Opportunity Information: Apply for FM MHP 21 002
The 2021 High Priority Program - Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation, administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is designed to help eligible public-sector applicants deploy and use innovative technologies and related approaches that strengthen motor carrier and roadway safety, improve transportation system performance, and support more effective oversight and operations. The program is framed around USDOT-wide strategic goals, with a clear emphasis on reducing deaths and serious injuries, investing in infrastructure that supports safe and efficient movement of people and goods, accelerating the real-world deployment of promising innovations, and improving accountability by encouraging more efficient and effective government service delivery.
At its core, HP-ITD is meant to move technology from ideas and pilots into practical, operational use. Projects funded under this program are expected to align strongly with safety outcomes, particularly those connected to commercial motor vehicle operations and related enforcement, inspection, compliance, and data-driven safety activities. While the summary information does not list specific project types, the title and agency context indicate a focus on technology deployment that can measurably improve safety performance, strengthen the quality and timeliness of safety data, and support modern tools that help agencies target high-risk behaviors, carriers, and corridors more effectively. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is positioned as the main guide for applicants, describing HP-ITD safety priorities and providing the detailed instructions needed to prepare and submit a compliant application.
The opportunity is offered as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, meaning some awards may involve closer federal involvement in project execution depending on the structure and objectives of the work. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and special district governments, indicating the program is aimed at public agencies and similar governmental entities that have a direct role in transportation safety, infrastructure operations, and enforcement or safety program administration. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 20.237, which corresponds to FMCSA high priority safety grant activities.
Key logistical details define the scale and timing of the funding. The funding opportunity number is FM MHP 21 002. The opportunity was posted (creation date) on January 28, 2021, with an original closing date of March 15, 2021, and no closing date extension noted in the provided information. Awards under this solicitation had an award ceiling of $2,000,000 per award, and the agency anticipated making approximately 35 awards, suggesting a competitive process with multiple recipients and a mix of project scopes.
Overall, HP-ITD is a competitive DOT/FMCSA funding program aimed at helping states and qualifying districts implement innovative, safety-focused transportation technologies in ways that directly support USDOT priorities: improving safety outcomes, making strategic infrastructure-related investments that enhance mobility and accessibility, expanding innovation in operational practice and technology deployment, and promoting accountability through improved efficiency and effectiveness. The NOFO serves as the primary reference for the specific safety priorities, selection criteria, and application requirements that applicants must follow.Apply for FM MHP 21 002
- The Department of Transportation, DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2021 High Priority Program – Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD)" 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 Jan 28, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2021 No Explanation. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Special district governments.
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