FM-CDL-26-001: FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)
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 2026.
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offered grants of up to $105 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 60 awards worth $105 million in total. Applications closed on June 17, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 20, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$105 million
- Total funding$105 million
- Expected awards60
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM-CDL-25-003 | June 6, 2025 | Closed July 7, 2025 | Closed |
| FM-CDL-24-002 | March 4, 2024 | Closed April 19, 2024 | Closed |
| FM-CDL-23-001 | January 31, 2023 | Closed April 3, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 17, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 17, 2026 |
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 $105 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (75% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The CDLPI program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to carry out and improve the national CDL program. 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 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 (DHR) for anyone who obtains a CLP and/or CDL; and to impose driver disqualifications, as required by the regulations.
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-26-001 still open?
No. It closed on June 17, 2026.
Who can apply for FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)?
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 FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)?
Closed June 17, 2026. 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 $105 million each. About $105 million in total across about 60 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.