Supplemental Fiscal Year 2020 – 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
The CMVOST grant program supports the Secretary’s strategic goals. The purpose is to 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 CMVs. Additionally, this grant seeks to assist current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists, obtain a CDL.
This NOFO provides important information about the FY 2020 CMVOST program activities/projects and guidance related to preparing and submitting a grant application.
CMVOST grant funds are awarded through a competitive grant process. No assurance of funding is implied, nor should it be inferred.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
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
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY2020_CMVOST_Transcript.pdf | Transcript | Jun 26, 2020 04:27 PM UTC |
| CMVOST_QA_from_Funding_Conference_1-21-20.pdf | CMVOST QA from Funding Conference | Jun 26, 2020 04:22 PM UTC |
| FY2020_Budget_Narrative_Template.pdf | Budget Narrative | Jun 26, 2020 04:26 PM UTC |
| FY2020_CMVOST_Funding_Conference_Recording_Link_for_Grants.gov.pdf | FY2020 CMVOST Funding Conference Recording Link | Jun 26, 2020 04:25 PM UTC |
| FY_2020SupplementalCMVOSTNOFO_Final_for_Posting_002.pdf | Supplemental NOFO | Jun 19, 2020 08:02 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Supplemental Fiscal Year 2020 – Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program
Archived: August 19, 2020
Award
$1,500,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FM-DTG-20-002
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 19, 2020
Archive date:
August 19, 2020
