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Description of Modification
Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDOT-FMC-MCSAPNE-09-001
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
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
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
51
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$29,000,000
Award Ceiling:
$0
Award Floor:
$0
CFDA Number(s):
20.218
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National Motor Carrier Safety
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Agency Name
DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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.
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