Opportunity Information: Apply for FM SAD 15 001
Apply for FM SAD 15 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 SaDIP 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): 20.234 Safety Data Improvement Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 2, 2014 and posted on Sep 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 17, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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 SaDIP Notice of Funding Availability refers to the Safety Data Improvement Program (SaDIP), a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The core purpose of the program is to strengthen how states gather and manage safety-related information involving large commercial trucks and buses. In practical terms, the program is designed to help states collect data that is accurate, complete, and available quickly enough to support real-world safety oversight, analysis, and enforcement. The emphasis is on two major data streams: crash data involving large commercial motor vehicles and data from roadside inspections.
This opportunity was offered as a competitive (discretionary) grant, meaning funding decisions are not automatic or formula-based; instead, eligible applicants submit proposals and FMCSA selects awardees based on the program priorities and the quality of the applications. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is transportation, reflecting its focus on highway safety, commercial vehicle oversight, and the supporting data systems that make those efforts more effective.
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is not listed as open to local governments, tribes, universities, nonprofits, or private entities under the stated eligibility section. The goal is to directly support state-level systems and processes that feed into broader national commercial motor vehicle safety efforts. Because state agencies often maintain the primary crash reporting systems and coordinate with state police and inspection programs, SaDIP is structured to invest in improvements where the source data is generated and first managed.
For FY 2015, the estimated total funding available was $3,000,000, with an expectation of about 15 awards. Individual awards were anticipated to fall between a floor of $75,000 and a ceiling of $200,000. This range suggests FMCSA intended to fund targeted, practical projects that can produce measurable improvements rather than large-scale multi-year system overhauls in a single award. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning states were expected to contribute some portion of project costs using non-federal resources, consistent with many DOT safety grant structures.
Key dates show the announcement was posted on September 17, 2014, with the application deadline set for November 17, 2014, and an archive date of December 17, 2014. The funding opportunity number associated with this notice is FM SAD 15 001. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 20.234, titled Safety Data Improvement Program, which is useful for applicants and grants managers tracking federal assistance programs and compliance requirements across funding sources.
In terms of what the program supports, the description highlights financial and technical assistance aimed at improving the collection of crash and inspection data for large trucks and buses. While the brief synopsis does not list specific allowable activities, the intent strongly points to efforts such as improving the timeliness of data entry and reporting, increasing completeness of records, improving data accuracy and consistency, and enhancing the systems or workflows used to capture roadside inspection and crash information. These improvements can help states and FMCSA identify high-risk carriers, drivers, vehicles, and corridors; prioritize enforcement and education; and evaluate the effectiveness of safety interventions. Reliable, timely data is also a backbone requirement for fair and evidence-based compliance and enforcement programs, since incomplete or delayed records can weaken both safety analysis and operational decision-making.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the notice directs them to the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 except federal holidays, at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. This contact information is specifically for technical or access issues with the electronic announcement and application process through Grants.gov, which is the standard portal used for many federal grant submissions.
FY 2015 SaDIP (Safety Data Improvement Program) - FAQ
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2015 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Safety Data Improvement Program (SaDIP), a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
What is the main purpose of SaDIP?
The core purpose is to strengthen how states gather and manage safety-related information involving large commercial trucks and buses. The program focuses on helping states collect data that is accurate, complete, and available quickly enough to support real-world safety oversight, analysis, and enforcement.
What types of safety data does SaDIP emphasize?
SaDIP emphasizes two major data streams: (1) crash data involving large commercial motor vehicles, and (2) data from roadside inspections.
Who administers SaDIP?
The program is administered by FMCSA, within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What type of grant is this?
This is a competitive (discretionary) federal grant. Funding decisions are not automatic or formula-based; eligible applicants submit proposals and FMCSA selects awardees based on program priorities and application quality.
What is the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is transportation, reflecting the focus on highway safety, commercial vehicle oversight, and the data systems that support those efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The stated eligibility does not include local governments, tribes, universities, nonprofits, or private entities.
Why is eligibility limited to state governments?
SaDIP is designed to directly support state-level systems and processes that feed into national commercial motor vehicle safety efforts. States commonly maintain primary crash reporting systems and coordinate with state police and inspection programs, so the program targets improvements at the point where source data is generated and first managed.
How much total funding was available for FY 2015?
The estimated total funding available for FY 2015 was $3,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
FMCSA expected to make about 15 awards.
What was the anticipated award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $75,000 to $200,000.
What does the award range suggest about the kinds of projects SaDIP supports?
The $75,000 to $200,000 range suggests FMCSA intended to fund targeted, practical projects that can produce measurable improvements, rather than attempting large-scale multi-year system overhauls within a single award.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning states were expected to contribute some portion of project costs using non-federal resources (consistent with many DOT safety grant structures).
What kinds of improvements does SaDIP aim to support?
The program provides financial and technical assistance aimed at improving the collection of crash and inspection data for large trucks and buses. While the synopsis does not list specific allowable activities, the stated intent points to efforts that improve the timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and consistency of these data, as well as enhancements to the systems or workflows used to capture and manage crash and roadside inspection information.
How can improved crash and inspection data be used for safety oversight?
Reliable, timely data helps states and FMCSA identify high-risk carriers, drivers, vehicles, and corridors; prioritize enforcement and education; and evaluate the effectiveness of safety interventions. It also supports fair and evidence-based compliance and enforcement by reducing the risks created by incomplete or delayed records.
What were the key dates for this FY 2015 opportunity?
The announcement was posted on September 17, 2014. The application deadline was November 17, 2014. The archive date was December 17, 2014.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number is FM SAD 15 001.
What is the CFDA number associated with SaDIP?
The CFDA listing associated with this program is 20.234, titled Safety Data Improvement Program.
Where should applicants go for technical help with accessing the announcement or applying?
For technical or access issues related to the electronic announcement and application process through Grants.gov, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (available 24/7 except federal holidays) at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Is the Grants.gov Contact Center for program questions or only technical support?
The provided contact information is specifically for technical or access issues with the Grants.gov announcement and electronic application process.
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