FY25 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program
ID: 357767Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$10K - $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/357767

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=115103
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is offering a grant opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025 under the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Program. This program aims to solicit applications from organizations that provide training for commercial motor vehicle operators, including accredited educational institutions, vocational schools, and state and local governments, with a focus on enhancing safety in the transportation sector. The grant will provide funding ranging from $10,000 to $200,000, with an expected 25 awards to be made, and applications are due by February 25, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    support@grants.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FMCSA.pdf
    The document outlines the Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances mandated by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for recipients of federal financial assistance through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It emphasizes compliance with various civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and limited English proficiency (LEP). The Recipients must ensure that no individual is excluded from participation in, denied benefits from, or subjected to discrimination in any federally assisted program. Specific assurances include adherence to all applicable regulations, notification to bidders about non-discrimination policies, and inclusion of non-discrimination clauses in contracts and agreements. The document also outlines the responsibilities of contractors to comply with the same non-discrimination statutes, ensuring that procurement and employment practices are free of discrimination. Provisions for potential sanctions for non-compliance are described, as well as requirements for maintaining records and allowing FMCSA access for compliance reviews. Overall, the assurances serve to protect civil rights in federally funded transportation programs.
    FY.pdf
    The January 2024 FMCSA Title VI Program Compliance Plan Checklist outlines requirements for U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Grant Applicants. It mandates the annual submission of an approved Title VI Program Compliance Plan to ensure adherence to civil rights obligations. Key components include a policy statement affirming commitment to Title VI regulations, a description of federal-aid programs and their impacts on the public, procedures for notifying beneficiaries of their rights, and the need for training personnel in Title VI compliance. Applicants must monitor sub-recipients' compliance, maintain records for FMCSA review, and address complaints through structured processes. The plan emphasizes community outreach, especially when altering public service availability, requiring stakeholder identification and detailed public engagement efforts. Moreover, for applicants involved in commercial motor vehicle safety inspections, policies must be established for unbiased enforcement and inspection selection, ensuring alignment with FMCSA’s Title VI expectations. This compliance plan highlights the government's dedication to promoting equity in transportation services and civil rights protections across funded entities.
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