Opportunity Information: Apply for FM CDL 13 001
Apply for FM CDL 13 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2013 Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation Grants Notice of Funding Availability" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.232 Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 7, 2012 and posted on Sep 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 13, 2012 States directly impacted by the severe weather associated with Hurricane Sandy may submit a written (email) request to the FMCSA grant program point of contact requesting a seven day extension of the application deadline. Please explain the reason for the extension (offices closed, loss of power, loss of internet connectivity, etc). Upon approval by the grant program manager, applications submitted under this extension must be received by 115959 PM on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 65 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, READ THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT TO DETERMINE THE GRANT CATEGORY(IES) IN WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grants Notice of Funding Availability is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), aimed at strengthening how states and other eligible entities administer and safeguard the commercial driver licensing system. The program’s central purpose is to help applicants improve compliance with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 and subsequent amendments, while also modernizing and tightening key parts of the CDL framework that affect roadway safety and the integrity of licensing decisions.
The funding is intended to support practical, program-level improvements in several core areas. A major emphasis is improving the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of driver history record information and the exchange of that information across systems, which is critical for ensuring that serious violations, disqualifications, and licensing actions follow the driver and are visible to the right agencies at the right time. The notice also highlights improving CDL knowledge and skills testing efforts, which typically means upgrading testing practices, tools, oversight, or examiner training so that the licensing process better reflects real-world safety needs and is less vulnerable to inconsistent standards. Another explicit priority is preventing and detecting fraud within the CDL program, reflecting ongoing concerns about identity fraud, improper issuance, or compromised testing and credentialing processes. In addition, the opportunity supports expanded judicial outreach and efforts to improve the accuracy of existing driver data, acknowledging that courts and adjudication outcomes can directly affect driver records and disqualification enforcement.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number FM-CDL-13-001 and aligns with CFDA 20.232 (Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant). FMCSA anticipated making about 65 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $30,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a $5,000 floor up to a $1,500,000 ceiling, and the announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for applicants that might not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the basic listing, but the text repeatedly stresses that applicants must consult the full announcement to determine which grant category or categories they qualify for. Within the notice summary, FMCSA specifically notes that eligible awardees for CDLPI funding for high priority activities and emerging issues grants can include state agencies, local governments, and other persons, which suggests the program can reach beyond a narrow set of state lead agencies depending on the category and the activity being proposed. Because eligibility can vary by grant category, the full announcement would be the controlling document for determining whether a particular organization can apply directly, must apply through a state, or must meet specific statutory or programmatic conditions.
Timing and submission details in the listing show the opportunity was posted on September 13, 2012, with an application closing date of November 13, 2012. An important special provision was included for jurisdictions directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy: affected states could request a seven-day extension by emailing the FMCSA grant program point of contact with a brief explanation (for example, office closures, loss of power, or internet outages). If approved, the extended deadline required applications to be received by 11:59:59 PM on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice directs them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
Overall, the CDLPI FY 2013 funding opportunity is designed to help applicants implement targeted improvements that make the CDL system more reliable, more secure against fraud, and better aligned with safety enforcement by ensuring driver records and testing processes are accurate, consistent, and effectively shared across relevant agencies and systems.
FY 2013 Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grants (FMCSA) - FAQs
What is the FY 2013 CDLPI grant opportunity?
The FY 2013 Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grants Notice of Funding Availability is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is designed to strengthen how states and other eligible entities administer and protect the commercial driver licensing (CDL) system.
What is the main purpose of the CDLPI program?
The central purpose is to help applicants improve compliance with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 and subsequent amendments, while modernizing and tightening key parts of the CDL framework that affect roadway safety and the integrity of licensing decisions.
What types of activities is this funding intended to support?
Funding is intended to support practical, program-level improvements in core areas that strengthen the CDL system, including improvements to driver history records, testing practices, fraud prevention and detection, and judicial outreach tied to driver record accuracy and enforcement.
Is improving driver history record information a focus area?
Yes. A major emphasis is improving the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of driver history record information, as well as improving the exchange of that information across systems. This helps ensure serious violations, disqualifications, and licensing actions follow the driver and are visible to the right agencies at the right time.
Does the opportunity support improvements to CDL knowledge and skills testing?
Yes. The notice highlights improving CDL knowledge and skills testing efforts. This typically means upgrading testing practices, tools, oversight, or examiner training so that licensing better reflects real-world safety needs and is less vulnerable to inconsistent standards.
Is fraud prevention and detection an eligible priority?
Yes. Preventing and detecting fraud within the CDL program is an explicit priority, reflecting concerns such as identity fraud, improper issuance, and compromised testing or credentialing processes.
Does the grant support judicial outreach?
Yes. The opportunity supports expanded judicial outreach and efforts to improve the accuracy of existing driver data, recognizing that court outcomes and adjudication can directly affect driver records and disqualification enforcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM-CDL-13-001.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity aligns with CFDA 20.232 (Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant).
How much total funding was anticipated for FY 2013 CDLPI awards?
FMCSA anticipated an estimated total program funding level of $30,000,000.
How many awards did FMCSA expect to make?
FMCSA anticipated making about 65 awards.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $1,500,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the basic listing, but the notice stresses that applicants must consult the full announcement to determine which grant category or categories they qualify for. Eligibility can vary by grant category.
Does this program only fund state agencies?
Not necessarily. Within the notice summary, FMCSA notes that eligible awardees for CDLPI funding for high priority activities and emerging issues grants can include state agencies, local governments, and other persons, depending on the category and the activity being proposed.
Why does eligibility depend on grant category?
The summary notes that eligibility can vary by category, and the full announcement is the controlling document for determining whether an organization can apply directly, must apply through a state, or must meet specific statutory or programmatic conditions.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The listing shows the opportunity was posted on September 13, 2012.
What was the standard application closing date?
The application closing date shown in the listing was November 13, 2012.
Was any deadline extension available for Hurricane Sandy impacted jurisdictions?
Yes. A special provision allowed jurisdictions directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy to request a seven-day extension by emailing the FMCSA grant program point of contact with a brief explanation such as office closures, loss of power, or internet outages.
If approved, what was the extended deadline for Hurricane Sandy impacted applicants?
If approved, the extended deadline required applications to be received by 11:59:59 PM on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
What is the overall goal of the FY 2013 CDLPI funding?
Overall, the opportunity is designed to help applicants implement targeted improvements that make the CDL system more reliable, more secure against fraud, and better aligned with safety enforcement by ensuring driver records and testing processes are accurate, consistent, and effectively shared across relevant agencies and systems.
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