High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)
🏛 DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to improve commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. States, local agencies, Indian tribes, and nonprofits may apply. The program funds projects addressing unsafe driving in high-risk crash corridors, hazardous materials safety, new technologies, safety data improvements, and public education on CMV safety.
Projects must demonstrate a clear focus on commercial motor vehicle safety. Applicants should identify high-risk geographic areas or safety gaps their project will address. The program is open nationwide but prioritizes evidence-based approaches to reducing CMV-related crashes and injuries.
This grant is for organizations working to improve commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. States, local agencies, Indian tribes, and nonprofits may apply. The program funds projects addressing unsafe driving in high-risk crash corridors, hazardous materials safety, new technologies, safety data improvements, and public education on CMV safety.
Projects must demonstrate a clear focus on commercial motor vehicle safety. Applicants should identify high-risk geographic areas or safety gaps their project will address. The program is open nationwide but prioritizes evidence-based approaches to reducing CMV-related crashes and injuries.
Program description
The objective of the HP-CMV program is to support, enrich, and evaluate CMV safety programs and to target unsafe driving of CMVs and non-CMVs in areas identified as high-risk crash corridors, promote the safe and secure movement of hazardous materials, improve safety of transportation of goods and passengers in foreign commerce, demonstrate new technologies to improve CMV safety, support participation in the Performance Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program, support safety data improvement projects, increase public awareness and education on CMV safety, and otherwise improve CMV safety. See 49 CFR § 350.403.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Details
This grant is for organizations working to improve commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. States, local agencies, Indian tribes, and nonprofits may apply. The program funds projects addressing unsafe driving in high-risk crash corridors, hazardous materials safety, new technologies, safety data improvements, and public education on CMV safety.
Projects must demonstrate a clear focus on commercial motor vehicle safety. Applicants should identify high-risk geographic areas or safety gaps their project will address. The program is open nationwide but prioritizes evidence-based approaches to reducing CMV-related crashes and injuries.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support/Partnership Agreements
- Data Sources and Safety Baseline Metrics
Program contact
- 👤 DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- 📧 support@grants.gov
- 📞 202-754-2031
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 20.244 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,510,723
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$1,834,741
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$235,000
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$100,000
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$30,736
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$30,000
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$26,553
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$20,000
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$3,000
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$335
Top States by Funding
- AK 6 awards $8.2M
- OR 3 awards $0.4M
- ID 2 awards $0.1M
- WA 2 awards $0.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 20.244). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2026 est. | $46,600,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for the HP-CMV grant?
States, local agencies, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations focused on transportation safety can apply. Check the full NOFO for complete eligibility details.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is June 17, 2026. Submit applications well before the deadline to allow time for review.
What types of CMV safety projects are funded?
Projects addressing unsafe driving in high-risk corridors, hazmat safety, new safety technologies, data improvement, and public education on CMV safety are all eligible.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant. However, including voluntary match may strengthen competitiveness.
What is the typical funding amount?
Awards vary, but the program has substantial funding available. Review the specific NOFO for funding ranges and award amounts in prior years.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly identify the high-risk crash corridors or geographic areas your project will address and explain why they are priorities.
- Include data demonstrating the safety problem your project will solve. Use crash statistics, injury data, or incident reports.
- Explain how your project aligns with federal CMV safety priorities and how you will measure success.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity to implement a national or regional safety program. Include relevant staff expertise.
- Emphasize partnerships with state highway safety offices, law enforcement, or industry stakeholders to strengthen your application.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lacking specific high-risk corridor identification or data-driven rationale for the project focus. Applications showing weak organizational capacity or insufficient partnerships with relevant CMV safety stakeholders. Vague descriptions of how project activities will reduce CMV crashes or improve safety outcomes.
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