Opportunity Information: Apply for FM CDL 15 001
Apply for FM CDL 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation 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): 20.232 Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 17, 2014 and posted on Nov 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 6, 2015 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 $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 45 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Individuals Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses 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 agencies in each State (including the District of Columbia) responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the CDL program or that have a direct impact on a States compliance with 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384. For High Priority and Emerging Issues funding, eligible Applicants include States (including the District of Columbia), local governments, or other persons. NOTE requested funding must serve a public purpose.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation Grant Notice of Funding Availability (CDLPI) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Its core purpose was to provide financial assistance that helps states bring their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs into compliance with federal CDL regulations, specifically the requirements in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384. In practical terms, the funding was meant to strengthen how states administer, enforce, and maintain CDL standards so the national CDL system is more consistent, reliable, and resistant to fraud or unsafe practices. In addition to state compliance-focused work, the program also allowed funding for High Priority and/or Emerging Issues projects, and for broader national projects that can be executed by qualified entities to support state compliance and improve the national CDL program overall.
The opportunity was identified on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number FM CDL 15 001 and carried the CFDA listing 20.232 (Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant). FMCSA anticipated making about 45 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $2,000,000. The announcement specified there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants generally were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility was broad but tied to the public purpose and to the applicant's ability to influence CDL compliance and improvement. For the main CDL program implementation portion, eligible applicants included the state agencies (including the District of Columbia) that are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the CDL program, as well as other state agencies whose work directly affects a state's compliance with 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384. For High Priority and Emerging Issues funding, eligibility expanded to include states, local governments, and other persons or entities, provided that the requested funding would serve a public purpose. The posted list of eligible applicant types included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations, other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and even individuals, reflecting the program's flexibility for certain project categories while still emphasizing public benefit.
From an administrative standpoint, the grant was categorized under the Transportation funding activity area and used the Grant instrument type. The opportunity was posted and created on November 17, 2014, with an original and current closing date of January 6, 2015, and it was later archived on February 5, 2015. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except on federal holidays.
Overall, this funding opportunity was designed to push measurable improvements in state CDL program integrity and compliance with federal rules, while also reserving room for high-priority, emerging, and national-level efforts that could help multiple states at once. The emphasis on compliance with 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384 signals that projects were expected to align closely with federally defined CDL administration and oversight requirements, supporting safer commercial driver licensing practices nationwide.
FY 2015 CDL Program Implementation Grant (CDLPI) FAQs
What is the FY 2015 Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation (CDLPI) grant?
The FY 2015 Commercial Drivers License Program Implementation Grant Notice of Funding Availability (CDLPI) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
What was the main purpose of the CDLPI funding?
The core purpose was to provide financial assistance to help states bring their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs into compliance with federal CDL regulations, specifically the requirements in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384.
What kinds of improvements was the grant designed to support?
The funding was intended to strengthen how states administer, enforce, and maintain CDL standards so the national CDL system becomes more consistent, reliable, and resistant to fraud or unsafe practices.
Which federal regulations were specifically referenced for compliance?
The opportunity specifically referenced compliance with 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384.
Did the opportunity include project categories beyond state compliance work?
Yes. In addition to state compliance-focused work, the program allowed funding for High Priority and/or Emerging Issues projects, as well as broader national projects that could be executed by qualified entities to support state compliance and improve the national CDL program overall.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number on Grants.gov?
The opportunity was listed on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number FM CDL 15 001.
What CFDA listing was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing was 20.232, titled Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant.
Which federal agency administered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was administered by FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What was the funding activity area for this grant?
The funding activity area was Transportation.
What type of award instrument was used?
The instrument type was a Grant.
How many awards did FMCSA anticipate making?
FMCSA anticipated making about 45 awards.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $30,000,000.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $50,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $2,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specified there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants generally were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply for the main CDL program implementation portion?
Eligible applicants included the state agencies (including the District of Columbia) responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the CDL program, as well as other state agencies whose work directly affects a state's compliance with 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384.
Who was eligible to apply for High Priority and/or Emerging Issues funding?
Eligibility expanded to include states, local governments, and other persons or entities, as long as the requested funding would serve a public purpose.
Which applicant types were listed as eligible on the posting?
The posted list of eligible applicant types included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations, other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and individuals.
Did the eligibility list emphasize any overarching requirement?
Yes. While eligibility was broad for certain project categories, it was tied to serving a public purpose and to the applicant's ability to support CDL compliance and improvement.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 17, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed for applications was January 6, 2015.
Was this funding opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on February 5, 2015.
Where were applicants expected to find and apply for the opportunity?
The opportunity was identified on Grants.gov (under the listed Funding Opportunity Number).
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
What were the Contact Center hours?
The Grants.gov Contact Center operates 24/7 except on federal holidays.
What overall outcomes was FMCSA trying to achieve with this funding?
The opportunity was designed to push measurable improvements in state CDL program integrity and compliance with federal rules, while also supporting high-priority, emerging, and national-level efforts that could benefit multiple states at once.
Why did the notice emphasize 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384?
The emphasis on 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384 signaled that projects were expected to align closely with federally defined CDL administration and oversight requirements, supporting safer commercial driver licensing practices nationwide.
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