FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationFM-DTG-26-001
Description
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.
Award Ceiling
$200K
Total Funding
$3.5M
CFDA Number
20.235
Funding Instrument
Grant
Funding Level
Federal
Jurisdiction
US
Cost Sharing
No
Open Date
May 18, 2026
Close Date
June 17, 2026
Posted Date
May 18, 2026
Eligible Applicant Types
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Special district governmentsNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationCity or township governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationState governmentsCounty governmentsIndependent school districtsPrivate institutions of higher education
Tags
DOT-FMCSACFDA:20.235GrantTransportation
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