FM-DTG-26-001: FY2026 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 2026.
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offered grants of up to $200,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $3.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 17, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 18, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Total funding$3.5 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM-DTG-25-002 | May 21, 2025 | Closed June 20, 2025 | Closed |
| FM-DTG-23-001 | January 31, 2023 | Closed April 3, 2023 | Closed |
| FM-DTG-22-001 | February 3, 2022 | Closed March 31, 2022 | 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 and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
n/a
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.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant program provides financial assistance to organizations that provide CMV operator training to future CDL holders in the safe use of commercial motor vehicles. The program priority is providing training to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard members and Reservists, as well as certain military family members.
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-26-001 still open?
No. It closed on June 17, 2026.
Who can apply for FY2026 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 and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)?
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 $200,000 each. About $3.5 million in total across about 25 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.