Opportunity Information: Apply for FM DTG 12 001
Apply for FM DTG 12 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2012 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Funding" 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 Sep 19, 2011 and posted on Sep 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $220,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants include State, local, and Federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments Accredited post secondary educational institutions (public or private) such as colleges,universities, vocational technical schools, associations, and truck driver training schools that are accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Note INDIVIDUALS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS GRANT.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Funding opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It was authorized under Section 4134 of SAFETEA-LU and is designed to strengthen the quality and reach of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operator training. The core idea behind the program is straightforward: since driver behavior has been identified as a leading factor in serious truck crashes, improving training for drivers is viewed as a practical way to reduce fatalities and serious incidents involving large trucks and buses on U.S. highways. FMCSA also notes that applicants may be notified if changes in federal authorizing legislation affect FY 2012 grant programs, which signals that the program is tied to evolving federal transportation policy.
The program is built around two main goals. First, it aims to expand the number of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders who receive enhanced safety training, with the intent of reducing both the number and severity of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles. Second, it is meant to support workforce development in economically distressed regions by creating training opportunities that help qualified individuals enter the CMV driving profession. In practice, this means the grants are not only about highway safety outcomes, but also about supporting local and regional economic needs through job training and skills development connected to commercial driving careers.
Funding for this opportunity is estimated at $1,000,000 total, with FMCSA expecting to make about 10 awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a $30,000 floor to a $220,000 ceiling. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should plan to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to the federal grant funds. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is transportation. The CFDA number associated with this program is 20.235, identified as Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Training Grants.
Eligible applicants are organizations rather than individuals, and the announcement explicitly states that individuals are not eligible to apply. Eligible entities include state governments, local governments (such as county and city or township governments), and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, along with certain tribal organizations. It also includes accredited postsecondary educational institutions, both public and private, such as community colleges, colleges and universities, vocational or technical schools, associations, and truck driver training schools, as long as they are accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Nonprofit organizations are eligible as well, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), reflecting a relatively broad pool of institutional applicants tied to training delivery and public workforce or safety missions.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number FM-DTG-12-001, with the opportunity posted on September 19, 2011, and an application deadline of December 5, 2011. Applicants are directed to the full announcement materials through the linked "GrantSolutions" posting, and those who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically are referred to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support by phone or email during standard weekday hours.
FAQs: FY 2012 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant
What is the FY 2012 CMV Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) funding opportunity?
The FY 2012 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to strengthen the quality and reach of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operator training.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What authorizing law is cited for this program?
The opportunity states it was authorized under Section 4134 of SAFETEA-LU.
Why does FMCSA focus on driver training for this program?
The program is based on the idea that driver behavior is a leading factor in serious truck crashes, so improving training for drivers is viewed as a practical way to reduce fatalities and serious incidents involving large trucks and buses on U.S. highways.
What are the main goals of the CMVOST program?
The program has two main goals: (1) expand the number of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders who receive enhanced safety training to reduce both the number and severity of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles; and (2) support workforce development in economically distressed regions by creating training opportunities that help qualified individuals enter the CMV driving profession.
Is this grant only about highway safety?
No. While highway safety outcomes are central, the program also emphasizes workforce development in economically distressed regions through job training and skills development tied to CMV driving careers.
What types of activities or projects does this program support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports projects that strengthen CMV operator training, expand enhanced safety training for CDL holders, and create training opportunities that support entry into the CMV driving profession, particularly in economically distressed regions.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
FMCSA estimates total funding at $1,000,000.
How many awards does FMCSA expect to make?
FMCSA expects to make about 10 awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $30,000 (floor) to $220,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should plan to contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal grant funds.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 20.235, identified as Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Training Grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are organizations (not individuals). Eligible entities include state governments; local governments (county, city, or township governments); federally recognized Native American tribal governments and certain tribal organizations; accredited public and private postsecondary educational institutions (including community colleges, colleges and universities, vocational or technical schools, associations, and truck driver training schools) that are accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; and nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly states that individuals are not eligible to apply.
Do training schools and colleges need to be accredited?
Yes. The opportunity specifies that truck driver training schools and postsecondary educational institutions must be accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FM-DTG-12-001.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 19, 2011.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 5, 2011.
Where do applicants find the full announcement and application materials?
Applicants are directed to the full announcement materials through the linked "GrantSolutions" posting.
What if an applicant has trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
If there are problems accessing the announcement electronically, applicants are referred to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support by phone or email during standard weekday hours.
Can federal legislative changes affect this FY 2012 grant program?
Yes. FMCSA notes that applicants may be notified if changes in federal authorizing legislation affect FY 2012 grant programs, indicating the program is tied to evolving federal transportation policy.
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