Development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals
ID: 360025Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT-FMCSA)

Award Range

$472K - $52M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360025

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=117410
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is offering a grant opportunity for the development of Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans aimed at enhancing national safety goals. This initiative, under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), seeks to provide financial assistance to state governments and U.S. territories to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The program emphasizes collaboration among states and local entities to address critical safety issues, including crash causal factors, inspections, traffic enforcement, and hazardous materials safety. The total estimated funding for this program is approximately $495 million, with awards ranging from $472,000 to $52 million, and the application deadline is set for September 9, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support at support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726.

    Point(s) of Contact
    support@grants.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Development.pdf
    The memorandum outlines the preparation for the Fiscal Year 2026 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Grant applications aimed at enhancing the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) emphasizes collaboration among states, territories, and local entities to meet national safety objectives, primarily focused on reducing fatal crashes involving CMVs. The total funding estimated for this initiative is around $494,962,500, requiring states to meet specific eligibility criteria. The memo identifies various national emphasis areas for the grant, including addressing crash causal factors, promoting inspections, ensuring effective traffic enforcement, and enhancing safety audits for new entrant carriers. Special attention is given to high-priority issues such as work zone safety, human trafficking, and hazardous materials safety. FMCSA urges states to devise comprehensive strategies, leveraging data and partnerships to improve CMV safety consistently. Overall, the document serves as a guide for MCSAP lead agencies to develop impactful safety plans while adhering to federal standards and utilizing available funding for critical safety initiatives.
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