transportation · DOT-FMCSA

FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)

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

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $200K

Total Program Funding

$3.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 17, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST). DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. 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... up to $200,000 per award; $3,500,000 total program funding; ~25 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, County governments, Public universities/colleges, Special district governments, City/township governments (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

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•Deadline: 2026-06-17

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This 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.

Attachments

PDF

FY26 CMVOST NOFO

FY26_CMVOST_NOFO.pdf

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FY 2026 Budget Narrative Template

FY_2026_Budget_Narrative_Template.docx

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FY 2026 FMCSA APPLICANT TITLE VI PROGRAM COMPLIANCE PLAN CHECKLIST

Updated_FY_2026_FMCSA_APPLICANT_TITLE_VI_PROGRAM_COMPLIANCE_PLAN_CHECKLIST.docx

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FMCSA Title VI Program Assurance

FMCSA_Title_VI_Program_Assurance3.docx

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FY2026 Funding Webinar and Office Hours Announcement CMVOST

Funding_Webinar_and_Office_Hours_Announcement_CMVOST.pdf

Who Can Apply

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Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Independent School Districts

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $200K
Total Program Funding: $3.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 18, 2026

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

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Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

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