FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is offering the FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) discretionary grant program to support training for future CDL holders in the safe use of commercial motor vehicles. The program funds organizations that provide CMV operator training, with a stated priority for current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard members and Reservists, as well as certain military family members. FMCSA has also made pre-recorded and live technical assistance available for applicants, including a live office hour session to clarify NOFO information, while not assisting with application development or proposal review. The application deadline is June 17, 2026, with awards up to $200,000, an estimated total program funding of $3.5 million, and about 25 awards expected, and no cost sharing or matching is required.
Eligible Applicants
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