Opportunity Information: Apply for FM PZG 15 001
Apply for FM PZG 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 Performance and Registration Information Systems Management Grant Program 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): 20.231 Performance and Registration Information Systems Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2014 and posted on Dec 20, 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 $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It supports a cooperative federal-state safety initiative designed to reduce crashes involving commercial motor vehicles by strengthening how states identify motor carriers and connect safety performance to the ability to register and operate. In practical terms, PRISM is meant to help states improve the systems and processes that track carrier safety behavior, flag high-risk carriers, and ensure that unsafe operations are addressed through coordinated registration and enforcement actions.
The program is built around two integrated processes: Registration and Enforcement. The registration side focuses on improving how motor carriers are identified and tracked through state registration and credentialing systems, helping ensure the correct carrier is tied to the correct safety record and compliance status. The enforcement side uses that linked information to support targeted oversight, interventions, and actions that hold carriers accountable. The goal is not only to detect unsafe carriers, but to improve their performance through a broad approach that can include identification methods, education, data collection and sharing, continuous safety monitoring, and appropriate treatment or follow-up actions when safety issues are found. Together, these elements are intended to create a feedback loop where safety data influences access to registration, and registration systems help ensure enforcement efforts are focused and accurate.
This specific funding opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FM PZG 15 001 and is associated with CFDA number 20.231 (Performance and Registration Information Systems Management). The total estimated funding available is $5,000,000, with an anticipated 15 awards. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $125,000 to a ceiling of $1,000,000. The funding instrument type is a grant, the activity category is transportation, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award (based on the notice details provided).
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the program's design as a federal-state partnership and its emphasis on state-level registration and enforcement systems. The opportunity was posted on December 20, 2014, with an application closing date of February 2, 2015, and an archive date of March 4, 2015. Applicants looking for the full announcement are directed to the additional information link provided in the notice, and those who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically are instructed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) or email support@grants.gov for technical assistance.
PRISM Grant Program (FY 2015) FAQs
1) What is the PRISM Grant Program?
The Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It supports a cooperative federal-state safety initiative aimed at reducing crashes involving commercial motor vehicles by strengthening how states identify motor carriers and connect safety performance to the ability to register and operate.
2) What problem is PRISM designed to address?
PRISM is designed to help states improve the systems and processes used to track motor carrier safety behavior, flag high-risk carriers, and ensure unsafe operations are addressed through coordinated registration and enforcement actions. The intent is to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of safety oversight by linking safety performance information to state registration and credentialing decisions.
3) Who is the federal agency offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
4) Is this a discretionary grant or a formula program?
This notice describes a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FM PZG 15 001.
6) What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.231 (Performance and Registration Information Systems Management).
7) How much total funding is expected to be available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available is $5,000,000.
8) How many awards are anticipated?
The notice anticipates approximately 15 awards.
9) What is the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $125,000 to a ceiling of $1,000,000.
10) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
11) What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is transportation.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice details provided. Based on that information, applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. This aligns with PRISM being designed as a federal-state partnership focused on state-level registration and enforcement systems.
14) What are the two core processes PRISM is built around?
PRISM is built around two integrated processes: Registration and Enforcement.
15) What does the Registration process focus on?
The Registration side focuses on improving how motor carriers are identified and tracked through state registration and credentialing systems. This helps ensure the correct carrier is tied to the correct safety record and compliance status.
16) What does the Enforcement process focus on?
The Enforcement side uses linked registration and safety information to support targeted oversight, interventions, and actions that hold carriers accountable. It is intended to help states focus enforcement efforts accurately and effectively.
17) What types of approaches does PRISM emphasize for improving safety outcomes?
The notice describes a broad approach that can include identification methods, education, data collection and sharing, continuous safety monitoring, and appropriate treatment or follow-up actions when safety issues are found.
18) How do Registration and Enforcement work together in PRISM?
Together, Registration and Enforcement are intended to create a feedback loop where safety data influences access to registration, and registration systems help ensure enforcement efforts are focused and accurate.
19) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 20, 2014.
20) What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is February 2, 2015.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 4, 2015.
22) Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The notice directs applicants to use the additional information link provided in the announcement to access the full details.
23) What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically are instructed to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) or email support@grants.gov for technical assistance.
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