Opportunity Information: Apply for FM MHP 16 001
Apply for FM MHP 16 001
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 High Priority 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): 20.218 National Motor Carrier Safety.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2015 and posted on Jun 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $15,000,000.00 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 60 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2016 High Priority Notice of Funding Availability (Funding Opportunity Number: FM MHP 16 001) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), listed under CFDA 20.218, National Motor Carrier Safety. The purpose of this funding is to strengthen commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety nationwide by supporting high priority activities and projects that reduce the number and rate of crashes involving CMVs. In practical terms, the program is aimed at efforts that measurably improve safety outcomes through better enforcement, better education, stronger compliance, and smarter use of safety technology.
The opportunity is designed to fund projects that align with several core objectives: improving CMV safety through targeted high priority initiatives; increasing compliance with CMV safety regulations; boosting public awareness related to CMV safety; delivering education on CMV safety and related issues; and demonstrating new safety-related technologies. Proposed projects are expected to connect clearly to these goals, showing how the work will lead to safer operations, fewer serious incidents, and broader adherence to federal safety requirements across the commercial transportation system.
This is a grant (not a contract) and falls under the transportation funding activity category. FMCSA anticipated making about 60 awards under this notice, with an estimated total program funding level of $15,000,000. Individual award sizes were expected to range from a floor of $25,000 to a ceiling of $1,000,000, allowing both smaller, targeted initiatives and larger, more comprehensive safety projects to compete. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget, which typically encourages applicants to build partnerships and demonstrate local or organizational investment in the proposed work.
Eligible applicants include a range of public and nonprofit entities positioned to influence CMV safety at the state and local level: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This eligibility structure reflects the program's focus on real-world implementation, where enforcement agencies, local governments, safety organizations, and public universities can pilot, test, and scale safety approaches in the field.
Key dates in the posting indicate the notice was posted on June 5, 2015, with an application closing date of August 31, 2015, and an archive date of September 30, 2015. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which provides 24/7 assistance except on federal holidays.
FAQs: FY 2016 High Priority Notice of Funding Availability (FM MHP 16 001)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2016 High Priority Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), Funding Opportunity Number FM MHP 16 001. It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), listed under CFDA 20.218, National Motor Carrier Safety.
Is this a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is a grant (not a contract).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety nationwide by supporting high priority activities and projects that reduce the number and rate of crashes involving CMVs.
What kinds of outcomes is FMCSA looking for?
Projects are expected to measurably improve safety outcomes, such as safer operations, fewer serious incidents, and broader adherence to federal CMV safety requirements across the commercial transportation system.
What core objectives should proposed projects align with?
Proposed projects are expected to align with these objectives:
- Improve CMV safety through targeted high priority initiatives
- Increase compliance with CMV safety regulations
- Boost public awareness related to CMV safety
- Deliver education on CMV safety and related issues
- Demonstrate new safety-related technologies
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is transportation.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total program funding level was $15,000,000.
How many awards was FMCSA expecting to make?
FMCSA anticipated making about 60 awards under this notice.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (floor) to $1,000,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
Why are these types of organizations eligible?
The eligibility structure reflects the program's focus on real-world implementation at the state and local level, where enforcement agencies, local governments, safety organizations, and public universities can pilot, test, and scale safety approaches in the field.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 20.218, National Motor Carrier Safety.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on June 5, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was August 31, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 30, 2015.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for assistance accessing the full announcement.
How can someone contact the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The Grants.gov Contact Center can be reached at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Assistance is available 24/7 except on federal holidays.
What is the program broadly trying to improve in practical terms?
In practical terms, the program is aimed at improving safety outcomes through better enforcement, better education, stronger compliance, and smarter use of safety technology.
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