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transportation · DOT-FMCSA

FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · FM-CDL-26-001

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Award Range

$0$105.2M

Total Program Funding

$105.2M

Expected Awards

60

Deadline

June 17, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI). DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. 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... up to $105,183,605 per award; $105,183,605 total program funding; ~60 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), Private universities/colleges, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, State governments, For-profit organizations (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2026-06-17

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What This 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.

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Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsSmall BusinessesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsCounty Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award
$105.2M
Total Program Funding
$105.2M
Expected Number of Awards
60
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 18, 2026
Application Deadline: June 17, 2026 (0 days remaining)

No Explanation

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