Opportunity Information: Apply for FM BEG 15 001
Apply for FM BEG 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 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 Sep 13, 2014 and posted on Aug 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014 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 $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- State governments or entities that share a land border with Canada or Mexico and any local government or entity in that State for carrying out border CMV safety programs and related enforcement activities and projects.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Border Enforcement Grant (BEG) Notice of Funding Availability 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 improve safety at and near the U.S. land borders by reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in foreign commerce. In practical terms, the grant supports activities that help ensure foreign-based motor carriers and drivers entering the United States comply with U.S. safety standards and regulations, meet financial responsibility rules, satisfy registration requirements, and that drivers are properly qualified and licensed to operate a CMV in the United States. The underlying idea is straightforward: targeted enforcement and safety programs at border crossing points and related corridors can prevent unsafe vehicles and unqualified drivers from operating on U.S. roads.
This opportunity was posted on August 8, 2014, under Funding Opportunity Number FM BEG 15 001, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2014, and an archive date of October 30, 2014. It falls under the Transportation funding activity category and is offered as a grant (not a cooperative agreement or contract). The CFDA listing associated with the program is 20.233, Border Enforcement Grants. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, which typically means applicants are not required to provide a non-federal match to receive or use the funds, though applicants would still be expected to follow all federal grant management and allowability rules.
Funding levels for FY 2015 are substantial. The estimated total funding available is $32,000,000, with an expected 15 awards. Individual awards can range widely, with an award floor of $37,000 and an award ceiling of $15,000,000. That range suggests the program can support both smaller, targeted enforcement or equipment projects as well as large, multi-faceted initiatives that may involve staffing, sustained inspection operations, technology investments, or broader border safety strategies. Because the program is discretionary, awards are competitive and are generally based on the application’s strength, demonstrated need, anticipated safety impact, and alignment with FMCSA priorities and program requirements laid out in the full notice.
Eligibility is focused on jurisdictions with direct border-related CMV traffic. Eligible applicants include state governments (and entities) that share a land border with Canada or Mexico, as well as local governments or other entities within those states when the purpose is to carry out border CMV safety programs and related enforcement activities and projects. The eligibility list includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with an “others” category clarified in the full announcement. The common thread is that the proposed work must support border-focused commercial vehicle safety enforcement and program activities connected to foreign commerce operations.
At its core, the grant’s supported scope centers on compliance and enforcement efforts aimed at foreign motor carriers and drivers operating in the United States. That can include initiatives that strengthen inspections, increase enforcement presence, improve identification and screening for regulatory compliance, and enhance the ability of border-area partners to verify driver qualifications and proper licensing. The program also emphasizes compliance with financial responsibility and registration requirements, which are key components of ensuring carriers operating in the U.S. are properly authorized and accountable. While the summary description does not list specific allowable cost categories, BEG program funds typically align with activities that directly bolster CMV safety enforcement capacity and effectiveness in border environments.
For applicants or interested parties who needed assistance accessing the full announcement during the open period, the notice directs users to the Grants.gov Contact Center. Support was available 24/7 by phone at 1-800-518-4726 (with closure on federal holidays) or by email at support@grants.gov. The full opportunity details and any specific application instructions, required forms, evaluation criteria, and reporting requirements would have been contained in the official Notice of Funding Availability linked in the announcement.
FY 2015 Border Enforcement Grant (BEG) - FAQs
What is the FY 2015 Border Enforcement Grant (BEG)?
The FY 2015 Border Enforcement Grant (BEG) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is designed to improve safety at and near U.S. land borders by reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in foreign commerce.
Who administers this grant?
This opportunity is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the main purpose of the BEG program?
The program supports targeted enforcement and safety efforts at border crossing points and related corridors to help prevent unsafe vehicles and unqualified drivers from operating on U.S. roads. In practical terms, it focuses on ensuring foreign-based motor carriers and drivers entering the United States comply with U.S. safety standards and regulations.
What safety outcomes is the program intended to improve?
The BEG program aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving CMVs operating in foreign commerce at and near U.S. land borders.
What types of compliance does the grant emphasize for foreign-based carriers and drivers?
The grant emphasizes compliance with U.S. safety standards and regulations, financial responsibility rules, registration requirements, and ensuring drivers are properly qualified and licensed to operate a CMV in the United States.
Is this funding a grant, a contract, or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is offered as a grant (not a cooperative agreement and not a contract).
Is this opportunity competitive or formula-based?
This is a discretionary program, which generally means awards are competitive and based on the strength of the application and how well it aligns with program goals and requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM BEG 15 001.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed for this opportunity is September 30, 2014.
When was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is October 30, 2014.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Transportation funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with the Border Enforcement Grants program?
The CFDA listing associated with this program is 20.233, Border Enforcement Grants.
How much total funding was estimated to be available for FY 2015?
The estimated total funding available is $32,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicates an expected 15 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $37,000 and the award ceiling is $15,000,000, indicating the program can support both small targeted projects and large multi-faceted initiatives.
Does this grant require cost sharing or a matching contribution?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the provided information, which typically means applicants are not required to provide a non-federal match. Applicants would still be expected to follow federal grant management requirements and allowability rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on jurisdictions with direct border-related CMV traffic. Eligible applicants include state governments (and entities) that share a land border with Canada or Mexico, as well as local governments or other entities within those states when the purpose is to carry out border CMV safety programs and related enforcement activities and projects.
What types of government entities are listed as eligible?
The eligibility list includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and an "others" category clarified in the full announcement.
Are higher education institutions eligible?
Yes. Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed among eligible applicant types in the provided information.
Do applicants need to be located in a border state?
Yes. The description specifies that eligible applicants include states that share a land border with Canada or Mexico, and local governments or other entities within those states when carrying out border CMV safety programs and related enforcement activities.
What is meant by "commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in foreign commerce" in this context?
In this announcement, it refers to commercial motor vehicles and related motor carrier operations connected to cross-border activity, specifically foreign-based carriers and drivers entering the United States through land borders with Canada or Mexico.
What kinds of activities does the BEG program support?
The supported scope centers on compliance and enforcement efforts aimed at foreign motor carriers and drivers operating in the United States. Examples described include strengthening inspections, increasing enforcement presence, improving identification and screening for regulatory compliance, and enhancing the ability of border-area partners to verify driver qualifications and proper licensing.
Does the program support efforts related to financial responsibility and registration compliance?
Yes. The program emphasizes compliance with financial responsibility and registration requirements as key components of ensuring carriers operating in the U.S. are properly authorized and accountable.
Can the grant support both small and large initiatives?
Yes. The wide award range (from $37,000 to $15,000,000) suggests support for smaller targeted enforcement or equipment projects as well as large initiatives that may involve staffing, sustained inspection operations, technology investments, or broader border safety strategies.
Where would applicants find the detailed application instructions and requirements?
The full opportunity details, including application instructions, required forms, evaluation criteria, and reporting requirements, would be contained in the official Notice of Funding Availability referenced in the announcement.
How were applications generally evaluated in a discretionary program like this?
Based on the information provided, awards were generally based on the application’s strength, demonstrated need, anticipated safety impact, and alignment with FMCSA priorities and the program requirements in the full notice.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement during the open period?
The notice directs users to the Grants.gov Contact Center for assistance accessing the full announcement.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center support options listed?
Support was available 24/7 by phone at 1-800-518-4726 (closed on federal holidays) or by email at support@grants.gov.
Is the BEG program focused on land borders specifically?
Yes. The announcement describes improving safety at and near U.S. land borders and focuses eligibility on states that share a land border with Canada or Mexico.
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