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"FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The CDLPI program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to carry out and improve the national CDL program. The national CDL program focuses on the concept that each driver has only one driving record and only one licensing document, commonly referred to as "“One Driver — One License — One Record."” Further, the national CDL program requires States to conduct knowledge and skills testing before issuing a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and/or CDL; to maintain a complete and accurate driver history record (DHR) for anyone who obtains a CLP and/or CDL; and to impose driver disqualifications, as required by the regulations.
Funding Opportunity Number: FM-CDL-26-001. Assistance Listing: 20.232. Funding Instrument: G. Category: T. Award Amount: Up to $105.2M 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; 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $105.2M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) 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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