GrantPostedDiscretionary

FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FM-DTG-26-001
Application Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$200,000
Total Program Funding
$3,500,000

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

Private Institutions of Higher Education
Additional Eligibility Information

n/a

Grant Documents

5 Files

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineJun 17, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 17, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$200,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$3,500,000
Expected Awards
25
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration(DOT-FMCSA)
Funding Category
Transportation
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

20.235

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