FM-ETS-26-001: FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS)
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 $10.0 million to nonprofits. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 24, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 1, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards3
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 24, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 24, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support awards averaged $5.0 million; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (50% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The objectives of the HP-ETS grant program are (1) to train non-Federal employees who conduct CMV enforcement activities in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Out-of-Service criteria, and (2) to develop related training materials to increase awareness and education on CMV safety and otherwise improve CMV safety.
Who has won Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support (20.243) awarded $10.0 million across 2 grant awards, an average of $5.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance | District of Columbia | 2 | $10.0 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-ETS-26-001 still open?
No. It closed on April 24, 2026.
Who can apply for FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS)?
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration accepted applications from nonprofits.
What is the deadline for FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS)?
Closed April 24, 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 $10.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total across about 3 awards.
Who has won Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. The program made 2 awards worth $10.0 million in that time.