Opportunity Information: Apply for FM CDL 11 001
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- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2011 Commercial Drivers License 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 May 21, 2011 and posted on Sep 11, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2011 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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 65 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- FMCSA plans to award 80 or more of available funds to State applicants. These applicants include agencies in each State (including the District of Columbia) responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of all or part of the CDL program, or that have a direct impact on a States compliance with the provisions of 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384 (agencies other than the lead CDL agency should coordinate, if practical, with the lead CDL agency prior to submitting an application). FMCSA plans to award up to 20 of available funds to State agencies (including the District of Columbia), local governments, or other persons (entities) capable of conducting national programs that include research, development, demonstration projects, public education, and other special activities and projects relating to commercial driver licensing and motor vehicle safety that are of benefit to all jurisdictions of the United States or are designed to address national safety concerns and circumstances. Non State applicants must be able to conduct programs on a national level, or that are national in scope and impact, and will provide widespread benefit to one or more groups of CDL stakeholders.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2011 Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement (CDLPI) Grant was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to strengthen and modernize Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs nationwide. The program was authorized under sections 4101(c)(1) and 4124 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59, enacted August 10, 2005). Its central purpose was to help ensure that states comply with federal statutory and regulatory standards for CDL administration, while also encouraging broader improvements that support commercial motor vehicle safety and consistent licensing practices across the country.
Funding under this announcement was substantial, with FMCSA expecting to award up to $25,000,000 in total across all recipients, depending on the availability of appropriations. Individual awards could range widely, with a minimum (award floor) as low as $5,000 and a maximum (award ceiling) of $1,500,000 per award. The opportunity projected approximately 65 awards, and it was listed under CFDA 20.232 (Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant). Notably, the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which made it easier for eligible applicants to pursue projects without needing to secure non-federal dollars as a condition of award.
Eligibility was described as "unrestricted" at a high level, but the detailed eligibility language made it clear that the primary intended recipients were state-level entities. FMCSA indicated that it planned to direct 80 percent or more of the available funding to state applicants, specifically the agencies in each state (including the District of Columbia) that are responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all or part of the CDL program, or agencies whose work directly affects a state's compliance with the federal CDL regulatory framework in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384. If an agency other than the lead CDL agency intended to apply, FMCSA encouraged coordination with the lead CDL agency when practical to avoid duplication and to align projects with statewide compliance strategies.
A smaller portion of funding, up to 20 percent, was intended for broader, national-scope efforts. Under that category, eligible applicants could include state agencies, local governments, or other entities capable of carrying out activities that operate at a national level or have national impact. The announcement emphasized initiatives such as research, development, demonstration projects, public education, and other special activities connected to commercial driver licensing and motor vehicle safety. For non-state applicants, the key requirement was the ability to conduct programming that is national in scope and provides widespread benefit to CDL stakeholders or addresses national safety concerns affecting multiple jurisdictions.
Administratively, the grant opportunity was posted on September 11, 2010, with the funding opportunity number FM-CDL-11-001. The original closing date was November 15, 2010, and a later closing date of June 25, 2011 was listed, with the archive date shown as July 25, 2011. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726) or support@grants.gov during standard weekday support hours. Overall, the FY2011 CDLPI grant was structured to reinforce state compliance with federal CDL requirements while also investing in targeted projects and national initiatives that improve the integrity, consistency, and safety impact of CDL programs across the United States.
FY2011 Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement (CDLPI) Grant (FM-CDL-11-001) - FAQs
What is the FY2011 Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement (CDLPI) Grant?
The FY2011 CDLPI Grant was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to strengthen and modernize Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs nationwide.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose was to help ensure states comply with federal statutory and regulatory standards for CDL administration, while also encouraging broader improvements that support commercial motor vehicle safety and consistent licensing practices across the country.
Who offered and administered this grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number listed for this announcement was FM-CDL-11-001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
This opportunity was listed under CFDA 20.232, titled Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant.
How much total funding did FMCSA expect to award under this announcement?
FMCSA expected to award up to $25,000,000 in total across all recipients, depending on the availability of appropriations.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards could range from as low as $5,000 (award floor) up to $1,500,000 (award ceiling) per award.
About how many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity projected approximately 65 awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as "unrestricted" at a high level; however, the detailed eligibility language indicated that the primary intended recipients were state-level entities, especially agencies responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all or part of the CDL program (including in the District of Columbia), or agencies whose work directly affects state compliance with the federal CDL framework.
Were state applicants the primary intended recipients?
Yes. FMCSA indicated it planned to direct 80 percent or more of available funding to state applicants.
Which state entities were specifically targeted for funding?
The announcement focused on state agencies (including the District of Columbia) responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all or part of the CDL program, and agencies whose work directly affects a state's compliance with federal CDL regulations.
Which federal regulations were referenced for state compliance?
The grant referenced the federal CDL regulatory framework in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384.
If an agency other than the lead CDL agency applies, does FMCSA recommend coordination?
Yes. If an agency other than the lead CDL agency intended to apply, FMCSA encouraged coordination with the lead CDL agency when practical to avoid duplication and to align projects with statewide compliance strategies.
Was there funding available for national-scope projects?
Yes. Up to 20 percent of the available funding was intended for broader efforts that operate at a national level or have national impact.
Who could apply for the national-scope portion of funding?
For national-scope efforts, eligible applicants could include state agencies, local governments, or other entities capable of carrying out activities that operate at a national level or have national impact.
What kinds of activities were highlighted for national-scope efforts?
The announcement emphasized initiatives such as research, development, demonstration projects, public education, and other special activities connected to commercial driver licensing and motor vehicle safety.
What was the key requirement for non-state applicants seeking national-scope funding?
The key requirement was the ability to conduct programming that is national in scope and provides widespread benefit to CDL stakeholders or addresses national safety concerns affecting multiple jurisdictions.
When was this grant opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 11, 2010.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was November 15, 2010.
Was a later closing date listed?
Yes. A later closing date of June 25, 2011 was also listed.
When was the archive date shown for this opportunity?
The archive date shown was July 25, 2011.
Where were applicants directed for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What are the Grants.gov support contact details included in the announcement?
The announcement listed the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number as 1-800-518-4726 and the email as support@grants.gov, with support available during standard weekday support hours.
What laws authorized this grant program?
The program was authorized under sections 4101(c)(1) and 4124 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59, enacted August 10, 2005).
What broad outcomes was the grant structured to support?
Overall, the grant was structured to reinforce state compliance with federal CDL requirements while investing in targeted projects and national initiatives aimed at improving the integrity, consistency, and safety impact of CDL programs across the United States.
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