Opportunity Information: Apply for DTNH22 12 R 00610
Apply for DTNH22 12 R 00610
- The DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the law, justice and legal services transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Texting ban Enforcement" 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 28, 2012 and posted on Jun 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $550,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $550,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- This Assistance Agreement is limited to States that have a primary enforcement texting ban in effect that applies to drivers of all ages and licensure statuses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Texting ban Enforcement" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTNH22-12-R-00610) is a discretionary Federal funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Its purpose is to support a demonstration-style, high visibility enforcement (HVE) effort focused specifically on enforcing state texting-while-driving bans. The core idea behind the program is to combine highly visible law enforcement activity with public awareness efforts so drivers both see and hear that texting enforcement is being prioritized, with the goal of reducing distracted driving and improving traffic safety outcomes.
Under this opportunity, NHTSA planned to fund selected states to plan, develop, carry out, and evaluate a Texting Ban Demonstration HVE campaign. A key requirement is that the campaign must include at least four distinct enforcement "emphasis periods" (often described as waves). These waves are typically structured time blocks when enforcement activity is intensified and supported by coordinated communications or publicity, creating repeated bursts of visibility and deterrence over the course of the project rather than a one-time enforcement push.
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means NHTSA expects to be actively involved during the project period rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The total anticipated Federal funding available for the program was up to $550,000, with two expected awards. The award floor was $275,000 and the maximum amount referenced for the overall effort was $550,000, indicating an anticipated $275,000 per grantee if two awards were made as planned. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants were not required to contribute non-Federal matching funds to participate.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, and the eligibility standard was narrow and specific: only states with a primary enforcement texting ban in effect were allowed to apply, and that ban had to apply to drivers of all ages and licensure statuses. "Primary enforcement" is important because it generally means an officer can stop a driver solely for texting (as opposed to secondary enforcement, where texting can only be cited after a stop for another violation). This restriction reflects a focus on jurisdictions where enforcement can be conducted directly and consistently across the driving population.
The performance period for the project was set at 24 months from the date of award. That two-year window was intended to give grantees enough time to build an enforcement and communications plan, execute multiple HVE waves, and complete an evaluation component to measure what was done and what impact it appeared to have. The opportunity was posted on June 28, 2012, with an application closing date of July 31, 2012. The program is associated with CFDA number 20.614, categorized under transportation and law/justice-related activities, reflecting the combination of traffic safety enforcement and roadway safety policy implementation.
In practical terms, the grant was designed to help qualifying states run a structured, multi-wave anti-texting enforcement campaign that is planned and assessed like a demonstration project, meaning NHTSA was seeking not only enforcement activity but also documented lessons learned and results that could inform broader traffic safety strategies. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Brian Jenkins, Contract Specialist, through the Acquisition mailbox.
Texting Ban Enforcement Grant (DTNH22-12-R-00610) - FAQs
What is the "Texting ban Enforcement" grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary Federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It supports a demonstration-style, high visibility enforcement (HVE) effort focused specifically on enforcing state texting-while-driving bans.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant is intended to help selected states plan, develop, carry out, and evaluate a Texting Ban Demonstration HVE campaign. The approach combines highly visible law enforcement with public awareness so drivers both see and hear that texting enforcement is being prioritized, with the goal of reducing distracted driving and improving traffic safety outcomes.
What type of activities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes high visibility enforcement (HVE) tied to enforcing state texting-while-driving bans, paired with coordinated communications or publicity to increase visibility and deterrence.
What does "high visibility enforcement (HVE)" mean in this context?
In this opportunity, HVE refers to intensified enforcement activity that is intentionally made highly visible to the public and supported by public awareness efforts, so the enforcement is noticeable and repeated rather than quiet or one-time.
Is this a standard grant or something else?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally means NHTSA expects to be actively involved during the project period, rather than only providing funding and stepping back.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and only states with a primary enforcement texting ban in effect may apply. The ban must apply to drivers of all ages and licensure statuses.
What does "primary enforcement texting ban" mean for eligibility?
"Primary enforcement" generally means an officer can stop a driver solely for texting. This is different from secondary enforcement, where texting can only be cited after a stop for another violation. For this opportunity, only states with a primary enforcement texting ban that applies broadly (all ages and licensure statuses) are eligible.
Does the texting ban need to apply to all drivers?
Yes. The eligibility requirement specifies the primary enforcement texting ban must apply to drivers of all ages and licensure statuses.
What is the total amount of Federal funding anticipated for this program?
NHTSA anticipated up to $550,000 in total Federal funding availability for the program.
How many awards were expected?
Two awards were expected under this opportunity.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor was $275,000.
What is the maximum amount referenced for the overall effort?
The maximum amount referenced for the overall effort was $550,000. Based on the stated expectation of two awards, this implies an anticipated $275,000 per grantee if two awards were made as planned.
Is there a cost-sharing or match requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were not required to contribute non-Federal matching funds to participate.
What is the project performance period?
The performance period was set at 24 months from the date of award.
Why is the performance period two years?
The 24-month period was intended to provide enough time to build an enforcement and communications plan, execute multiple HVE waves, and complete an evaluation component to document activities and results.
Is an evaluation required as part of the project?
Yes. The opportunity describes the effort as demonstration-style and specifies that selected states were to plan, develop, carry out, and evaluate the Texting Ban Demonstration HVE campaign, reflecting an expectation of documented lessons learned and results.
How many enforcement "emphasis periods" are required?
The campaign must include at least four distinct enforcement "emphasis periods" (often described as waves).
What are enforcement "emphasis periods" (waves)?
They are structured time blocks when enforcement activity is intensified and supported by coordinated communications or publicity. The design creates repeated bursts of visibility and deterrence over the course of the project rather than a one-time enforcement push.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 28, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 31, 2012.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTNH22-12-R-00610.
What agency is offering this funding?
The offering agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 20.614.
How is this program categorized?
It is categorized under transportation and law/justice-related activities, reflecting the combination of traffic safety enforcement and roadway safety policy implementation.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Brian Jenkins, Contract Specialist, through the Acquisition mailbox.
What makes this a "demonstration-style" effort?
The program was designed not only to support enforcement activity, but also to have it planned and assessed like a demonstration project, with an emphasis on documenting what was done, lessons learned, and results that could inform broader traffic safety strategies.
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