508_CDLPI Grant Template Training_2024.pdf

March 19, 2024

CDLPI Grant Template Training

1 Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grant Template Overview

CDLPI Grant Template Demonstration

Additional Information

Agenda

CDLPI Application Grant – Project Narrative

Overview

• Project plans are a critical piece of the CDLPI Grant application

• This template aims to help applicants improve project plans and apply for the CDLPI Grant more efficiently

Help applicants produce more detailed project plans

Streamline FMCSA’s Merit Review Process

The Project Narrative is intended to:

Simplify the project plan element by providing selection options and narrative fields to address project plan requirements

CDLPI Application Grant – Budget Narrative

Overview

• Budgets are another critical piece of the CDLPI Grant application

• This template aims to help applicants improve budget narratives and apply for the CDLPI Grant more efficiently

Help applicants produce more detailed budget narratives

Simplify the budget narrative element by providing worksheets and narrative fields to address budgeting requirements

Streamline FMCSA’s Merit Review Process

The Budget Narrative is intended to:

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How to Submit a CDLPI Grant Application

Create and Submit Your Template

1. Fill out the CDLPI Grant template

2. Create a PDF version of your template

3. Submit your FULL application through Grants.gov

• Attach the template PDF

You will receive a tracking number from Grants.gov after submitting your application

Update and Resubmit Your Template

1. Add your tracking number from Grants.gov to your template

2. Submit your updated template for review

• Your completed template MUST match the version submitted through Grants.gov

Resources to Support a CDLPI Grant Application

Additional Resources

• Reference the following documents when writing your project plan:

• FY2024 CDLPI NOFO

• CDLPI Application Best Practices

• CDLPI Grant Application Tips

• SF-424/SF-424A Forms

CDLPI Template Instructions Job Aid

• Provides details on the structure of the template

• Explains how to use each element in the template https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352736 https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/downloadFile.axd/CDLPI_Best_Practices_20190628.pdf https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/downloadFile.axd?file=Tips-for-Completing-CDLPI-Grant-App_508.pdf https://www.grants.gov/forms/

CDLPI Grant Template Demonstration

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CDLPI Grant Template Feedback

You will receive a feedback survey after the application due date

• The survey is optional but encouraged

• Completing the survey will NOT impact your application

• FMCSA will NOT see feedback until after awards have been decided

• More information on the survey will be shared later

Why should you complete the survey?

• Provide feedback to highlight helpful and unhelpful elements of the template

• Share valuable insight about how the template can be improved

Contact Information

Clark Calabrese Clark.Calabrese@dot.gov

CDLPI Grant Application Template and technical assistance questions

Isabella Marra Isabella.Marra@dot.gov

CDLGrants@dot.gov

CDLPI Grant Program and CDLPI NOFO questions mailto:Clark.Calabrese@dot.gov mailto:Isabella.Marra@dot.gov mailto:CDLGrants@got.gov