FY2025 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)

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Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) High Priority-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) program funds projects that advance the safety and compliance of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on U.S. roads. The program aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses by supporting enforcement, education, technology, and data improvement initiatives at the state, local, tribal, and nonprofit levels.

Eligible projects include:

• Traffic enforcement in high-risk corridors
• Public education and awareness campaigns
• Technology demonstrations to improve CMV safety
• Data quality improvement initiatives
• Research on innovative CMV safety approaches
• Targeted enforcement on issues such as human trafficking, impaired driving, and hazardous materials transport

Applicants are encouraged to align projects with FMCSA’s national priorities, such as crash reduction, enhanced data reporting, and deployment of new technologies.

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Due Dates

• Application Deadline: June 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time
• Applications initiated or submitted before February 3, 2025, are not eligible and will not be considered.

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Funding Amount

• Total Available (FY25): Up to $46,600,000 for HP-CMV
• Award Ceiling: $2,000,000 per award
• Expected Number of Awards: Approximately 30
• Project Period: Up to 3 years (federal fiscal year of award plus two additional fiscal years)
• Cost Sharing/Match: None required for FY25

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• State governments (including D.C., Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands)
• Local governments (county, city, township, special district)
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• Public and private institutions of higher education
• Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)

Not eligible: For-profit organizations and individuals.

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Application Process

1. Registration:

   • Register in SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
   • Register in Grants.gov.

2. Application Submission:

   • Submit via Grants.gov.
   • Use the revised Funding Opportunity Number: FM-MHP-25-004.
   • Applications must include:
     • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
     • SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction)
     • SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction)
     • Key Personnel Form
     • SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, if applicable)
     • Project Narrative (max 35 pages for entire application)
     • Budget Narrative (see template)
     • Title VI Program Compliance Plan (see checklist)
     • Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if requesting indirect costs)

3. Project Limit:

   • Each application may propose up to four distinct projects.

4. Formatting:

   • Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1" margins, 8.5x11" pages.
   • Submit as MS Word, Excel, or searchable PDF.

5. Other Requirements:

   • All applicants must comply with federal civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
   • Applications must be consistent with FMCSA guidance and national priorities.

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Additional Information

• Review Criteria: Applications are evaluated on technical merit, alignment with program priorities, budget reasonableness, and past performance (if applicable).
• Award Type: Grant or cooperative agreement, determined by FMCSA.
• Reporting: Quarterly performance and financial reports required.
• Indirect Costs: Allowed with approved rate or 15% de minimis if no negotiated rate.
• Civil Rights Compliance: Title VI Program Compliance Plan required; see Title VI Assurance.
• Resources: FMCSA offers HP Best Practices and a Resource Guide.

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External Links

• Official Grants.gov Listing (FM-MHP-25-004)
• Full NOFO and Application Materials
• FMCSA Grants Page
• FMCSA Analysis & Information Data Quality Resources
• PRISM Program Information
• SAM.gov Registration

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Contact Information

For additional guidance, review the full NOFO and related documents linked above.