Opportunity Information: Apply for FM MCG 11 001
Apply for FM MCG 11 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 MCSAP Basic and Incentive Funding" 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 Jul 15, 2010 and posted on Jul 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 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 $155,419,125.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 56 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 MCSAP Basic and Incentive Funding opportunity is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) grant program designed to help states and U.S. territories reduce both the number and severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The core idea is to strengthen CMV safety through programs that are consistent, uniform, and effective across jurisdictions, while encouraging adoption and enforcement of safety rules that align with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs). By putting funding behind inspections, enforcement, and other safety interventions, the program aims to identify and correct vehicle safety defects, driver-related issues, and unsafe carrier practices before they contribute to serious crashes.
The safety backdrop for this grant is FMCSAs broader performance goal at the time: reducing the large truck and bus related fatality rate to no more than 0.16 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 2011, down from a 2005 baseline of 0.184. The announcement points to encouraging progress already underway, noting that by 2008 the fatality rate had dropped to 0.152 per 100 million VMT. It also cites National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data showing a 12 percent decline in truck-involved fatality rates in 2008 compared to 2007, with total truck-related crash fatalities decreasing from 4,822 in 2007 to 4,229 in 2008. Even with those improvements, the grant emphasizes the need to keep investing in strong and innovative CMV safety strategies to sustain and build on these outcomes.
From a program structure standpoint, MCSAP includes both basic and incentive grant components and is treated as a reimbursable cost-sharing program for most participants. Under 49 U.S.C. 31103(a), FMCSA reimburses a states lead MCSAP agency for 80 percent of eligible costs incurred during the fiscal year, and the state must provide a 20 percent match to participate. U.S. territories generally do not need to provide a match, with the specific exception of Puerto Rico. To apply, the governor-designated lead MCSAP agency in each state submits a Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP) that meets the requirements in 49 CFR 350.201 and 49 CFR 350.205, laying out how the jurisdiction will carry out CMV safety activities consistent with federal standards.
Legally and administratively, the opportunity is grounded in the SAFETEA-LU framework, with sections 4101 and 4107 cited as authorizing the motor carrier safety grants funding. The announcement notes that FMCSA was operating under an extension of Public Law 109-59 set to expire December 31, 2010, and that while changes could come with a new multi-year authorization, the agency was preparing for FY 2011 under the assumption that the basic and incentive grant programs would initially continue without major amendment. Governance and eligibility requirements are tied to 49 U.S.C. 31102 through 31104 and 49 CFR Part 350, with broader statutory references listed for MCSAP authority including 49 U.S.C. 31100 to 31104, 31108, 31136, 31140 to 31141, 31144, and 31161.
In terms of the published funding details, this is a mandatory grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FM-MCG-11-001) within the transportation activity category, associated with CFDA 20.218 (National Motor Carrier Safety). The expected number of awards is 56, reflecting the states and participating territories. The estimated total funding amount is $155,419,125, with an award floor of $350,000 and an award ceiling of $7,700,000. Eligible applicants are state governments, specifically through their governor-designated lead MCSAP agencies. The opportunity was posted July 7, 2010, and the application closing date was August 2, 2010, with an archive date of December 31, 2010.
For administrative support related to accessing the announcement, the listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern) or support@grants.gov, which is standard for federal grant technical assistance rather than programmatic guidance.
FAQs: FY 2011 MCSAP Basic and Incentive Funding (FMCSA)
What is the FY 2011 MCSAP Basic and Incentive Funding opportunity?
It is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) grant program that provides funding to help states and U.S. territories reduce both the number and severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). It supports safety efforts that are consistent, uniform, and effective across jurisdictions, and that align with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs).
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to strengthen CMV safety by funding inspections, enforcement, and other safety interventions designed to identify and correct vehicle safety defects, driver-related issues, and unsafe carrier practices before they contribute to serious crashes.
Which agency runs and funds this opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
What types of safety outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The program focuses on reducing crash frequency and severity involving large trucks and buses, including incidents involving hazardous materials, by supporting consistent enforcement and safety programs across jurisdictions.
How does this program relate to FMCSA performance goals?
The funding aligns with FMCSA's performance goal at the time of reducing the large truck and bus related fatality rate to no more than 0.16 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 2011, compared to a 2005 baseline of 0.184. The announcement notes that by 2008 the rate had dropped to 0.152 per 100 million VMT.
What crash and fatality trends are cited in the announcement?
The announcement cites National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data showing a 12 percent decline in truck-involved fatality rates in 2008 compared to 2007, with total truck-related crash fatalities decreasing from 4,822 in 2007 to 4,229 in 2008.
What are the main components of MCSAP funding described here?
The opportunity includes both basic and incentive grant components under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).
Is this a competitive grant or a mandatory program?
This opportunity is listed as a mandatory grant program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM-MCG-11-001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The announcement is associated with CFDA 20.218, National Motor Carrier Safety.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments, applying through each state's governor-designated lead MCSAP agency. The expected number of awards (56) reflects the states and participating territories.
What does the governor-designated lead MCSAP agency need to submit to apply?
The lead agency must submit a Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP) that meets the requirements in 49 CFR 350.201 and 49 CFR 350.205 and describes how the jurisdiction will carry out CMV safety activities consistent with federal standards.
How does the cost-sharing and reimbursement work for states?
For most participants, MCSAP is a reimbursable cost-sharing program. Under 49 U.S.C. 31103(a), FMCSA reimburses a state's lead MCSAP agency for 80 percent of eligible costs incurred during the fiscal year, and the state must provide a 20 percent match to participate.
Do U.S. territories have to provide a matching share?
U.S. territories generally do not need to provide a match. The announcement notes a specific exception for Puerto Rico.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding amount is $155,419,125.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $350,000 and the award ceiling is $7,700,000.
How many awards does FMCSA expect to make?
The expected number of awards is 56.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on July 7, 2010. The application closing date was August 2, 2010.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The archive date listed is December 31, 2010.
What is the primary activity category for this grant?
The opportunity is listed under the transportation activity category.
What laws and regulations authorize or govern this program?
The announcement cites SAFETEA-LU sections 4101 and 4107 as authorizing the motor carrier safety grants funding. It also references eligibility and governance under 49 U.S.C. 31102 through 31104 and 49 CFR Part 350. Additional statutory references listed for MCSAP authority include 49 U.S.C. 31100 to 31104, 31108, 31136, 31140 to 31141, 31144, and 31161.
What does the announcement say about the authorization status for FY 2011?
It notes that FMCSA was operating under an extension of Public Law 109-59 set to expire December 31, 2010, and that changes could occur under a new multi-year authorization. For FY 2011 planning, the agency prepared under the assumption that the basic and incentive grant programs would initially continue without major amendment.
Where can applicants get technical help accessing the announcement or applying through Grants.gov?
For technical assistance, the announcement directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern) or by email at support@grants.gov.
Is the Grants.gov Contact Center meant for program questions or technical support?
The listing describes this as standard federal grant technical assistance for accessing the announcement, rather than programmatic guidance.
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