FM-DTG-23-001: FY23 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
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 2023.
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offered grants of up to $3.2 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 15 awards. Applications closed on April 3, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 31, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.2 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM-DTG-26-001 | May 18, 2026 | Closed June 17, 2026 | Closed |
| FM-DTG-25-002 | May 21, 2025 | Closed June 20, 2025 | Closed |
| FM-DTG-22-001 | February 3, 2022 | Closed March 31, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 31, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 3, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 3, 2023 |
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 $3.2 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (86% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
To train individuals in the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles. This program will prioritize training for current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists.
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-23-001 still open?
No. It closed on April 3, 2023.
Who can apply for FY23 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)?
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 FY23 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)?
Closed April 3, 2023. 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 $3.2 million each.
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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