FM-DTG-21-001: 2021–Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program
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 $200,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $2.0 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$200,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM-DTG-24-001 | March 4, 2024 | Closed April 19, 2024 | 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 11 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Vocational technical schools and truck training schools.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants awards averaged $123,236; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (86% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
All applications must support the purpose of the CMVOST grant program, which is i) to help reduce the severity and number of crashes involving CMVs on U.S. roads by expanding the number of CDL holders possessing enhanced operator safety training, and ii) to assist current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists, as well as certain family members, to obtain a CDL.
Who has won Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants (20.235) awarded $10.7 million across 87 grant awards, an average of $123,236 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Baltimore County | Maryland | 4 | $650,461 |
| Klamath Community College | Oregon | 4 | $615,510 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | Pennsylvania | 4 | $590,422 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Iowa | 4 | $516,567 |
| Commercial Driver Services Inc | Virginia | 3 | $503,269 |
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-DTG-21-001 still open?
No. It closed on March 15, 2021.
Who can apply for 2021–Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program?
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2021–Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program?
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 $200,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Community College of Baltimore County, Klamath Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College. The program made 87 awards worth $10.7 million in that time.
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