Development of Fiscal Year 2025 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals
ID: 355245Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$450K - $54M

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/355245

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111815
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity for the development of Fiscal Year 2025 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans (CVSP) 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), with a focus on implementing the National Roadway Safety Strategy and improving hazardous materials safety. The total estimated program funding is approximately $515 million, with individual awards ranging from $450,000 to $53.5 million, and the application deadline is set for September 1, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the Grants.gov Customer Support at support@grants.gov or call 1-800-518-4726 for further assistance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    support@grants.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Development
    MCSAP.pdf
    The Memorandum outlines the procedures and requirements for Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) lead agencies to prepare for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 grant applications. Key areas of emphasis include maintaining effective safety programs to reduce commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes, enhancing inspections, and aligning with the National Roadway Safety Strategy. With anticipated funding of approximately $487 million, states must detail their approaches to addressing high-risk areas and seize the opportunity to implement transformative safety changes.
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