FY 2016 CVISN Notice of Funding Availability | FM CVN 16 001

Opportunity Information: Apply for FM CVN 16 001

The FY 2016 CVISN Notice of Funding Availability is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) aimed at helping state governments modernize and expand technology used to manage commercial vehicle operations. CVISN, which stands for Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks, is focused on strengthening the digital infrastructure that supports commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety, enforcement efficiency, and data sharing across jurisdictions. In practical terms, the program helps states deploy and improve intelligent transportation systems (ITS) tools that connect state agencies, FMCSA systems, and motor carrier operations so that critical information can move quickly and reliably.

The types of projects supported under this funding center on real-world ITS applications for commercial vehicle operations. Examples called out in the opportunity include real-time sharing of CMV safety data between FMCSA and participating CVISN states, which can improve oversight by making inspection and safety performance information more accessible and timely. The grant also supports online permitting and credentialing systems that allow motor carriers to apply for permits and pay fees electronically, reducing delays and paperwork for both industry and state agencies. Another key area is electronic screening and credential verification of trucks as they pass weigh stations while still in motion, often associated with weigh-in-motion and bypass technologies that can reduce congestion at inspection facilities while still targeting high-risk vehicles for review. The notice also highlights regional truck parking availability and reservation systems, which can improve safety and compliance by helping drivers find legal parking, as well as active work zone notification and routing tools tailored for CMVs, which can reduce crashes and disruptions when road conditions change.

A notable feature of the FY 2016 notice is how it reflects a change made by the FAST Act, signed into law on December 4, 2015 (Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, Public Law 114-94). Section 5105 added language affecting how the program's funding cap is applied. Specifically, it states that funds deobligated by the Secretary from prior-year grants are not counted toward the program's $2,500,000 maximum aggregate amount for core deployment. The practical impact is that a state that previously reached the $2.5 million core deployment cap, but later deobligated some of those awarded funds, is allowed to apply again for the unused balance without that deobligated amount being treated as if it still counts against the cap. This adjustment gives states a clearer path to complete or continue core deployment efforts when earlier project scopes changed or funds had to be returned.

From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FM-CVN-16-001 under CFDA 20.237. Eligible applicants are state governments, reflecting the program's emphasis on statewide and multi-agency transportation and enforcement systems rather than local or private-sector applicants. The award ceiling listed is $2,500,000, and FMCSA anticipated making up to 25 awards. The original application closing date was March 3, 2016, and the notice was created on December 4, 2015, aligning with the timing of the FAST Act update referenced in the description.

Overall, this grant opportunity is designed to accelerate state deployment of interoperable commercial vehicle information systems that improve safety outcomes, streamline credentials and permitting, support smarter roadside operations, and strengthen coordination between states and federal partners. The FY 2016 version is especially important because it clarifies that previously deobligated core funds do not permanently consume a state's $2.5 million cap, allowing eligible states to seek funding to finish or restore planned core deployment activities.

• The DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 CVISN Notice of Funding Availability" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.237.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2015-12-04.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-03-03. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments.

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