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High Priority-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) Grant is sponsored by Department of Transportation. This Assistance Listing 20.244 created in July 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.237, please refer to former ALN 20.237 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.244 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
This grant is to support, enrich, and augment Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) safety programs through partnerships with States, local governments, Federally recognized Indian tribes, other political jurisdictions, and other persons to carry out high priority activities and projects. The High Priority grant program includes: 1) High Priority (HP) grants to implement, promote, and maintain national programs to improve CMV safety; increase compliance with CMV safety regulations; increase public awareness about CMV safety; provide education on CMV safety and related issues; and demonstrate new safety related technologies. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.244. Last updated on 2026-01-19.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety – (HP-CMV) Eligible Entities The HP-CMV awards are available to the following entities dependent on the selected priority: i. State government agencies including: District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands ii. local governments (including county, city, township, and special district) iii. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments iv. institutions of higher education v. non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service vi. For-profit organizations and individuals are not eligible recipients Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) lead State agencies may request HP-CMV projects which augment initiatives funded by the MCSAP formula grant program. Such projects must clearly demonstrate that their objectives exceed initiatives approved in their State’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP). Eligible applicant types include: Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Nonprofit Organization, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), State, Local, County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $46,600,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — High Priority-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) Grant is offered by Department of Transportation and this listing comes from SAM.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.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska and District of Columbia. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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