Opportunity Information: Apply for FMCSA CDLPI 2010 01
Apply for FMCSA CDLPI 2010 01
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2010 CDL Program Improvement Grant" 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 Sep 13, 2009 and posted on Sep 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2009. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 51 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Agencies in each State (including the District of Columbia) responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the CDL program are eligible to apply for grant funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2010 CDL Program Improvement (CDLPI) Grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) aimed at strengthening and modernizing state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs. The central purpose of the program is to help states come into full compliance with the federal CDL standards found in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384, while also supporting broader efforts that improve the overall quality, integrity, and effectiveness of CDL administration nationwide. The funding is authorized under SAFETEA-LU, which emphasizes consistent national CDL program requirements to support roadway safety and reduce risks associated with improperly licensed commercial drivers.
Eligible applicants are the state-level agencies (including the District of Columbia) that are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining their jurisdiction's CDL program. In other words, the grant is intended for the official state entities that run the CDL system rather than local governments, private organizations, or educational institutions. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it easier for eligible agencies to apply and carry out compliance or improvement projects without needing to secure additional non-federal financing.
For FY2010, FMCSA anticipated making awards broadly across the country, with an expected 51 awards, reflecting eligibility across all states and the District of Columbia and potentially other covered jurisdictions consistent with federal postings. The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $25,000,000, while the announcement notes that FMCSA expects to award up to $20,000,000 to state agencies under this particular grant notice, subject to the availability of funds. Individual awards were expected to fall within a range, with a floor of $5,000 and a ceiling of $1,500,000 per award, allowing both smaller targeted improvements and larger statewide upgrades depending on need and proposed scope.
The opportunity was posted on September 13, 2009, with an application closing date of November 1, 2009, and an archive date of September 30, 2010. The CFDA number associated with the program is 20.232, identifying it as the Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant within federal assistance listings. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is transportation, specifically focused on CDL program improvement.
A key warning in the notice is that submission requirements and instructions changed for FY2010, and applicants were directed to rely on the full announcement for the complete and updated application procedures. Applicants were explicitly told to review the full announcement carefully before submitting, since using outdated instructions could lead to submission problems or disqualification. For help accessing the complete announcement, the listed point of contact was Brandon Poarch, Lead Transportation Specialist at FMCSA, reachable by email at brandon.poarch@dot.gov.
FY2010 CDL Program Improvement (CDLPI) Grant (CFDA 20.232) - FAQs
What is the FY2010 CDL Program Improvement (CDLPI) Grant?
The FY2010 CDL Program Improvement (CDLPI) Grant is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is intended to strengthen and modernize state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose is to help states achieve full compliance with federal CDL standards in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384, while also supporting broader improvements that increase the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of CDL administration nationwide.
What federal standards are states expected to comply with under this program?
The program focuses on compliance with the federal CDL standards found in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384.
What law authorizes the CDLPI funding?
The funding is authorized under SAFETEA-LU, which emphasizes consistent national CDL program requirements to support roadway safety and reduce risks associated with improperly licensed commercial drivers.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are the state-level agencies (including the District of Columbia) responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the jurisdiction's CDL program. The opportunity is intended for the official state entities that run the CDL system.
Are local governments, private organizations, educational institutions, or non-state entities eligible?
Based on the notice description, the grant is intended for official state-level CDL agencies rather than local governments, private organizations, or educational institutions.
Does this grant require matching funds or cost sharing?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How many awards were expected to be made for FY2010?
FMCSA anticipated making awards broadly across the country, with an expected 51 awards.
What is the estimated total funding for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $25,000,000. The announcement also notes that FMCSA expects to award up to $20,000,000 to state agencies under this particular grant notice, subject to the availability of funds.
What is the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 to $1,500,000 per award.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity/category area for this funding?
The activity category is transportation, specifically focused on CDL program improvement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 20.232 (Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 13, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was November 1, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 30, 2010.
Were there any important changes to application submission requirements for FY2010?
Yes. The notice warns that submission requirements and instructions changed for FY2010. Applicants were directed to rely on the full announcement for the complete and updated application procedures.
What happens if an applicant uses outdated instructions?
The notice indicates that using outdated instructions could lead to submission problems or disqualification, and it explicitly advises applicants to review the full announcement carefully before submitting.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the complete announcement?
The listed point of contact is Brandon Poarch, Lead Transportation Specialist at FMCSA. Email: brandon.poarch@dot.gov.
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