FY2025 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
ID: 359065Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$0 - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359065

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=116420
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is inviting applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST) grant. This program aims to support organizations that provide training for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators, including accredited educational institutions, vocational schools, and state and local governments, with a focus on enhancing safety in the transportation sector. The grant offers funding ranging from $0 to $200,000, with an expected 25 awards to be distributed, and applications are due by June 20, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Center at 1-800-518-4726, available 24/7.

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    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FMCSA.pdf
    The document outlines the Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for recipients of federal financial assistance through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It specifies compliance with multiple civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and income-level. Recipients must ensure inclusivity in their programs, evaluate their practices concerning Environmental Justice, and adhere to specific requirements regarding notifications in contracts and subcontracts. The document also includes assurances about maintaining compliance, reporting obligations, and repercussions for non-compliance in the administration of federally assisted programs. Overall, it reinforces the DOT’s commitment to ensuring non-discriminatory access to transportation services and facilities supported by federal funding.
    FY.pdf
    The FFY 2026 FMCSA Title VI Program Compliance Plan Checklist outlines the requirements for U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration grant applicants to ensure compliance with Title VI, promoting civil rights and preventing discrimination. Applicants must submit a detailed compliance plan addressing numerous elements, such as a Policy Statement affirming adherence to relevant regulations, annual updates, and the designation of a Title VI Program Coordinator. Key components include providing descriptions of Federal-Aid Programs and their public impact, ensuring beneficiaries are informed of their Title VI rights, and submitting compliance reports from sub-recipients. Applicants are required to implement training for staff on Title VI policies, maintain accessible records, and establish complaint resolution procedures, including logs that track complaints and their dispositions. Additionally, if deficiencies are noted in previous compliance reviews, applicants must report on corrective actions taken. For state organizations involved in public services, a community participation process is mandatory during changes to public-access facilities and services to ensure an inclusive outreach effort. The document emphasizes the need for unbiased enforcement policies for commercial motor vehicle inspections where applicable. Overall, this compliance plan serves to enhance the accountability and responsiveness of agencies receiving federal funds in terms of civil rights protections.
    HP-Budget.bin
    Title.pdf
    The document provides contact information for inquiries related to Civil Rights and Title VI, specifically addressed to the FMCSA National Title VI Program Manager, Lester Finkle. For any questions, stakeholders can reach him via phone at (202) 366-4474 or email at lester.finkle@dot.gov. This indicates the government's commitment to addressing civil rights issues, emphasizing compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination. The straightforward layout of the document facilitates access to relevant resources, supporting compliance initiatives in federal programs, grants, and request for proposals (RFPs) at state and local levels.
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