OpportunityTitle: FY 2012 Commercial Motor Vehicle Information Systems &amp; Networks (CVISN) Grant Opportunity
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Funds will be awarded, at the discretion of FMCSA, to State agencies, including the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)&apos;s Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) grant program provides financial assistance to eligible States to 1) improve the safety and productivity of commercial vehicles and drivers and 2) reduce costs associated with commercial vehicle operations and Federal and State commercial vehicle regulatory requirements. FMCSA announces this grant opportunity based on authorities provided for in section 4126 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (Pub. L. 109-59). The Agency will inform applicants if new authorizing legislation changes its grant programs for fiscal year (FY) 2012.
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CloseDateExplanation: The original application due date of April 30, 2012 has been extended until May 2, 2012.  This extension is to accommodate the Grants.gov system maintenance schedule.