The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) welcomes for-hire companies, drivers, and innovators whom are eligible to apply for grant programs designed to enhance the DC transportation experience for all DC residents, drivers, and visitors alike. The Department of For-Hire Vehicles is offering grant funding to fulfill the regulatory responsibility to support the economic viability of the for-hire industry and to enhance customer choice. DFHV is subjected to regulatory requirements and amendments, the DFHV is authorized to provided grants to owners of licensed taxicabs legally operating and incorporated in the District for purposes outlined in D.C. Official Code § 50-301.20 (b) (1).
Current Opportunities
The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (“DFHV”) is soliciting applications from eligible DFHV licensed and approved Digital Taxi Solutions (“DTS”) provider or a business partnership of a DTS and Taxicab Company Operating Authority providers as a single entity, or approved Transportation Network Company (“TNC”) partnering with DTS or acting a single entity (hereinafter “Awardee” or “Applicant”) to provide transportation services supporting the Department of Behavioral Health’s MyRides program. The purpose of this project is to remove transportation as a barrier for people seeking to access treatment services for opioid use disorder (“OUD”). Individuals with OUD may be ready for treatment but do not have the time, resources, or energy to travel via public transportation. This project will allow individuals to request transportation to treatment facilities as soon as they are ready, wherever they are in the District. Applicants seeking to apply for this grant project will find the DFHV’s expectations and program requirements located in the RFA and the NOFA. All eligible applicants will need to create a Zoomgrants’ profile to apply electronically, the DFHV Zoomgrants’ portal can be accessed by clicking on here: Zoomgrants Portal: Application Link. DFHV will not accept paper applications, and this application procedure does not have a rotating deadline. The deadline for applications is September 6, 2024; Midnight PT.
Previous Grant Opportunities
- The Department of For-Hire Vehicles is seeking to collect applications from approved Digital Taxi Solution (“DTS”) provider or a business partnership of a DTS and Taxicab Company providers as a single entity (hereinafter “Awardee” or “Applicant”) to assist DFHV in the continued development and introduction of a modern new dome light (or rooftop taxi light) option that enhances the passenger experience, increase taxi driver’s earnings, and can serve as a model for the entire public for-hire fleet for years to come. Applicants seeking to apply for the grant opportunity will find the program requirements and Department of For-Hire Vehicles’ expectations located in the Request for Applications (RFA) and the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). All eligible applicants will need to create a Zoomgrants’ profile to apply electronically, Zoomgrants portal can be accessed by clicking on the following link: Zoomgrants Portal: DFHV. DFHV will not be accepting paper applications, and this application procedure does not have a rotating deadline.The deadline for all applications is February 16, 2024, Midnight, PT.
- The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) is seeking to collect applications from approved Digital Taxi Solution (DTS) provider or a business partnership of an DTS or Taxicab Company Operating Authority providers as a single entity (hereinafter “Awardee” or “Applicant”) to assist DFHV in the continued development and introduction of a modern new rooftop taxi light option that enhances the passenger experience, increases taxi driver’s earnings, and can serve as a model for the entire public for-hire fleet for years to come. Applicants seeking to apply for this ongoing program will find the program requirements and DC Government’s expectations located in the Request for Applications (RFA) and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). All applicants will need to create a Zoomgrants’ profile in order to apply electronically and can be found at this link: Zoomgrants: Rooftop Light Application. Paper applications will not be accepted and this is not a rotating application deadline. The deadline for all application submissions is: February 3, 2023; Midnight PT. Application closed.
- Notice of the Grant Funding Availability (“NOFA”) for DFHV’s MyRide transportation service program. DHFV has partnered with the Department of Behavioral Health to develop a transportation service for DC residents seeking opioid treatment services within the District of Columbia. Applicants seeking to apply for ongoing program will find the program requirements and DC Government’s expectations located in the Request for Application RFA and NOFA . All applicants will need to create a Zoomgrants profile. DFHV is only accepting fully completed online applications for this program. Applicants may access DFHV Zoomgrants’ portal by clicking the following link: Zoomgrants: MyRides Application. Application closed.
