2021–Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program
Agency: DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Assistance Listings
- 20.235 -- Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Vocational technical schools and truck training schools.
Grantor contact information
Description
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726
Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
support@grants.gov
Grants.gov Customer Support
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021_CMVOST_Funding_Conference.pdf | FY2021 CMVOST Funding Conference | Mar 3, 2021 01:56 PM UTC |
| FY2021_CMVOST_Funding_Conference_Announcement_for_Grants.gov.pdf | FY2021 CMVOST Funding Conference Announcement | Feb 9, 2021 07:42 PM UTC |
| FY_2021_CMVOST_Funding_Conf_QandAs.pdf | FY 2021 CMVOST Funding Conf QandAs | Mar 3, 2021 01:56 PM UTC |
| Fiscal_Year_2021_Commercial_Vehicle_Operator_Safety_Training.pdf | Fiscal Year 2021 Commercial Vehicle Operator Safety Training | Mar 3, 2021 01:55 PM UTC |
| FY_2021_CMVOST_NOFO_Final_For_Posting.pdf | FY 2021 CMVOST NOFO | Jan 27, 2021 07:51 PM UTC |
| Standard_Budget_Template_FY2021.docx | BUDGET TEMPLATE | Jan 27, 2021 07:52 PM UTC |
| FY2021_Title_VI_Program_Assurance_and_Compliance_Plan_-_Requirements__Instructions.pdf | FY21 TITLE VI | Jan 27, 2021 07:53 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
2021–Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program
Archived: April 14, 2021
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FM-DTG-21-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 28, 2021
Archive date:
April 14, 2021
