Opportunity Information: Apply for FM CVN 11 001
Apply for FM CVN 11 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 CVISN Funding" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.237 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 1, 2011 and posted on Jun 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Funds will be awarded, at the discretion of FMCSA, to eligible State agencies, including the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 CVISN Funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FM CVN 11 001) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under CFDA 20.237, Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks. The program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible state-level agencies so they can strengthen the information systems and networks used to manage and oversee commercial vehicle operations. At its core, CVISN supports the development and improvement of technology-enabled processes that help government agencies and the trucking industry share data more effectively, target enforcement more intelligently, and streamline compliance activities, all with the broader goal of improving roadway safety and operational efficiency.
The stated purpose of the program is twofold. First, it aims to improve the safety and productivity of commercial vehicles and drivers by enabling better access to safety and credentialing information, improving screening and inspection effectiveness, and supporting more informed enforcement decisions. Second, it aims to reduce costs tied to commercial vehicle operations and to the federal and state regulatory requirements that govern those operations. In practical terms, this typically means using coordinated information systems to reduce duplicative paperwork, improve the speed and accuracy of credential checks, and support more consistent application of safety regulations across jurisdictions. By funding these improvements at the state level, FMCSA seeks to encourage interoperable systems that work across state lines and support nationwide commercial vehicle safety goals.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, with awards made at FMCSA's discretion to eligible state agencies. The announcement explicitly includes the District of Columbia and U.S. territories as eligible applicants as well. The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument and is categorized under the Transportation funding activity area. This is not an open-ended entitlement program; it is competitive/discretionary in the sense that FMCSA determines awards based on program priorities and applicant proposals, within the bounds of available funding.
For FY 2011, the opportunity anticipated making about 15 awards. The estimated total funding available was $25,000,000, with individual awards expected to range from a floor of $1,000,000 to a ceiling of $2,500,000. The announcement also notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees must contribute a non-federal share of project costs according to program rules. Applicants would need to plan for that match when budgeting and structuring their proposed work.
Key dates in the published notice indicate the opportunity was posted on June 1, 2011, with an application closing date of June 30, 2011 (no extension explanation provided, and the current closing date remained June 30, 2011). Organizations needing technical help accessing or navigating the electronic announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726, available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or via email at support@grants.gov.
FY 2011 CVISN Funding Opportunity (FM CVN 11 001) - FAQs
What is the FY 2011 CVISN funding opportunity?
The FY 2011 CVISN funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FM CVN 11 001) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is listed under CFDA 20.237, Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN).
Who administers this grant program?
This program is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT).
What does CVISN stand for?
CVISN stands for Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks.
What is the purpose of the CVISN program?
The stated purpose is twofold: (1) improve the safety and productivity of commercial vehicles and drivers by enabling better access to safety and credentialing information, improving screening and inspection effectiveness, and supporting more informed enforcement decisions; and (2) reduce costs tied to commercial vehicle operations and to federal and state regulatory requirements.
What types of improvements does the program support?
The program supports strengthening information systems and networks used to manage and oversee commercial vehicle operations. This includes development and improvement of technology-enabled processes that help government agencies and the trucking industry share data more effectively, target enforcement more intelligently, and streamline compliance activities.
How does CVISN aim to improve roadway safety and operational efficiency?
CVISN funding is intended to help states improve access to safety and credentialing data, increase the effectiveness of screening and inspection, and support better enforcement decisions. It also encourages coordinated information systems that can reduce duplicative paperwork and improve the speed and accuracy of credential checks.
Is this an entitlement program?
No. This is a discretionary (competitive) grant program. Awards are made at FMCSA's discretion based on program priorities, applicant proposals, and available funding.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is Transportation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The announcement explicitly includes the District of Columbia and U.S. territories as eligible applicants as well. Awards are made to eligible state-level agencies.
Are local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private companies eligible to apply?
The opportunity information provided states eligibility is limited to state governments (including the District of Columbia and U.S. territories). No other applicant categories are listed as eligible in the provided description.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2011?
The opportunity anticipated making about 15 awards.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available for FY 2011 was $25,000,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $1,000,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $2,500,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees must contribute a non-federal share of project costs according to program rules.
What does the matching requirement mean for applicants?
Applicants would need to plan for a non-federal share when budgeting and structuring the proposed work, since the federal award does not cover 100% of project costs under the stated program rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 1, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 30, 2011. No extension explanation was provided, and the closing date remained June 30, 2011.
Where would applicants typically access or submit the application?
The notice references the electronic announcement through Grants.gov and provides Grants.gov support contact information for technical help accessing or navigating the announcement.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with the electronic announcement?
Organizations needing technical help were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time) or by email at support@grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM CVN 11 001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.237.
What is the central focus of CVISN at the state level?
CVISN focuses on helping eligible state agencies strengthen systems and networks used to manage and oversee commercial vehicle operations, with an emphasis on interoperable approaches that can work across state lines and support nationwide commercial vehicle safety goals.
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