- DFHV is notifying the for-hire industry of a grant opportunity by publishing this Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) entitled: FY23 Promise Rides. DFHV has partnered with the Mayor’s Office Building Blocks DC staff to create a transportation service for DC residents who have suffered from or is effected by gun violence trauma. The applicant will need to describe how they manage and enhance this current service through the grant application process. Applicants seeking to apply for DFHV’s grant program will need to create a Zoomgrants’ profile, which can be found by clicking this link: Zoomgrants Portal: FY23 Promise Rides. Prior to creating your Zoomgrants’ profile, an applicant should review the Request for Application (“RFA”) and NOFA carefully and join DFHV staff for the Pre-Application Conference to questions answered prior to completing an application. The document links are: RFA, NOFA. DFHV will only be accepting online applications and this grant will be closing on September 23, 2022; Midnight, PT. Application closed
- DFHV is announcing the publication of the FY23 Transport DC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Applicants seeking to apply for the existing grant program will need to create a profile within Zoomgrants database and complete the application, including uploading all required documents. DFHV will only be accepting online applications submitted through the Zoomgrants’ portal. An applicant seeking additional information pertaining to this grant opportunity may review the Request for Applications (RFA) and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Applicant seeking to apply for the Transport DC grant may do so by clicking on the application link: Zoomgrants Portal: FY23 Transport DC.This grant application for this program will be closing October 7, 2022, Midnight, PT. Application closed.
- DFHV is publishing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for its current grant program entitled: Education First – Transportation Services. DFHV has partnered with the Child and Family Service Agency (“CFSA”) to create a youth transportation service and the applicant will need work closely with both DFHV’s Project Lead and CFSA’s social workers to ensure the transportation services operated smoothly daily. Applicants seeking to apply for DFHV’s grant program will need to generate a Zoomgrants’ profile, which can be found by clicking this link: Education First - Transportation Services Application. Prior to starting an application, a potential applicant should review the program descriptor and requirements listed within the grant announcements, the document links are: RFA, NOFA. DFHV will only be accepting online applications and this grant opportunity will be closing on September 12, 2022, Midnight, PT. Application Closed.
- DFHV is announcing the publication of the FY23 VetsRide Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”), a current grant program that is in operation today. DFHV has partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Veteran Affairs (“MOVA”) to create a veteran transportation service and the applicant will need to work closely with the DFHV Project Lead, MOVA staff, as well as the veteran community to ensure a high quality service will be maintain through out Fiscal Year 2023 (“FY23”). Applicants seeking to apply for the DFHV grant program will need to create a Zoomgrants’ profile, which can be found by clicking this link: Zoomgrants Portal: FY23 VetsRide Application. Prior to starting the application, a potential applicant should review the program descriptor and requirements listed within grant announcements, the document links are: RFA, NOFA. DFHV will only be accepting online applications and this grant will be closing on September 12, 2022, Midnight, PT.” Application Closed.
- DFHV is announcing the publication of the FY23 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Applicants seeking to apply for the existing grant program will need to create a profile within the ZoomGrants portal, DFHV will only be accepting online applications submitted through ZoomGrants. An applicant may review or apply for the grant by clicking on this link: FY23 NEMT Application. An applicant can access the application documents and review what is required by clicking on the following links: RFA, NOFA. The grant application for the program will be closing August 26, 2022, Midnight, PT. Application closed.
- “Notice of Grant Funding for DFHV’s FY22 Universal E-hail program to provide a universal taxi mobile application (“universal app”) to operate and provide service across the entire District of Columbia. The Request for Applications (“RFA”), Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”), and the required documents needed to apply are found within the RFA, Appendix IV, as well as within DFHV’s grant portal entitled Zoomgrants. An applicant can access the application documents by clicking on the following links: NOFA, RFA, and ZoomGrants. The application will close August 19, 2022; Midnight PT with a presumed project start date of October 1, 2022.” Application closed.
- DFHV is publishing a Notice of Grant Funding Availability (NOFA) for DFHV’s FY22 Career and Technical Education Service Pilot program. Applicants seeking to apply for the DFHV grant will need to create a profile within the ZoomGrants portal. DFHV will only accept online submission through the ZoomGrants’ portal: DFHV Zoomgrants Portal: Career and Technical Education Transportation Service Application. The required eligibility criteria is located in sections C and D within the RFA, this can be accessed here for the applicant’s review: RFA, NOFA . The deadline for submitting completed applications will be August 22, 2022; midnight, PT. Pre-Application Meetings are scheduled for August, 3 2021, 2 pm – 3:30 pm, see page 7 of the RFA for meeting access information. DFHV will not be offering a rolling application deadline at this time. Application closed.
