FY2020 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant Program
Agency: DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- 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
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Government
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| CMVOST_QA_from_Funding_Conference_1-21-20.pdf | Q & A from Funding Conference | Feb 7, 2020 03:48 PM UTC |
| FY2020_CMVOST_Funding_Conference_Recording_Link_for_Grants.gov.pdf | Funding Conference Link to Recording | Feb 7, 2020 03:47 PM UTC |
| FY2020_CMVOST_Transcript.pdf | Transcript of the Funding Conference | Feb 7, 2020 03:48 PM UTC |
| FY2020_Budget_Narrative_Template.pdf | Budget Template | Jan 8, 2020 09:57 PM UTC |
| CMVOST_NOFO.pdf | CMVOST NOFO | Jan 8, 2020 09:28 PM UTC |
| FY_2020_CMVOST_Funding_Conference_Registration.pdf | CMVOST Funding Conference Registration Information | Jan 15, 2020 04:40 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
FY2020 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant Program
Archived: March 25, 2020
Award
$3,335,561
Program Funding
35
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FM-DTG-20-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
January 8, 2020
Archive date:
March 25, 2020
