27-3786-01 Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program

About this funding opportunity

27-3786-01 Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program

Print Help DownloadSave Apply

Opportunity Details

Evaluation & Scoring Opportunity Information

CSFA Number

494-10-3786

CSFA Popular Name

CRSTP

Title

27-3786-01 Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program

Description

I. INTRODUCTION:

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT or “Department”) is seeking Cycle Rider Safety Training Course Providers (“Providers”) to administer Cycle Rider Safety Training Courses to individuals interested in taking a motorcycle safety course. The Cycle Rider Safety Training Program (CRSTP or “Program”) began in 1976 through Public Act 82-649. Since its inception and through partnerships with grantees, the program has trained over 400,000 students in Illinois.

To aid in reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Illinois roads, the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering (BSPE) administers the CRSTP. Through grantees, the CRSTP offers various levels of motorcycle safety training courses for Illinois residents to reduce motorcycle crashes. Motorcycle users are vulnerable road users and providing training to the community is essential to saving lives. As a benefit, students that pass Entry- or Intermediate-level training will be eligible to receive a course completion card that waives the motorcycle licensing test requirement when presented at the Illinois Secretary of State.

Motorcycle training is a vital component in IDOT’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP); it focuses on the reduction of motorcyclists’ vulnerabilities while riding. Course content includes how to choose proper safety gear and improve riding techniques. These strategies can help reduce motorcyclist fatalities on Illinois roadways.

The goal of this program is to provide motorcycle training to current and potential motorcycle riders of all skill and experience levels. Courses are available to Illinois residents 16 or older who hold a valid automobile or motorcycle driver’s license. Residents younger than 18 must have written consent from a legal guardian. Program courses shall address safe motorcycling principles, enhancing the knowledge and skills of riders from novice to advanced.

The grant period will last for one (1) year with two possible one-year grant renewals. The grant period runs from December 1, 2026 - November 30, 2027. The possible one-year grant renewals would run December 1, 2027 - November 30, 2028, and December 1, 2028 - November 30, 2029.

Who is eligible to apply? Any State college or university, community college, State or local government agency, or for-profit or non-profit business entity in good standing and operating in the State may apply to be selected by the BSPE to offer Cycle Rider Safety Training courses at their Department-approved range sites. The following are not eligible to apply: any business registered as a motorcycle dealer with the Illinois Secretary of State or any other business that derives income from the selling of motorcycles or has motorcycles for sale at its place of business.

II. PROJECT GOAL: To provide educational and lifesaving motorcycle training to Illinois residents for a nominal fee. This is the training component of a multi-dimensional approach to motorcycle safety that is needed to prevent fatalities and serious injuries.

III. GRANT PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: Provider grantees under the CRSTP must meet the following:

A. BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Each Provider shall be a State college or university, community college, government agency, a for-profit or non-profit business entity in good standing and operating in the State of Illinois. The following are not eligible: any business registered as a motorcycle dealer with the Illinois Secretary of State or any other business that derives income from the selling of motorcycles or has motorcycles for sale at its place of business.

2. Each Provider shall demonstrate capacity to provide courses meeting qualifications…

Topic areas: Education and Training, Transportation and Mobility, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 24, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

27-3786-01 Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program is administered by DOT (494) (DOT), listed via DOT (494).