Opportunity Information: Apply for DTMC75 11 H 00015
Apply for DTMC75 11 H 00015
- The DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.239 Motor Carrier Research and Technology Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 21, 2011 and posted on Sep 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 26, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTMC75-11-H-00015) was a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) discretionary funding announcement to support a single, focused convening on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it relates to safety in trucking and broader transportation. The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning FMCSA expected to be actively involved alongside the recipient in shaping and supporting the effort rather than simply providing a hands-off grant.
The purpose of the opportunity was tied to FMCSA's Medical Program authority established under SAFETEA-LU (P.L. 109-59, Sec. 4116). Through this program, FMCSA develops policy, provides technical expertise, and issues guidance on health and safety issues affecting commercial drivers and the medical examiners who certify them. OSA was highlighted as a major safety concern because untreated OSA can cause severe daytime sleepiness and reduced alertness, increasing the risk of errors and crashes. The announcement also emphasized that untreated OSA is linked with serious co-morbid health conditions that can affect long-term driver health and overall roadway safety.
A core driver behind the project was the ongoing lack of consensus and clarity across the trucking and medical communities about how to properly handle OSA, including screening thresholds, diagnostic approaches, treatment expectations, and how to define and measure compliance. The announcement noted persistent misinformation, apprehension, and confusion around policies, and it framed the conference as a way to address these gaps through additional education, information sharing, and discussion of research needs. It also referenced National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations urging FMCSA to disseminate clearer guidance for drivers, employers, and physicians on identifying and treating individuals at high risk for OSA.
The funded event was the Sleep Apnea and Multi Modal Transportation Conference 2011, organized by the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), with support from FMCSA, NTSB, and other public and private organizations. The conference was designed to bring together a wide range of stakeholders, including trucking industry representatives, regulators, medical experts, insurers, legal professionals, and policy specialists. The overall intent was to improve shared understanding and move the field toward more consistent, practical, and safety-focused approaches to OSA management in transportation.
In terms of funding details, the total estimated funding was $15,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $15,000, indicating a single fixed-size award. FMCSA expected to make one award, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on September 21, 2011, with a very short application window closing on September 26, 2011, and it was archived on September 27, 2011. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 20.239 (Motor Carrier Research and Technology Programs).
For applicants or parties needing access help at the time, the listed point of contact was Melinda Riddick, Contracts Specialist, at 202-366-7505 or melinda.riddick@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference grant opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) discretionary funding opportunity to support a single, focused convening on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it relates to safety in trucking and broader transportation. The funding opportunity number was DTMC75-11-H-00015.
What type of award was offered?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement. That means FMCSA expected to be actively involved with the recipient in shaping and supporting the effort, rather than providing a hands-off grant.
What was the purpose of the funded project?
The purpose was to convene stakeholders to address safety and health issues related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in trucking and transportation, including improving education and information sharing, discussing research needs, and helping move toward more consistent and practical approaches to OSA management.
Why did FMCSA focus on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for this conference?
The announcement emphasized that untreated OSA can cause severe daytime sleepiness and reduced alertness, increasing the risk of errors and crashes. It also noted that untreated OSA is associated with serious co-morbid health conditions that can affect long-term driver health and overall roadway safety.
What problem or gap was the conference intended to address?
A central driver was the lack of consensus and clarity across the trucking and medical communities on how to handle OSA. The announcement highlighted confusion and disagreement about screening thresholds, diagnostic approaches, treatment expectations, and how compliance should be defined and measured. It also cited persistent misinformation and apprehension around OSA-related policies.
How did FMCSA connect this opportunity to its broader medical authority?
The purpose was tied to FMCSA's Medical Program authority established under SAFETEA-LU (P.L. 109-59, Sec. 4116). Under this program, FMCSA develops policy, provides technical expertise, and issues guidance on health and safety issues affecting commercial drivers and the medical examiners who certify them.
Did the opportunity reference any recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)?
Yes. The announcement referenced NTSB recommendations urging FMCSA to disseminate clearer guidance for drivers, employers, and physicians on identifying and treating individuals at high risk for OSA.
What event was funded under this grant opportunity?
The funded event was the Sleep Apnea and Multi Modal Transportation Conference 2011.
Who organized the funded conference?
The conference was organized by the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), with support from FMCSA, NTSB, and other public and private organizations.
Who was the conference intended to bring together?
The conference was designed to bring together a broad set of stakeholders, including trucking industry representatives, regulators, medical experts, insurers, legal professionals, and policy specialists.
What was the intended outcome of bringing these stakeholders together?
The intent was to improve shared understanding and move toward more consistent, practical, and safety-focused approaches to OSA management in transportation.
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding was $15,000.
Was there a funding range, or was it a fixed award amount?
It was a fixed award amount. The award ceiling and the award floor were both $15,000, indicating a single fixed-size award.
How many awards did FMCSA expect to make?
FMCSA expected to make one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specified there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 20.239 (Motor Carrier Research and Technology Programs).
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on September 21, 2011. The application window was very short, closing on September 26, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 27, 2011.
Who was the point of contact for access help at the time?
The listed point of contact was Melinda Riddick, Contracts Specialist. Phone: 202-366-7505. Email: melinda.riddick@dot.gov.
Which agency issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Was this opportunity aimed at research, policy, or a convening?
Based on the description, it was aimed at supporting a single, focused convening (a conference) centered on OSA and transportation safety, including education, information sharing, and discussion of research needs.
Did FMCSA expect to be involved after awarding funds?
Yes. Because it was a cooperative agreement, FMCSA expected active involvement alongside the recipient in shaping and supporting the conference effort.
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