The document outlines the Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances established by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for recipients of federal financial assistance, particularly through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It emphasizes adherence to various laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. Recipients must ensure that all programs and activities are free from discrimination and inclusive of all individuals.
Key assurances include compliance with non-discrimination regulations, notification in bid documents, contractual obligations for contractors, and specific clauses for property transfers. The recipient is responsible for maintaining compliance for the duration of federal assistance, requiring methods of administration to uphold these standards.
The ending affirms that discrimination in federally funded programs is prohibited, thereby highlighting the importance of protecting civil rights in transportation services. The document serves as a commitment from recipients to uphold federal laws, ensuring equitable access to federal programs and services while promoting environmental justice and inclusion for individuals with limited English proficiency.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is offering the High-Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) grants for fiscal year 2025, aimed at enhancing CMV safety programs. With approximately $86.6 million allocated, the program seeks to fund projects that address unsafe driving, hazardous materials transportation, and the use of new technologies to improve safety in high-risk areas. The application deadline is March 7, 2025, and eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
FMCSA emphasizes projects that align with national safety goals and equity objectives, particularly those targeting underserved communities. Grant applicants must demonstrate compliance with various criteria, including project relevance, budget clarity, and data-driven performance metrics. Proposed projects should cover no more than four individual initiatives, each requiring detailed project narratives and budgets. The program aims to significantly reduce CMV-related crashes and fatalities, enhance public awareness, and improve enforcement processes through innovative approaches and technology deployment, as detailed in the funding announcement.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is organizing a funding conference webinar for the 2025 High Priority Program, which includes two funding opportunities: the Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) and Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD). Both programs are identified under the funding opportunity number FM-MHP-25-001 and FM-MHP-25-003, respectively, with the Common Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 20.237. The webinar is scheduled for January 22, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM EST, and participants are urged to register through Zoom and review the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) prior to attending. FMCSA recommends viewing prior technical assistance webinars to enhance preparation for applying. This event is critical for stakeholders interested in pursuing funding through these opportunities, aligning with FMCSA's goal of supporting advancements in motor carrier safety and innovative technologies.