 2005. The agency noted that by 2008 the rate had already dropped to 0.152 per 100 million VMT, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data showed a 12 percent decline in truck-involved fatality rates from 2007 to 2008. Fatalities declined from 4,822 in 2007 to 4,229 in 2008. Even with that progress, the grant emphasizes the need to keep investing in innovative safety strategies so the downward trend continues.
FMCSA established the CMV OST program under Section 4134 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59 (August 10, 2005). The statutory purpose is to provide federal financial assistance, on a discretionary basis, to entities that train CMV operators (as defined in 49 U.S.C. 31301) in the safe operation of commercial vehicles. The program has two explicit goals: first, to increase the number of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders who have received enhanced operator safety training, thereby reducing both the severity and number of CMV crashes; and second, to support workforce development in economically distressed regions by providing training pathways for qualified individuals to enter CMV driving careers.
Funding for the FY 2011 competition was estimated at $1,000,000 total, with an expectation of about 10 awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $50,000 up to a ceiling of $500,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must provide some level of non-federal contribution as part of the project budget. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is transportation.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, local governments (including counties and city or township governments), independent school districts, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. It also includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education, plus nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status) and for-profit organizations that are not small businesses. The eligible applicant list also reflects the program's training focus, making room for accredited postsecondary institutions, vocational and technical schools, associations, and truck driver training schools that can demonstrate capacity to deliver effective safety training.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number FM-DTG-11-001 and CFDA number 20.235 (Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Training Grants). The opportunity was posted on August 13, 2010, with an original closing date of October 15, 2010, later extended to a current closing date of December 15, 2010. The archive date was January 31, 2011. For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, the listed support channel was the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726) and support@grants.gov, with hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
FY 2011 CMV OST Grant (FMCSA) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FY 2011 CMV OST Grant?
The FY 2011 CMV OST Grant is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is formally known as the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMV OST) grant program and is intended to improve safety on U.S. roadways by strengthening training for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers.
What is the main purpose of the CMV OST program?
The program provides federal financial assistance to organizations that train both current and future CMV operators in safe driving practices. The focus is on hands-on and enhanced safety training to help prevent crashes by addressing driver skill gaps, safety defects, and unsafe motor carrier practices before they lead to serious incidents.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This grant is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Is this a competitive or formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning funding is awarded competitively rather than by a formula distribution.
What law established the CMV OST program?
FMCSA established the CMV OST program under Section 4134 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59 (August 10, 2005).
What are the program's explicit goals?
The program lists two explicit goals:
- Increase the number of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders who have received enhanced operator safety training, with the intent to reduce both the severity and number of CMV crashes.
- Support workforce development in economically distressed regions by providing training pathways for qualified individuals to enter CMV driving careers.
Who is the training intended for?
The training is intended for both current CMV operators and future CMV operators. The grant supports organizations that can provide enhanced safety training to these populations.
How does FMCSA connect this grant to national safety performance goals?
FMCSA framed the opportunity around crash-fatality trends and a national safety performance target of reducing large truck and bus-related fatalities to no more than 0.16 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 2011. The agency cited progress toward this target and emphasized continued investment in innovative safety strategies to keep improving safety outcomes.
What crash and fatality trends were referenced in the opportunity description?
FMCSA referenced several trends and data points, including:
- A baseline large truck and bus-related fatality rate of 0.184 per 100 million VMT in 2005.
- A target of no more than 0.16 per 100 million VMT by 2011.
- By 2008, the rate had dropped to 0.152 per 100 million VMT.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data showing a 12 percent decline in truck-involved fatality rates from 2007 to 2008.
- Fatalities declining from 4,822 in 2007 to 4,229 in 2008.
What is the estimated total funding available for the FY 2011 competition?
The estimated total funding for the FY 2011 CMV OST competition was $1,000,000.
How many awards did FMCSA expect to make?
FMCSA expected to make about 10 awards under this opportunity.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $50,000 (minimum) to $500,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must provide some level of non-federal contribution as part of the project budget.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- Local governments (including counties and city or township governments)
- Independent school districts
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations that are not small businesses
Are training schools and educational institutions specifically contemplated as applicants?
Yes. The eligibility description reflects the program's training focus and includes entities such as accredited postsecondary institutions, vocational and technical schools, associations, and truck driver training schools that can demonstrate the capacity to deliver effective safety training.
What is the program authority related to who qualifies as a CMV operator?
The statutory purpose references training CMV operators as defined in 49 U.S.C. 31301.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM-DTG-11-001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 20.235, titled Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Training Grants.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 13, 2010.
What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was October 15, 2010.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to December 15, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was January 31, 2011.
Where could applicants get help if they had trouble accessing the announcement on Grants.gov?
Applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The listed hours were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
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