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All applications must support the purpose of the CMVOST grant program, which is i) to help reduce the severity and number of crashes involving CMVs on U.S. roads by expanding the number of CDL holders possessing enhanced operator safety training, and ii) to assist current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists, as well as certain family members, to obtain a CDL.
Funding Opportunity Number: FM-DTG-21-001. Assistance Listing: 20.235. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: T. Award Amount: $50K – $200K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Vocational technical schools and truck training schools. Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50K – $200K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 15, 2021, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — 2021–Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program is offered by DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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