Opportunity Information: Apply for FM MHP 11 001 011837
Apply for FM MHP 11 001 011837
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.218 National Motor Carrier Safety.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 7, 2010 and posted on Aug 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 15, 2010 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 65 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). Its core purpose is to improve commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety by supporting projects and activities that strengthen compliance with CMV safety regulations and reduce crashes involving large trucks and buses. The program is designed to fund efforts that are high impact and often broader than a single jurisdiction, with an emphasis on work that can be applied nationally, can be replicated across states, or can move the needle on safety performance in measurable ways.
Funding under this opportunity is intended for state agencies, local governments, and organizations representing government agencies that work in coordination with state motor vehicle safety agencies and that use and train qualified officers and employees. In practical terms, FMCSA is looking to help eligible recipients carry out enforcement, safety, and compliance-related initiatives that require trained personnel and strong coordination across agencies. The announcement also highlights priority areas such as increasing public awareness and education, demonstrating and deploying new or emerging technologies, and implementing strategies that reduce both the number and the rate of fatalities related to large truck and bus crashes.
This opportunity was offered as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, meaning FMCSA could remain more actively involved in the project depending on the award structure. The program falls under CFDA 20.218 (National Motor Carrier Safety) and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget. FMCSA anticipated making approximately 65 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $15,000,000 available across all awards. The published award floor was $15,000 and the award ceiling was listed as $15,000,000, indicating that project sizes could range widely, from relatively focused efforts to large, multi-part initiatives with national reach.
Eligible applicants included state governments; county governments; city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). This mix of eligible entities reflects the program's intent to support both direct governmental enforcement and safety activities as well as research, training, outreach, and technology demonstration efforts that can be led by educational institutions or qualifying nonprofits, as long as they align with MCSAP High Priority goals and coordinate appropriately with state safety partners.
Key administrative details from the posting include the funding opportunity number FM-MHP-11-001-011837 and an original/current closing date of October 15, 2010. The opportunity was posted on August 25, 2010, and later archived on October 1, 2011. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov) during standard weekday hours.
FY 2011 MCSAP High Priority Grant Opportunity (FMCSA) - FAQs
What is the FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity?
The FY 2011 High Priority Grant Opportunity is a discretionary funding program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). It supports projects intended to improve commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety and reduce crashes involving large trucks and buses.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to strengthen compliance with CMV safety regulations and reduce crashes involving large trucks and buses. The program is oriented toward high-impact work that improves safety performance in measurable ways.
What types of projects does FMCSA emphasize as high priority?
Based on the posting, priority areas include:
- Increasing public awareness and education related to large truck and bus safety
- Demonstrating and deploying new or emerging technologies
- Implementing strategies aimed at reducing both the number and the rate of fatalities involving large truck and bus crashes
Does the program focus on single-jurisdiction projects or broader efforts?
The program is designed to fund efforts that are high impact and often broader than a single jurisdiction, with an emphasis on work that can be applied nationally, replicated across states, or otherwise scalable.
Who is the federal agency running this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant types listed in the posting include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Are state agencies the only intended recipients?
No. Funding is intended for state agencies, local governments, and organizations representing government agencies, and the eligible applicant list also includes institutions of higher education and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits, as long as the project aligns with MCSAP High Priority goals and coordinates appropriately with state safety partners.
What coordination requirements are mentioned for applicants?
The posting indicates that funded efforts should be carried out in coordination with state motor vehicle safety agencies and should use and train qualified officers and employees. In practical terms, FMCSA is looking for enforcement, safety, and compliance-related initiatives supported by trained personnel and strong interagency coordination.
What does CMV mean in this announcement?
CMV refers to commercial motor vehicles, and the opportunity specifically highlights safety outcomes related to large trucks and buses.
Is this funding a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The posting states the opportunity was offered as either a grant or a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement indicates FMCSA could remain more actively involved in the project depending on the award structure.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The posting lists CFDA 20.218, National Motor Carrier Safety.
How much funding was expected to be available in total?
FMCSA anticipated an estimated total of $15,000,000 available across all awards.
How many awards did FMCSA anticipate making?
The posting indicates FMCSA anticipated making approximately 65 awards.
What is the minimum award size (award floor)?
The published award floor was $15,000.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The published award ceiling was $15,000,000, indicating awards could range from relatively focused projects to large initiatives with national reach.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is FM-MHP-11-001-011837.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is August 25, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original/current closing date listed in the posting is October 15, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The posting indicates the opportunity was archived on October 1, 2011, and the closing date was October 15, 2010.
Where could applicants get help if they could not access the full announcement?
The notice directed applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov during standard weekday hours.
What kinds of activities does this funding generally support?
The announcement describes support for enforcement, safety, and compliance-related initiatives intended to strengthen compliance with CMV safety regulations and reduce crashes, including work involving trained personnel, public education and awareness, and technology demonstration or deployment.
What outcomes is FMCSA trying to improve through this program?
The posting emphasizes reducing crashes involving large trucks and buses and implementing strategies that reduce both the number and the rate of fatalities related to large truck and bus crashes, with an emphasis on measurable safety performance improvements.
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