- Notice of Grant Funding for DFHV’s FY22 Commercial Driver License (CDL) Training and Incentive Grant to Support SchoolConnect for Economic and Career Development of Taxi Drivers. The Request for Applications (RFA), Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), and the required Participation Agreement found within the RFA, Appendix IV, can be accessed here for the applicant’s review: CDL Training NOFA, CDL Training RFA, and Participation Agreement; DFHV will keep this grant application open until further notice. Watch the recording of the Pre-Application Conference. Application Closed.
- Notice of Grant Funding for DFHV’s FY22 Charge Me Up 2 (EV Charging Tower Project) program. Applicants seeking to apply for the DFHV grant will need to create a profile within the ZoomGrants’ portal. DFHV will only be accepting online application submission through ZoomGrants. The Request for Applications (“RFA”), Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”), and the required eligibility criteria is located within the RFA, review each document thoroughly: FY22 Charging Station RFA and FY22 Charge Me Up 2 EV Grant NOFA. The application within ZoomGrants will go live on 6/10/22 and will close on 7/1/22, midnight, PT. The Pre-Application Conference meeting will be held virtually on Webex on 6/22/22 from 1 pm – 2 pm, refer to page 6 of the RFA for meeting information. DFHV will not be offering a rolling application deadline for this project. Application Closed.
- Notice of Grant Funding for DFHV’s FY22 SchoolConnect Safe Passage Pilot program. Applicants seeking to apply for the DFHV grant will need to create a profile within the ZoomGrants portal. DFHV will only accept online submission through the ZoomGrants’ portal: Apply on Zoomgrants. The Request for Applications (RFA), Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), and the required eligibility criteria is located in sections C and D within the RFA, this can be accessed here for the applicant’s review: School Connect RFA and School Connect NOFA. The deadline for submitting completed applications will be January 13, 2022; midnight, PT. Pre-Application Meetings are scheduled for December 8, 2021, 2 pm – 3 pm and January 3, 2022, 1 pm - 2 pm, see page 12 of the RFA for meeting access information. DFHV will not be offering a rolling application deadline at this time. Application Closed.
- Notice of Grant Funding for DFHV’s FY22 Charge Me Up (EV Charging Tower Project) program. Applicants seeking to apply for the DFHV grant will need to create a profile within the ZoomGrants’ portal. DFHV will only be accepting online application submission through ZoomGrants at: ZoomGrants Application Click Here. The Request for Applications (“RFA”), Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”), and the required eligibility criteria is located within the RFA, review each document thoroughly: FY22 Charging Station RFA and FY22 Charge Me Up EV Grant NOFA. The application within ZoomGrants will go live on 12/27/21 and will close on 1/17/22, midnight, PT. The Pre-Application Conference meeting will be held virtually on Webex on 1/7/22 from 2 pm – 3 pm, refer to page 6 of the RFA for meeting information. DFHV will not be offering a rolling application deadline for this project. Application Closed.
- Notice of Grant Funding-FY21 Centralized Dispatch for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Taxis Under Transport DC - Applicants seeking to apply for a DFHV grant will need to create a profile in ZoomGrants, DFHV will only accept online submissions: Apply on ZoomGrants - Application Closed.
- Notice of Grant Funding: FY21 My Rides Pilot Program - Applicants seeking to apply for a DFHV grant will need to create a profile in Zoomgrants, DFHV will only accept online submissions: Apply on Zoomgrants. The Request for Applications and Notice of Funding Availability can be accessed here: My Rides NOFA and My Rides RFA - Application Closed.
- Notice of Grant Funding: FY21 SchoolConnect - Applicants seeking to apply for a DFHV grant will need to create a profile in Zoomgrants, DFHV will only accept online submissions: Apply on Zoomgrants. The Request for Applications and Notice of Funding Availability can be accessed here - Application Closed NOFA and RFA for FY21 SchoolConnect
- Notice of Grant Funding: FY21-22 DTS Driver Fee Supplemental Grant - Applicants seeking to apply for a DFHV grant will need to create a profile in Zoomgrants, DFHV will only accept online submissions: Apply on Zoomgrants. The Notice of Funding Availability can be accessed here -Application Closed. NOFA and RFA for FY21-22 DTS Driver Fee Supplemental Grant
- Notice of Grant Funding for FY22 DC Neighborhood Connect – Applicants seeking to apply for a DFHV grant will need to create a profile in Zoomgrants, DFHV will only accept online submissions: Apply on Zoomgrants. The Notice of Funding Availability can be accessed here -Application Closed. NOFA and RFA for FY22 DC Neighborhood Connect
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