2009 New Entrant Safety Assurance Program

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Federal Grant Title: 2009 New Entrant Safety Assurance Program
CFDA Number: 20.218
CFDA Description: National Motor Carrier Safety
Federal Agency Name: DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Category of Funding Activity: Transportation
Category Explanation: Information not provided
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: USDOT-FMC-MCSAPNE-09-001
Document Type: Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Posted Date: Oct 15, 2008
Creation Date: Oct 16, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Dec 01, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications: Dec 01, 2008
Archive Date: Apr 30, 2009
Expected Number of Awards: 51
Estimated Total Program Funding: $29,000,000
Federal Grant Award Ceiling: $0
Federal Grant Award Floor: $0
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant
State governments - County governments - City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility
Information not provided
Grant Description
This document announces the availability of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) grant funding as authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). MCSAP is a Federal 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 MCSAP is to reduce CMV- involved crashes, fatalities, and injuries through consistent, uniform, and effective CMV safety programs.MCSAP New Entrant grant funds will be awarded, at the discretion of the FMCSA, to States and local government for New Entrant safety audits on interstate motor carriers. States may use these funds for salaries and related expenses of New Entrant auditors, including training, equipment, and to perform other eligible activities that are directly related to conducting safety audits. The Federal share for the New Entrant grants is established at 100 percent.
Link to Full Grant Announcement
Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact
Arthur L Williams Transportation Specialist Phone 202-366-3695

arthur.williams@dot.gov [arthur.williams@dot.gov]
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