Motor Carrier Safety Assistance

Department Of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is a Federal formula grant program that provides financial assistance to States to reduce the number and severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving commercial motor vehicles (CMV). The goal of the MCSAP is to reduce CMV-involved crashes, fatalities, and injuries through consistent, uniform, and effective CMV safety programs. Investing grant monies in appropriate safety programs will increase the likelihood that safety defec

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Helps states improve safety for commercial vehicles and drivers. Provides funds for inspections, traffic enforcement, and safety programs.

Quick Facts

Funding
$9 - $9
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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What Is This Program?

The goal of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrationโ€™s (FMCSA) MCSAP as provided in statute is to ensure that the Secretary of Transportation, States, and U.S. Territories work in partnership to establish and maintain programs that improve motor carrier, commercial motor vehicle (CMV), and driver safety and support an efficient surface transportation system by: (1) Making targeted investments to promote safe CMV transportation, including the transportation of passengers and hazardous materials; (2) Investing in activities likely to generate maximum reductions in the number and severity of CMV crashes and in fatalities resulting from such crashes; (3) Adopting and enforcing effective and compatible (as defined in ยง 350.105) motor carrier, CMV, and driver safety laws, regulations, standards, and order; and (4) Assessing and improving State-wide performance of motor carrier, CMV, and driver safety by setting program goals and meeting performance standards and measures.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Determine eligibility for the grant
  • Prepare the grant application
  • Submit the application via the designated portal
  • FMCSA reviews the application
  • Receive award determination
  • Sign the Notice of Grant Agreement if awarded
  • Implement grant activities and provide reports
  • Complete closeout activities
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
periodic

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

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๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

FMCSA_GrantMgmtHelpDesk@dot.gov
(202) 366-0621

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This program offers funding up to $9 (minimum $9).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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