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Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grant

General Grant Program Information

The Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (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.

Opportunity Status:
Open
Posted Date:
05/18/2026
Close Date:
06/17/2026
Eligible Applicants:
State Governments; Local Governments; Federally Recognized Tribes and Affiliated Groups; Academic and Research Institutions; Private-Sector Applicants; Non-profit
Eligible Activities:
Equipment and Materials; Operations and Maintenance; Technology Demonstrations and Deployment; Technical Assistance, Workforce Development, and Training/Education
Transportation Type:
Roadway
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$105,183,605
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Match Waiver:
No
Rural Set-Aside:
No
Tribal Set-Aside:
No
Grant Opportunity ID:
FM-CDL-26-001
Grant Opportunity Link:
Grants.gov Opportunity: FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)
Links to Additional Information:
Agency:
USDOT / Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants include: 

  • Nonprofit: Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Education: Private institutions of higher education, Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Government: Federally recognized Native American tribal governments, State governments, City or township governments, County governments
  • Business: For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses

Funding Information

The FMCSA anticipates making approximately 55 awards in response to this NOFO. 

FMCSA anticipates awarding approximately $105.1 million during FY 2026, which includes carry over funding from previous fiscal years. Funding sources include $15,760,000 from IIJA advance appropriations and $44,522,000 in authorized contract authority.  

FMCSA will reimburse 100 percent of total project costs supporting the implementation of CDL-related regulations or activities that directly impact a State’s compliance with the CDL program.

Contact Information

Grants.gov Customer Support
support@grants.gov 

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