Opportunity Information: Apply for DTNH22 14 R 00770
Apply for DTNH22 14 R 00770
- The DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Key Ignition Interlock Program Recommendation Demonstration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.614 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Discretionary Safety Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2014 and posted on Jun 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $588,170.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- The successful State(s) must demonstrate that they have the infrastructure in place, as well as the necessary staff and support to carry out the responsibilities in developing, administering/ coordinating and implementing this agreement. Only organizations capable of fulfilling the criteria listed below will be considered. The successful State(s) must have received the technical assistance from TIRF and have received a report from TIRF with recommendations to be eligible to apply for the Cooperative Agreement funding. These States will receive a letter of application to notify them that they are eligible and details on how to apply.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Key Ignition Interlock Program Recommendation Demonstration is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It was designed to help selected states strengthen and modernize their ignition interlock programs by putting into practice specific improvements identified through a prior technical review. The core idea is straightforward: states that have already gone through an expert assessment process receive targeted funding to implement priority fixes, then report back so NHTSA can share what worked with other states looking to improve impaired-driving countermeasures.
This opportunity focuses on implementing any of five "key recommendations" that appear in a states technical review report issued by TIRF (the Traffic Injury Research Foundation). The grant is meant to move states from diagnosis to action by paying for the practical steps needed to carry out one or more of those recommendations. While the notice does not list the five recommendations in the excerpt provided, the structure of the program makes clear that each eligible state has a customized set of recommended changes documented in its TIRF report, and the grant funds are meant to support implementation of those recommendations rather than general interlock program operations.
The expected outcome for participating states is measurable improvement in ignition interlock program performance, particularly increased participation rates and a higher number of ignition interlock devices installed. In other words, the grant emphasizes getting more eligible offenders onto interlocks and improving program functioning so that interlocks are used more consistently and effectively as part of impaired-driving enforcement and compliance strategies. A broader objective is learning and replication: NHTSA plans to collect final reports from grantees and use those real-world experiences to inform and guide other states that want to strengthen their own ignition interlock laws, administrative processes, monitoring, and coordination practices.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have ongoing involvement during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The program sits in the transportation funding activity category and is tied to CFDA number 20.614, identified as NHTSA Discretionary Safety Grants. NHTSA anticipated making about five awards under this announcement, with individual award amounts ranging from a floor of $100,000 up to a ceiling of $588,170. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so states are not required to contribute a specified non-federal share to participate.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and it is not open to all states by default. To apply, a state must have already received technical assistance from TIRF and must have received a formal TIRF technical review report containing recommendations. Eligible states are notified directly with a letter explaining that they are eligible and providing application instructions. Beyond that threshold requirement, applicants must also show they have the infrastructure, staffing, and institutional support to develop, administer or coordinate, and implement the cooperative agreement. This effectively screens for states that can realistically execute the recommended program changes and manage the project work and reporting expectations.
Key logistics from the announcement include the funding opportunity number DTNH22-14-R-00770 and the title Key Ignition Interlock Program Recommendation Demonstration. The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2014, with an application deadline of July 25, 2014, and it was later archived on August 24, 2014. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Seth Moody, Contract Specialist, reachable at seth.moody@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Key Ignition Interlock Program Recommendation Demonstration?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The program is designed to help selected states strengthen and modernize their ignition interlock programs by implementing specific improvements identified in a prior technical review.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to move states from "diagnosis to action" by providing targeted funding to implement priority fixes recommended in a state's Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) technical review report, and then report results back to NHTSA so lessons learned can be shared with other states.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates NHTSA expects ongoing involvement during the project period rather than issuing funds with minimal federal engagement.
Which agency administers the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by NHTSA within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 20.614, identified as NHTSA Discretionary Safety Grants.
What activity category does this funding fall under?
The program sits in the transportation funding activity category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and it is not open to all states automatically.
Are all states eligible to apply?
No. A state must have already received technical assistance from TIRF and must have received a formal TIRF technical review report containing recommendations. Eligible states are notified directly by letter with application instructions.
How does a state know it is eligible?
Eligible states receive a letter notifying them that they are eligible and providing application instructions.
What does the grant fund?
The grant funds the practical steps needed to implement one or more of five "key recommendations" that appear in a state's TIRF technical review report. The funding is intended to support implementation of those recommendations rather than general ignition interlock program operations.
What are the "five key recommendations" mentioned in the announcement?
The excerpt provided does not list the five recommendations. It indicates that each eligible state has a customized set of recommended changes documented in its TIRF report, and the grant supports implementation of recommendations that appear in that report.
Can funds be used for general ignition interlock program operations?
Based on the description provided, the funding is aimed at implementing the priority fixes identified in the TIRF technical review report, not for general program operations unrelated to those recommendations.
