State Process for Informing Consumers of Recalls Program

The State Process for Informing Consumers of Recalls Program is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the Department of Transportation. The program aims to improve traffic safety by establishing state-level notification systems that inform vehicle owners and lessees of open recalls during the vehicle registration process. Selected states must develop a methodology for identifying open recalls, implement a notification process, and evaluate the program's performance through analysis of completed recalls. The total program funding is 1.5 million dollars, with an award floor of 300,000 dollars and a ceiling of 1.5 million dollars, with an expected five awards. The period of performance is 33 months from the award date, consisting of a six-month setup phase followed by 24 months of continuous notification. Applicants are evaluated based on technical merit, project plan logic, organizational capability, and relevant professional experience from the last three years. Key deliverables include quarterly progress reports and annual SF-425 federal financial reports due by October 1. Compliance requirements include adherence to Buy America provisions, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and DOT Order 2100.7 regarding sound economic analysis. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by February 4, 2027.