FM-CDL-21-001: FY2021 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notices from 2021.
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $32.7 million in total. Applications closed on March 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 27, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.0 million
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$32.7 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM-CDL-22-001 | December 30, 2021 | Closed February 28, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 28, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 14, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation Grant awards averaged $985,463; this notice allows up to $4.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (75% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The CDLPI financial assistance program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to aid participation in the National CDL program. The ultimate goal of the National CDL Program supports the Department’s strategic goals and FMCSA’s mission by ensuring that only qualified drivers are eligible to receive and retain a CDL. The National CDL program focuses on the concept that each driver has only one driving record and only one licensing document, commonly referred to as "One Driver — One License — One Record." Further, the National CDL program requires States to to conduct knowledge and skills testing before issuing a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and/or CDL; to maintain a complete and accurate driver history record for anyone who obtains a CLP and/or CDL; and to impose driver disqualifications as appropriate
Who has won Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation Grant grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation Grant (20.232) awarded $159 million across 161 grant awards, an average of $985,463 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Department of Motor Vehicles | New York | 4 | $23.3 million |
| The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators | Virginia | 22 | $23.0 million |
| Office of Motor Vehicles Louisiana Department of Public Safety | Louisiana | 6 | $13.6 million |
| MS Department of Public Safety | Mississippi | 4 | $7.5 million |
| Department of Motor Vehicles Connecticut | Connecticut | 4 | $7.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FM-CDL-21-001 still open?
No. It closed on March 15, 2021.
Who can apply for FY2021 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation?
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
What is the deadline for FY2021 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation?
Closed March 15, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $4.0 million each. About $32.7 million in total across about 50 awards.
Who has won Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation Grant grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Office of Motor Vehicles Louisiana Department of Public Safety. The program made 161 awards worth $159 million in that time.