What outcomes is NHTSA expecting from funded projects?
The expected outcome is measurable improvement in ignition interlock program performance, particularly increased participation rates and a higher number of ignition interlock devices installed (for example, getting more eligible offenders onto interlocks and improving program functioning so interlocks are used more consistently and effectively).
Why does NHTSA require final reporting from grantees?
NHTSA plans to collect final reports to document real-world implementation experiences and use what was learned to inform and guide other states seeking to strengthen ignition interlock laws, administrative processes, monitoring, and coordination practices.
How many awards did NHTSA anticipate making?
NHTSA anticipated making about five awards under this announcement.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (floor) up to $588,170 (ceiling).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so states are not required to contribute a specified non-federal share.
What additional capability requirements must applicants meet?
Beyond having the TIRF technical review report and notification of eligibility, applicants must show they have the infrastructure, staffing, and institutional support to develop, administer or coordinate, and implement the cooperative agreement.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is DTNH22-14-R-00770, and the title is Key Ignition Interlock Program Recommendation Demonstration.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2014, and the application deadline was July 25, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on August 24, 2014.
Who was the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Seth Moody, Contract Specialist, reachable at seth.moody@dot.gov.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Transportation
Next opportunity: Fiscal Year 2014 Environmental Studies Program
Previous opportunity: Task Agreement with Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Inc.
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for DTNH22 14 R 00770
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (DTNH22 14 R 00770) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Connected Vehicle Next Stage Certification Environment Apply for DTFH6114RA00014 Funding Number: DTFH6114RA00014 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Small Community Air Service Development Program Apply for DOT OST 2014 0113 Funding Number: DOT OST 2014 0113 Agency: DOT Office of Aviation Analysis Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $7,000,000 |
| Federal Railroad Administration FY14 Grant Application Solicitation Apply for FR RLD 14 001 Funding Number: FR RLD 14 001 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $36,327,500 |
| Fast Forward Electronic Media Apply for DTFH6114RA00012 Funding Number: DTFH6114RA00012 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| DOT PHMSA 2015 Natural Gas Base Grant Apply for DOT PH PHP 15 NG Funding Number: DOT PH PHP 15 NG Agency: Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DOT PHMSA 2015 Hazardous Liquid Base Grant Apply for DOT PH PHP 15 HL Funding Number: DOT PH PHP 15 HL Agency: Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DOT PHMSA 2015 One Call Grant Apply for DOT PH PHP 15 OC Funding Number: DOT PH PHP 15 OC Agency: Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| FY14 Supplemental to Moynihan Station Redevelopment Project Apply for FR RLD 14 002 Funding Number: FR RLD 14 002 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $16,000,000 |
| Operations Center of Excellence Support Apply for DTFH6114RA00015 Funding Number: DTFH6114RA00015 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| Augmentation of Texas Department of Transportation I 35 Traveler Information During Construction Apply for DTFH6114RA00017 Funding Number: DTFH6114RA00017 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| FY 2015 Border Enforcement Grant Notice of Funding Availability Apply for FM BEG 15 001 Funding Number: FM BEG 15 001 Agency: DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $15,000,000 |
| FY 2015 New Entrant Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability Apply for FM MNE 15 001 Funding Number: FM MNE 15 001 Agency: DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,800,000 |
| Development of the Rolling Wheel Deflectometer Apply for DTFH6114H00019 Funding Number: DTFH6114H00019 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $625,000 |
| Notice of Intent Off Hours Freight Delivery Apply for NOI 15 OFF HOURS FREIGHT DELIVERY Funding Number: NOI 15 OFF HOURS FREIGHT DELIVERY Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Pilot Program for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Apply for FTA 2014 005 TPE Funding Number: FTA 2014 005 TPE Agency: DOT/Federal Transit Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| FY 2015 MCSAP High Priority Notice of Funding Availability Apply for FM MHP 15 001 Funding Number: FM MHP 15 001 Agency: DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| FY 2015 SaDIP Notice of Funding Availability Apply for FM SAD 15 001 Funding Number: FM SAD 15 001 Agency: DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| FY15 Capital and Debt Service Grant and American Disabilities Act Grant to Amtrak Apply for FR AMT 15 001 Funding Number: FR AMT 15 001 Agency: DOT/Federal Railroad Administration Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $205,029,026 |
| 2015 PHMSA SPST Grant Apply for HM SPS 15 001 Funding Number: HM SPS 15 001 Agency: PHMSA Hazmat Grants Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| 2015 PHMSA HMIT Grant Apply for HM HMI 15 001 Funding Number: HM HMI 15 001 Agency: PHMSA Hazmat Grants Category: Transportation Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "DTNH22 14 R 00770", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.