FY2025 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)
ID: 359251Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT-FMCSA)

Award Range

$0 - $89M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359251

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=116216
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is offering a grant opportunity titled the FY2025 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI). This program aims to provide financial assistance to states and eligible entities to enhance and implement the national Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program, which emphasizes the principle of "One Driver — One License — One Record" and mandates knowledge and skills testing prior to issuing Commercial Learner's Permits (CLPs) and CDLs. The total estimated funding for this program is $89.4 million, with an expected 55 awards available, and the application deadline is set for July 7, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 for support and further information.

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