High Priority-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) Grant Program

High Priority-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Provides funding for projects that support, enrich, and evaluate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety programs, target unsafe driving, promote safe movement of hazardous materials, improve safety in foreign commerce, demonstrate new technologies, and increase public awareness a…

A&I online - Motor Carrier Analysis and Information Resources Online Grants Management Training High Priority (HP) Grants Find the FMCSA Grants Management Online Training and other HP-related tools below.

FMCSA Discretionary Grants Toolkit Grants Management Training 7 Local Jurisdictions and 16 Additional Entities Eligibility: States, local jurisdictions, and other entities conducting CMV safety-related activities or Innovative Technology Deployment (ITD) The High Priority (HP) discretionary grant program provides financial assistance to enhance MCSAP commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety-related activities and support Innovative Technology Deployment (ITD).

FMCSA administers three distinct HP grant programs, each with its own goals, eligibility, and criteria: Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV), Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) , and Enforcement Training & Support (HP-ETS) Grants. FY 2026 HP-ITD Notice of Funding Opportunity The FY 2026 High Priority Innovative Technology Deployment Grant's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available on Grants. gov .

If interested, watch the FMCSA HP-ITD NOFO Funding Conference . FY 2026 HP-CMV Notice of Funding Opportunity The FY 2026 High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Grant's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available on Grants. gov .

If interested, watch the FMCSA HP-CMV NOFO Funding Conference . FY 2026 HP-ETS Notice of Funding Opportunity The FY 2026 High Priority - Enforcement Training and Support Grant's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available on Grants.

gov. FMCSA Announces Grant Awards for FY 2025 FMCSA Publishes Discretionary Grants Toolkit Download this new guide from FMCSA for checklists covering required steps for applying for and managing an FMCSA discretionary grant, as well as helpful tips for crafting comprehensive, competitive application.

Eligible HP-CMV applicants include any State agency (including District of Columbia and the U.S. territories), local government, institution of higher education, non-profit organization (with a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)), and Federally recognized Native American tribal governments.

The CMV safety-related activities funded under these HP programs can include increasing public awareness and education on CMV safety, targeting unsafe driving in high-risk crash corridors, demonstrating new technologies to improve CMV safety, safety data improvement, and other projects that help meet FMCSA’s mission of improving CMV safety nationwide.

Eligible HP-ETS applicants are limited to non-profit organizations (with a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS) that have: 1) expertise in conducting a training program for non-federal employees; and 2) the ability to reach and involve in a training program a target population of commercial motor vehicle safety enforcement and compliance employees.

Interested in advancing technological capabilities and deploying intelligent transportation system applications? Learn more about HP-ITD The HP Grant program is authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L.

No. 117-58 (2021). HP grants are governed by 49 U.S.C. §§ 31102(l) and by 49 CFR Part 350.

HP-CMV 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity HP-ETS 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity HP-ITD 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity HP Grant Application Process All applications must be filed electronically through Grants. gov . Additional application requirements will be indicated on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcement.

All required forms must be completed and uploaded in Grants. gov within the time frame provided. FMCSA strongly recommends that all potential applicants propose projects that are related to the priorities outlined in the NOFO.

See the MCSAP Comprehensive Policy (MCP) for additional information on the FMCSA discretionary application review and approval process. Applications must follow the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, as established in 2 CFR Part 200 . For further instructions, see the Related Resources box (at left) or visit the Grants Resource Center .

FY 2026 HP Grant Technical Assistance webinar materials HP-CMV and HP-ITD FY 2026 NOFO Funding Conference materials Title VI Program Compliance Plan Materials FMCSA Discretionary Grants Toolkit HP-CMV Application Best Practices Grants Management Training MCSAP Grant Comprehensive Policy Monitoring and Managing the HP Grant FMCSA grant recipients are required to comply with FMCSA Financial Federal Assistance Agreement Standard Terms and Conditions.

If you have questions about this document, please contact the FMCSA Grants Management Office . Version effective December 15, 2025: FMCSA Financial Assistance Agreement Standard Terms and Conditions HP grant recipients are required to monitor activities throughout the grant’s period of performance (POP) to ensure they are meeting their goals and fulfilling their safety mission.

FMCSA monitors activities throughout the POP based on the data reported to FMCSA’s Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) and State-submitted quarterly reports. FMCSA provides a number of tools to help grant managers monitor performance throughout the grant lifecycle. States can review reports in the Activity Dashboard to assist in preparing quarterly reports.

Grant recipients can learn more about monitoring, reporting, audits, and other important aspects of managing grants in the FMCSA’s online Grants Management Training . HP grant recipients must follow the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, as established in 2 CFR Part 200 .

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