transportation · DOT-FMCSA
FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · FM-CDL-26-001
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.
Attachments
FY 2026 FMCSA Title VI Program Assurance
FMCSA_Title_VI_Program_Assurance3.docx
FY 2026 FMCSA Applicant Title VI Program Compliance Plan Checklist
FY_2026_FMCSA_APPLICANT_TITLE_VI_PROGRAM_COMPLIANCE_PLAN_CHECKLIST.docx
FY 2026 Budget Narrative Template
FY_2026_Budget_Narrative_Template.docx
FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
FY26_CDLPI_NOFO.pdf
FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Funding Webinar & Office Hours
FY26_CDLPI_Funding_Webinar_and_Office_Hours.pdf
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
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
No Explanation
Agency Contact
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