Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation Grant
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- FY 2026 Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Deadline: Jun 17, 2026 · up to $105.2M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.232 (USAspending.gov).
- Motor Vehicles, New York State Department Of 3 awards $19,770,589
- Ms Department Of Public Safety 2 awards $13,523,880
- National District Attorneys Association $7,934,230
- Office Of Motor Vehicles Louisiana Department Of Public Safety $5,184,000
- South Carolina Department Of Motor Vehicles $4,606,711
- American Association Of Motor Vehicle Administrators, The $3,946,512
- Secretary Of State Illinois $3,617,244
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Assist States in complying with CDL requirements and dedicate funding to priority activities for research, development and testing, demonstration projects, public education, and other special activities and projects relating to commercial drivers licensing.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. Territory Government
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- Local
- State
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
States may receive grant funds to comply with the requirements of section 31311 of SAFETEA-LU or if making good faith efforts toward substantial compliance with the requirements of section 31311 and 31313 receive grant funds to improve implementation of the commercial driver's license program. States, local governments, and other persons for projects involving research, development, demonstration projects, public education, and other special activities and projects relating to commercial driver licensing and motor vehicle safety that are of benefit to all jurisdictions of the United States or are designed to address national safety concerns and circumstances. States, local governments, and other persons may use grant funds to address emerging issues relating to commercial driver's license improvements.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- University Higher Education
14 - State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
15 – Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
20 – Public nonprofit institution/organization
38 – other private institutions/organizations
39 – anyone/general public
How to Apply
Award Procedure
90-120 days of the submission deadline (subject to availability of funds) or as soon thereafter as administratively practicable.
Applicants must register with the System of Awards Management and with Grants.gov to apply for funding. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided and must be submitted electronically to FMCSA through the Grants.gov website.
From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
CDLPI financial assistance funds are awarded through a competitive grant process and no assurance of funding is implied, nor should it be inferred.
All applications must advance a public purpose. FMCSA may not award grant funding to individuals for personal gain, such as obtaining the specialized training required for CDL licensing or procuring a commercial motor vehicle. The FMCSA will not award grant funding to a for-profit business that does not improve the national CDL Program and compliance with 49 CFR parts 383 and 384. The FMCSA is prohibited under 49 U.S.C. § 31313(b) from providing grant funds for the purchase, rent, or lease of land or buildings.
Unless indicated otherwise, references to the CDLPI grant program priorities include both Basic and High Priority/Emerging Issues activities/projects, with details for each type of CDLPI grant priority focus areas explained in our annual NOFO. All activities are eligible for 100 percent Federal funding.
Mission Categories
Primary: Highways, Public Roads, and Bridges
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assist States and ensure State is making a good faith effort toward substantial CDL compliance; improve the State’s implementation of its computer hardware and software; pay for publications, testing, personnel, training, quality control, CDL program coordinators; and implement or maintain a system to notify an employer of an operator of a CMV of the suspension or revocation of the operator’s CDL.
For Priority Activities: Promote activities that benefit all U.S. jurisdictions; address National safety concerns and circumstances; address emerging issues relating to CDL improvements; support innovative ideas and solutions to CDL issues; or other CDL issues as determined by FMCSA.
Required Documentation
Evidence of eligibility and of negotiated indirect rates and audit by cognizant agency; documentation of requested amounts and how those figures were calculated.
Matching Requirements
There is no matching requirement for the CDLPI program for 2025.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements