Opportunity Information: Apply for FM BEG 14 001
Apply for FM BEG 14 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 MCSAP Border Enforcement Grant 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): 20.233 Border Enforcement Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2013 and posted on Jun 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2013 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 $32,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments City or township governments.
- The States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Vermont, and Washington, and local governments and entities within these States are eligible to receive BEG funding. Individuals, businesses, and for profit organizations are not eligible to receive BEG funding applications submitted by any ineligible entity will be disqualified and will not be considered for funding. The FMCSA strongly encourages the participation of local law enforcement agencies in CMV safety activities either directly or in partnership with State enforcement officers. Any local law enforcement agency applying directly to FMCSA for BEG program funding must demonstrate in its application how it has coordinated with the State lead MCSAP agency to ensure that there is not a duplication of efforts or conflicting program objectives.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 MCSAP Border Enforcement Grant (BEG) Notice of Funding Availability (Funding Opportunity Number FM BEG 14 001) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The program is designed to provide financial assistance to support commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety programs and related enforcement activities and projects in U.S. jurisdictions that share a land border with another country. In practical terms, the funding is meant to strengthen safety and enforcement efforts connected to cross-border trucking activity, especially in areas where international freight movement can increase inspection and enforcement demands.
This opportunity falls under the Transportation funding activity category and is listed under CFDA 20.233 (Border Enforcement Grants). The total estimated funding available is $32,000,000, and FMCSA anticipated making up to 16 awards. The notice lists an award ceiling of $25,000,000 and an award floor of $25,000,000. The posting date was June 10, 2013, and the application closing date was August 12, 2013 (with no change between the original and current closing dates). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, based on the information provided.
Eligibility is limited to specific border states and entities within those states. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Vermont, and Washington. Local governments and entities within these states are explicitly included as eligible. Individuals, businesses, and for-profit organizations are not eligible, and any application submitted by an ineligible entity is disqualified and will not be considered for funding. FMCSA also signals a strong preference for involving local law enforcement in CMV safety work, either directly or through partnerships with state enforcement officers. If a local law enforcement agency applies directly to FMCSA, it must explain how it coordinated with the state lead MCSAP agency to avoid duplicating efforts or creating conflicting program objectives, emphasizing alignment and clear division of responsibilities.
The core purpose of the BEG program is to support border-focused CMV safety enforcement, which can include initiatives that improve the detection and deterrence of unsafe commercial vehicle operations, strengthen inspection capacity, and enhance enforcement operations tied to international border corridors. While the short description here points applicants to read the full Notice of Funding Availability for complete details, the stated program focus is clearly on operational, enforcement, and safety outcomes connected to border commercial trucking activity.
For applicants or interested parties who cannot access the full announcement electronically, the notice directs them to the Grants.gov Contact Center for assistance. The contact phone number is 1-800-518-4726, with 24/7 availability (closed on federal holidays), and support is also available via email at support@grants.gov.
FY 2014 MCSAP Border Enforcement Grant (BEG) - FAQs
What is the FY 2014 MCSAP Border Enforcement Grant (BEG)?
The FY 2014 MCSAP Border Enforcement Grant (BEG) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It provides financial assistance to support commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety programs and related enforcement activities in U.S. jurisdictions that share a land border with another country.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM BEG 14 001.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This opportunity is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What is the main purpose of the BEG program?
The program is designed to strengthen CMV safety and enforcement efforts associated with cross-border trucking activity, especially in areas where international freight movement can increase inspection and enforcement demands. The focus is on operational, enforcement, and safety outcomes connected to border commercial trucking activity.
What types of activities does the BEG program support?
Based on the provided notice summary, the BEG program supports border-focused CMV safety enforcement and related projects, including efforts to improve detection and deterrence of unsafe commercial vehicle operations, strengthen inspection capacity, and enhance enforcement operations tied to international border corridors.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Transportation funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 20.233 (Border Enforcement Grants).
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available is $32,000,000.
How many awards does FMCSA expect to make?
FMCSA anticipated making up to 16 awards.
What is the award ceiling?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $25,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The notice lists an award floor of $25,000,000.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting date was June 10, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 12, 2013. The information provided indicates there was no change between the original and current closing dates.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, county governments, and city or township governments located in specific U.S. states that share a land border with another country. Local governments and entities within these states are explicitly included as eligible.
Which states are eligible under this opportunity?
The eligible states listed are Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Texas, Vermont, and Washington.
Are local governments eligible, or only state agencies?
Local governments are eligible. The notice explicitly includes county governments and city or township governments located in the listed eligible border states.
Are individuals or businesses eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, businesses, and for-profit organizations are not eligible. Any application submitted by an ineligible entity is disqualified and will not be considered for funding.
Does FMCSA prefer local law enforcement involvement?
Yes. FMCSA signals a strong preference for involving local law enforcement in CMV safety work, either directly or through partnerships with state enforcement officers.
If a local law enforcement agency applies directly, what coordination is expected?
If a local law enforcement agency applies directly to FMCSA, it must explain how it coordinated with the state lead MCSAP agency to avoid duplicating efforts or creating conflicting program objectives. The emphasis is on alignment and a clear division of responsibilities.
What happens if an ineligible entity applies?
The notice states that any application submitted by an ineligible entity is disqualified and will not be considered for funding.
Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center for assistance if they cannot access the full announcement electronically.
How do I contact the Grants.gov Contact Center?
You can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center by phone at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7, closed on federal holidays) or by email at support@grants.gov.
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