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Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
CMVOST-2010-001
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Aug 10, 2009
Creation Date:
Nov 18, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Dec 01, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Dec 01, 2009
Archive Date:
Dec 31, 2009
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Transportation
Category Explanation:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announces a discretionary grant program for fiscal year 2010 to promote the safe operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs), as defined in section 31301. These grants are available for eligible entities who train current and future operators in the safe operation of CMVs.
Expected Number of Awards:
12
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$1,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$250,000
Award Floor:
$56,000
CFDA Number(s):
20.235
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Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Training Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
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
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Individuals are not eligible.
Agency Name
DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Description
Specifically, the grant opportunity has two goals:1. Expand the number of Commercial Drivers License holders possessing enhanced operator safety training in order to reduce the severity and number of crashes on U.S. roads involving CMVs.2. Assist economically distressed regions of the U.S. by providing workforce training opportunities for qualified individuals to become CMV operators.
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