Opportunity Information: Apply for FM MNE 11 001
Apply for FM MNE 11 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 MCSAP New Entrant 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 May 21, 2011 and posted on Aug 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2011 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 $29,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 51 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 MCSAP New Entrant Funding opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It falls under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) and is designed to help state and local governments strengthen commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety, with the specific goal of reducing both the number and severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving CMVs. The basic premise is straightforward: when enforcement agencies have resources to run consistent, uniform, and effective safety programs, they are more likely to catch and correct vehicle defects, driver problems, and unsafe carrier practices before they contribute to serious incidents on the road.
A central focus of this funding is support for the New Entrant Safety Assurance program that FMCSA put in place beginning in August 2005. Under that program, new motor carriers (both private and for-hire) based in the United States or Canada that plan to operate in interstate commerce must register as "new entrants." After meeting pre-operational requirements, these carriers enter an 18-month safety monitoring period. During that time, their roadside performance is closely tracked to determine whether they have basic safety management controls in place and whether those controls are actually working. The program also requires a safety audit once the carrier has been operating in interstate commerce for at least 90 days, so there are enough records available to evaluate core compliance practices. To keep its registration, a new entrant must show that its safety management controls are adequate and effective for meeting applicable safety requirements. In line with federal law (49 USC 31144(g)(1)), new entrants must receive a safety audit within 18 months after they obtain a USDOT number and begin interstate operations, and this grant dedicates a portion of FY 2011 MCSAP funds to help states and local partners carry out those audits.
The opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number FM-MNE-11-001 and is associated with CFDA 20.218 (National Motor Carrier Safety). FMCSA anticipated making about 51 awards nationwide, with an estimated total funding amount of $29,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $21,000 up to a ceiling of $2,800,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically makes it easier for eligible agencies to participate without needing to set aside local funds to meet a match.
Eligibility was limited to governmental entities, specifically state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, including the District of Columbia. Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov. The announcement lists the original application deadline as 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 15, 2010, and also shows later administrative dates in the posting record (including a current closing date shown as June 25, 2011, and an archive date of July 25, 2011). For applicants needing help accessing the announcement or navigating electronic submission, the Grants.gov Contact Center was provided as the primary support channel (1-800-518-4726; support@grants.gov), with operating hours on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
FY 2011 MCSAP New Entrant Funding (FM-MNE-11-001) - FAQs
What is the FY 2011 MCSAP New Entrant Funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). It provides funding to help state and local governments strengthen commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety programs.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant is intended to reduce both the number and severity of CMV crashes and hazardous materials incidents. It supports consistent, uniform, and effective safety programs that can identify and correct vehicle defects, driver problems, and unsafe carrier practices before they contribute to serious incidents.
Which program area does this funding specifically support?
A central focus is supporting the New Entrant Safety Assurance program implemented by FMCSA beginning in August 2005. The funding dedicates a portion of FY 2011 MCSAP resources to help states and local partners carry out required safety audits for new entrant motor carriers.
What is the New Entrant Safety Assurance program?
It is an FMCSA program that applies to new motor carriers (private and for-hire) based in the United States or Canada that plan to operate in interstate commerce. These carriers must register as "new entrants" and are then monitored to assess whether they have adequate and effective safety management controls.
Who is considered a "new entrant" under this program?
New motor carriers (both private and for-hire) based in the United States or Canada that plan to operate in interstate commerce and register with FMCSA as new entrants.
How long is the new entrant safety monitoring period?
The program includes an 18-month safety monitoring period during which the carrier's roadside performance is closely tracked.
Is a safety audit required for new entrants?
Yes. The program requires a safety audit after the carrier has been operating in interstate commerce for at least 90 days, so sufficient records exist to evaluate core compliance practices.
When must a new entrant receive a safety audit to keep its registration?
In line with federal law (49 USC 31144(g)(1)), new entrants must receive a safety audit within 18 months after they obtain a USDOT number and begin interstate operations.
Why does FMCSA emphasize funding for audits?
The stated premise is that when enforcement agencies have resources to run consistent and effective safety programs, they are more likely to catch and correct safety issues early. This grant directs funding to help agencies perform the safety audits that are part of the New Entrant Safety Assurance program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM-MNE-11-001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.218 (National Motor Carrier Safety).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to governmental entities: state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, including the District of Columbia.
Are non-government organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the posting, eligibility is limited to governmental entities (state, county, city or township governments, including the District of Columbia). No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the provided information.
How many awards did FMCSA anticipate making?
FMCSA anticipated making about 51 awards nationwide.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $29,000,000.
What was the expected size range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $21,000 up to a ceiling of $2,800,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the provided information.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the original application deadline?
The announcement lists the original application deadline as 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 15, 2010.
Why are there multiple closing-related dates shown in the posting record?
The posting record shows later administrative dates in addition to the original deadline, including a current closing date shown as June 25, 2011, and an archive date of July 25, 2011.
Where can applicants get help with accessing the announcement or submitting through Grants.gov?
The primary support channel listed is the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number and email?
Phone: 1-800-518-4726
Email: support@grants.gov
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center hours of operation?
Weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
What types of safety outcomes is this program trying to improve?
The program is aimed at improving CMV safety by reducing crashes and hazardous materials incidents, and by strengthening enforcement capabilities to detect and address vehicle, driver, and carrier safety problems.
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