Opportunity Information: Apply for FM DTG 17 001
The 2017 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It was announced as a Fiscal Year 2017 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to attract proposals from organizations involved in commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operator training. The central purpose of the program is public safety: reducing the number and severity of crashes on U.S. roads that involve commercial motor vehicles by improving how current and future drivers are trained to operate these vehicles safely.
This funding opportunity targets a wide range of training providers and partners that can deliver or support CMV safety training activities. FMCSA specifically calls out accredited public and private colleges and universities, vocational-technical schools, post-secondary institutions, truck driver training schools, and associations. It also welcomes participation from government entities at multiple levels, including state governments and local governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. In other words, the program is structured to reach both traditional educational institutions and the specialized schools and public agencies that commonly deliver workforce and safety training for commercial drivers.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (that are not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other eligible entities. This wide eligibility suggests FMCSA intended the program to support safety training in many formats, from public-sector workforce programs to private training schools, nonprofit initiatives, and partnerships that can expand access to quality operator training.
The opportunity is categorized under Transportation and is associated with CFDA number 20.235. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity number is FM-DTG-17-001. The NOFA was created on April 28, 2017, with an original application closing date of June 23, 2017. The listed award ceiling is $100,000, indicating that individual awards were not expected to exceed that amount. While the notice references expected awards, the number of awards is not provided in the source data excerpt, so applicants would have needed to consult the full NOFA for specifics on how many projects FMCSA anticipated funding and how funds might be distributed across recipients.
Overall, the CMVOST grant program is best understood as a nationwide safety initiative focused on strengthening commercial driver training systems and improving safety outcomes through better instruction and preparation of CMV operators. By funding a diverse set of eligible applicants, FMCSA aimed to encourage training programs and partnerships that would directly contribute to safer commercial vehicle operation and, ultimately, fewer serious crashes involving large trucks and other commercial vehicles.Apply for FM DTG 17 001
- The DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2017 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.235.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-04-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-06-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant Program (FY 2017) - FAQs
What is the CMVOST Grant Program?
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FY 2017 opportunity was announced through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit proposals related to commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operator safety training.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is public safety: reducing the number and severity of crashes on U.S. roads involving commercial motor vehicles by improving the training of current and future CMV drivers to operate these vehicles safely.
Who runs and administers this grant?
This grant program is run by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What fiscal year is this specific NOFA associated with?
The information provided describes the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the CMVOST Grant Program.
What types of organizations is FMCSA trying to attract proposals from?
FMCSA aimed to attract proposals from organizations involved in CMV operator training, including both training providers and partners that can deliver or support CMV safety training activities.
What kinds of training providers are specifically mentioned?
The opportunity specifically calls out accredited public and private colleges and universities, vocational-technical schools, post-secondary institutions, truck driver training schools, and associations.
Are government entities eligible to participate?
Yes. The program welcomes participation from government entities at multiple levels, including state governments and local governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
How broad is eligibility under this opportunity?
Eligibility is described as broad and inclusive, indicating FMCSA intended to support CMV safety training delivered through many different formats and organizational types.
Which state and local government entities are listed as eligible?
The eligible government entity types listed include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as special district governments.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Eligible entities include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (that are not institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also separately includes small businesses as eligible.
Does the program include tribal eligibility?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are explicitly included in the eligibility list.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.235.
What category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Transportation.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number listed is FM-DTG-17-001.
When was the NOFA created?
The NOFA was created on April 28, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is June 23, 2017.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $100,000, meaning individual awards were not expected to exceed $100,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice references expected awards, but the number of awards is not provided in the information excerpt. Applicants would have needed to consult the full NOFA for details on anticipated award counts and distribution.
Is this program focused on a specific region or is it nationwide?
Based on the description, the CMVOST grant program is best understood as a nationwide safety initiative aimed at strengthening commercial driver training systems and improving safety outcomes.
What kinds of outcomes is FMCSA trying to achieve through this program?
The program aims to improve safety outcomes by strengthening how CMV operators are trained, which is intended to contribute to fewer and less severe crashes involving large trucks and other commercial vehicles.
What is the overall intent behind funding a wide range of eligible applicants?
By funding a diverse set of eligible applicants, FMCSA aimed to encourage training programs and partnerships that expand access to quality operator training and directly support safer commercial vehicle operation.
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