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Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). MCSAP is a federal formula grant program that provides financial assistance to states to reduce the number and severity of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and to promote the safe transportation of passengers and hazardous materials.
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A&I online - Motor Carrier Analysis and Information Resources Online Grants Management Training MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MCSAP) GRANT Find the eCVSP Tool and other MCSAP-related tools below.
Roadside Inspections and 4300+ Investigations Supported in FY 2025 Eligibility: MCSAP lead agencies for States and Territories The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) provides financial assistance to State and local law enforcement agencies to increase CMV-related enforcement and safety activities nationwide.
These MCSAP lead agencies work together with FMCSA to reduce the number and severity of crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving CMVs. Only State MCSAP lead agencies are eligible for MCSAP funding. These agencies are designated by the Governor of each of the 56 States and territories.
MCSAP Planning Memo Released FMCSA has released the memorandum for MCSAP lead agencies to use in preparing their FY 2027 CVSPs. Read the memo MCSAP Planning Memo Released FMCSA has released the memorandum for MCSAP lead agencies to use in preparing their FY 2026 CVSPs. Read the memo FMCSA Announces Approximately $480 Million in MCSAP Grant Awards Learn about FY 2024 MCSAP grant awards .
MCSAP is FMCSA's largest grant program. Through this funding and programmatic support – including the tools and resources featured on this website – the Agency partners with grantees to support consistent, uniform, and effective CMV safety programs. MCSAP is a formula grant, which means it is not competitive.
FMCSA determines how much funding each jurisdiction will receive each year based on an allocation formula. MCSAP lead agencies are responsible for administering their State's Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP), a three-year plan detailing the State’s CMV safety objectives, strategies, activities, and performance measures. For the two subsequent years after submission and approval, CVSPs are updated annually.
State partners work closely with FMCSA throughout the planning and grant management process to ensure that funded programs improve CMV safety and support an efficient transportation system.
MCSAP covers a wide variety of CMV safety areas, including New Entrant , Border Enforcement , and components of State Safety Data Quality Improvement , Innovative Technology Deployment (ITD) , and Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) . The MCSAP is governed by 49 U.S.C. §§ 31102 and 31104, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub.
L. No. 117-58 (2021) (IIJA) section § 23001(b), and 49 CFR Part 350. MCSAP Allocation Formula - Fact Sheet MCSAP CVSP Planning Memo FY 2027 MCSAP Grant Comprehensive Policy MCSAP Grant Application Process To aid the MCSAP lead agency in developing the CVSP, FMCSA created an online tool called the eCVSP.
The eCVSP Tool allows a MCSAP lead agency to create an online electronic CVSP and track its progress from development through approval. While not mandatory, using eCVSP helps States satisfy regulatory requirements and expedites the review, revision, and submission process between FMCSA and the MCSAP lead agency. All applications must be filed electronically through Grants.
gov . Applications must follow the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, as established in 2 CFR Part 200 . For further instructions, see the Related Resources box (at left) or visit the Grants Resource Center .
Monitoring and Managing the MCSAP Grant FMCSA grant recipients are required to comply with FMCSA Financial Federal Assistance Agreement Standard Terms and Conditions. If you have questions about this document, please contact the FMCSA Grants Management Office .
Version effective December 15, 2025: FMCSA Financial Assistance Agreement Standard Terms and Conditions Grant recipients are required to monitor grant activities throughout the grant’s period of performance (POP) to ensure grantees are meeting their goals and fulfilling their safety mission.
FMCSA monitors activities based on the data reported to FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) and State-submitted quarterly reports. FMCSA provides a number of tools to help both States and Federal grant managers monitor performance throughout the grant lifecycle.
States receiving MCSAP funding can review reports in the Activity Dashboard to monitor progress toward CVSP goals and assist in preparing quarterly reports. MCSAP grant recipients must follow the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, as established in 2 CFR Part 200 .
2025 MCSAP Planning Meeting and ITD-PRISM Workshop materials A&I Data Tools Training Series Grant Recipient Initiated Amendment Process webinar MCSAP Partner Webinar Materials I would like to receive emails from FMCSA about updates to: Safety Measurement System (SMS) Have Questions? Contact FMCSA
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Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
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The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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