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Grant Funding for State Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans under MCSAP

FMCSA is offering a federal grant opportunity to state governments and U.S. territories for the development and implementation of Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans (CVSPs) under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Associate Administrator for Safety - OEMs and Vendors: - FMCSA is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of CVSPs - Targeted safety activities including: - Driver and vehicle inspections - Traffic enforcement - New entrant safety audits - Motor carrier investigations - Hazardous materials safety inspections and enforcement - PRISM participation and enhancement - Data collection and quality management - Public education and awareness campaigns - Advanced technology deployment to improve CMV safety - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal safety regulations and civil rights laws - Submission of applications via Grants.gov and the CVSP Tool - States must meet eligibility and program requirements outlined in federal statutes and regulations - Key priorities include reducing fatal crashes, work zone safety, human trafficking interdiction, enforcement of out-of-service orders, and enhancing PRISM participation - Cost sharing or matching is required - Quarterly reporting and potential option years as per federal guidelines - Estimated total funding is $494,962,500, with individual awards ranging from $470,000 to $55,000,000

Description

The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is a Federal formula grant program that provides financial assistance to States and U.S. Territories to reduce the number and severity of crashes, injuries, fatalities, and hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles. The program supports the development and implementation of Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans (CVSPs) aligned with national safety goals. Eligible applicants include government entities and state governments. The grant requires submission of applications through Grants.gov and the CVSP Tool by August 1, 2026, with a closing date of September 30, 2026.

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