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Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants

Department Of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

🌆 Regional & Community Development🏷️ Nonprofits🏷️ State Governments🏷️ Local Governments📚 Training🏷️ Direct Financial Aid

Expand the number of commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders possessing enhanced operator safety training to help reduce the severity and number of crashes on U.S. roads involving commercial motor vehicles, as defined in 49 U.S.C. 31301, and to assist current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists to obtain a CDL.

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Helps organizations train individuals in safely operating commercial motor vehicles. Prioritizes veterans and provides financial support for training programs.

Quick Facts

Funding
$3,400,000 - $3,400,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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What Is This Program?

FMCSA’s mission is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA’s program of awarding grants for operator safety training furthers that mission. The CMVOST grant program supports the Secretary’s strategic goals. Its purpose is to train individuals in the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles.. This program will prioritize current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists, in obtaining a CDL. FMCSA provides financial assistance under the CMVOST grant program to organizations that provide CMV operator training. CMVOST financial assistance awards are aligned with the following U.S. Department of Transportation’s strategic goals: • Safety: Make our transportation system safer for all people. Work toward a future where transportation-related serious injuries and fatalities are eliminated and public health improved. • Economic Strength & Modernization: Grow an inclusive and sustainable economy.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Federal discretionary grant funding to support programs and projects focused on commercial motor vehicle operator safety training, aiming to reduce crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving commercial trucks and buses.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: commercial motor vehicle safety, training programs

Region: United States

Other Criteria: Colleges and universities, State governments, Tribal governments, Law enforcement agencies, Non-profit organizations, Entities supporting commercial motor vehicle operator safety training, Entities working to reduce commercial motor vehicle crashes and hazardous materials incidents

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • FMCSA posts NOFO on grants.gov
  • Applicant applies for the appropriate funding opportunity
  • FMCSA reviews the application(s)
  • FMCSA makes award determination
  • Applicant signs a Notice of Grant Agreement
  • Awardee implements the activities of the grant
  • Closeout activities are performed by the awardee and FMCSA
🌐Application Portal
https://www.grants.gov
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
periodic

📄What Documents Are Required?

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🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

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How Do I Apply?

FMCSA_GrantMgmtHelpDesk@dot.gov
(202) 366-0621

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This program offers funding up to $3,400,000 (minimum $3,400,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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