FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)

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DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education

Contact

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

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMay 18, 2026
  • ClosesJun 17, 2026
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$200,000
  • Program funding$3,500,000
  • Expected awards25
  • CFDA20.235
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