Opportunity Information: Apply for FM CVN 15 001
Apply for FM CVN 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 CVISN 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): 20.237 Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 5, 2015 and posted on Dec 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 2, 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 $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 CVISN Notice of Funding Availability (Funding Opportunity Number FM-CVN-15-001) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under CFDA 20.237 (Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks). The purpose of the program is to help States and certain U.S. territories deploy, operate, and maintain key elements of their Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) programs. In practical terms, this funding supports the information systems and network capabilities that allow jurisdictions to better manage commercial vehicle safety and compliance activities by improving how commercial vehicle, commercial driver, and motor carrier data are collected, shared, and used.
The opportunity is aimed specifically at government entities rather than private applicants. Eligible applicants are State governments and designated territorial governments, but only those agencies that are identified as the lead agency in the jurisdiction's CVISN Program Plan and Top Level Design (PP/TLD). The announcement notes eligibility for agencies in the States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, provided they hold that lead-agency designation in the CVISN planning documentation. Individuals and businesses are explicitly not eligible to apply, which underscores that this program is intended to fund public-sector infrastructure and operational capabilities tied to statewide (or territory-wide) CVISN implementation.
Funding is provided through grants with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost in accordance with program rules. The estimated total funding available for the competition is $25,000,000, with an expected number of awards of around 20. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $25,000 up to a ceiling of $2,500,000, allowing both smaller incremental efforts and larger, more comprehensive deployments or upgrades to be supported depending on the applicant's needs, readiness, and project scope.
Key timeline details in the source data show the opportunity was posted on December 11, 2014, with a closing date of February 2, 2015, and an archive date of March 4, 2015. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which operates 24/7 (excluding federal holidays), reachable at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Overall, this NOFA reflects FMCSA's ongoing strategy of strengthening commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement efficiency by investing in modern, interoperable information systems at the State and territory level. By funding CVISN elements tied to vehicles, drivers, and carriers, the program supports more consistent data exchange and more effective oversight across jurisdictions, while ensuring that the recipients are the public agencies responsible for leading and executing their jurisdiction's CVISN plan.
FY 2015 CVISN NOFA (FM-CVN-15-001) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FY 2015 CVISN Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)?
The FY 2015 CVISN Notice of Funding Availability is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The Funding Opportunity Number is FM-CVN-15-001, and it is listed under CFDA 20.237 (Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks).
What is the purpose of the CVISN grant program?
The purpose of the program is to help States and certain U.S. territories deploy, operate, and maintain key elements of their Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) programs. In practical terms, it supports information systems and network capabilities that help jurisdictions manage commercial vehicle safety and compliance by improving how commercial vehicle, commercial driver, and motor carrier data are collected, shared, and used.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Is this opportunity a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The FY 2015 CVISN NOFA is described as a discretionary grant program.
What types of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are State governments and designated territorial governments, but only the agencies identified as the lead agency in the jurisdiction's CVISN Program Plan and Top Level Design (PP/TLD).
Which jurisdictions are specifically mentioned as eligible?
The announcement notes eligibility for agencies in the States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, provided the applying agency is the designated CVISN lead agency in the PP/TLD.
What does it mean to be the "lead agency" in the CVISN PP/TLD?
Based on the notice description, the eligible applicant must be the agency identified as the lead agency in the jurisdiction's CVISN Program Plan and Top Level Design (PP/TLD). This lead-agency designation in the jurisdiction's planning documentation is a condition of eligibility.
Are private companies or individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals and businesses are explicitly not eligible to apply. The opportunity is aimed at government entities responsible for statewide (or territory-wide) CVISN implementation.
What activities or systems does the funding support?
The funding supports deployment, operation, and maintenance of key CVISN elements. The emphasis is on improving information systems and network capabilities that enable better collection, sharing, and use of data related to commercial vehicles, commercial drivers, and motor carriers for safety and compliance activities.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available for the competition is $25,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is around 20.
What is the anticipated award size?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $25,000 to $2,500,000, allowing both smaller incremental projects and larger deployments or upgrades.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. Funding is provided through grants with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost in accordance with program rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 11, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed for applications was February 2, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 4, 2015.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
How can the Grants.gov Contact Center be reached?
The Grants.gov Contact Center is reachable at 1-800-518-4726 or by email at support@grants.gov.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center hours of operation?
The Contact Center operates 24/7, excluding federal holidays.
What is the overall policy goal or strategy reflected in this NOFA?
The NOFA reflects FMCSA's strategy of strengthening commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement efficiency by investing in modern, interoperable information systems at the State and territory level, supporting more consistent data exchange and more effective oversight across jurisdictions.
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