# Simpler Grants.gov #FM-CCFP-27-001

FMCSA funding for fatal Class 7/8 truck crash data collection

**Buyer:** Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** December 28, 2026
**Identifier:** FM-CCFP-27-001
**NAICS:** 926120

FMCSA is funding agency-led crash data collection for research into fatal heavy-duty truck crashes.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Grants Management Office (GMO), office code MC-BG.
- **Opportunity:** FY 2027 Crash Causal Factors Program (CCFP) Cooperative Agreement, reference FM-CCFP-27-001.
- **Purpose and scope:** Eligible state and listed local agencies will support the Heavy-Duty Truck Study by investigating fatal crashes involving Class 7/8 commercial motor vehicles.
- **Funded activities:** Advanced crash investigations and reconstructions; NAS Part A/B-certified post-crash inspections; crash data collection and reporting; and necessary related equipment.
- **Funding:** Up to $7 million total is anticipated, with up to 30 awards. Individual awards are expected to range from $25,000 to $500,000; no cost share is required.
- **Eligibility and requirements:** Applicants must be in a participating or alternate state, or be among the specifically identified local agencies, and undergo a compatibility review. Crash data collection costs are restricted for crashes occurring within the final 180 days of the performance period unless the agreement is amended.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified.

### Description

The FY 2027 Crash Causal Factors Program (CCFP) provides cooperative agreement funding to eligible State and local law enforcement agencies to collect advanced crash data for the Heavy-Duty Truck Study. The study supports research into commercial motor vehicle crash causal factors and will begin with fatal crashes involving Class 7/8 trucks. FMCSA anticipates up to $7,000,000 in total funding, with an award minimum of $25,000 and maximum of $500,000. Applications are due December 28, 2026.

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