The FY 2027 Crash Causal Factors Program (CCFP) is a grant opportunity from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. It's designed to help state and local law enforcement agencies collect detailed crash data, specifically focusing on heavy-duty trucks involved in fatal crashes. The data collected will contribute to a larger study aimed at improving safety measures and developing strategies to prevent such crashes.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local government agencies, including city, township, and county governments, as well as special district governments, that are involved in law enforcement and can collect advanced crash data.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-governmental organizations
- Private companies
- Individuals
- Federal agencies
- Organizations not involved in law enforcement
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a government entity
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Data collection methodology
- Letters of support from stakeholders
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Cautions
- Ensure all data collection methods are peer-reviewed
- Strict adherence to the project timeline
- Funds must be used specifically for crash data collection
- Compliance with federal reporting requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, city or township governments, county governments, and special district governments. These entities must be involved in law enforcement activities and capable of collecting advanced crash data for the study.
Overview
This grant is for state and local government agencies, including city, township, and county governments, as well as special district governments, that are involved in law enforcement and can collect advanced crash data.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-governmental organizations
- Private companies
- Individuals
- Federal agencies
- Organizations not involved in law enforcement
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support the collection of advanced crash data, which may include purchasing equipment, hiring personnel, or other activities directly related to the data collection for the Heavy-Duty Truck Study.
Total Program Funding
$7,000,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 28, 2026(57 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 27, 2027
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state or local government agency
- Register or update registration in SAM
- Obtain a DUNS number or UEI
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Outline data collection methods
- Gather letters of support from relevant stakeholders
- Submit application by the deadline