FY2021 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation
Agency: DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Assistance Listings
- 20.232 -- Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation Grant
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The CDLPI financial assistance program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to aid participation in the National CDL program. The ultimate goal of the National CDL Program supports the Department’s strategic goals and FMCSA’s mission by ensuring that only qualified drivers are eligible to receive and retain a CDL. The National CDL program focuses on the concept that each driver has only one driving record and only one licensing document, commonly referred to as "One Driver — One License — One Record." Further, the National CDL program requires States...
to to conduct knowledge and skills testing before issuing a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and/or CDL; to maintain a complete and accurate driver history record for anyone who obtains a CLP and/or CDL; and to impose driver disqualifications as appropriate
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_2021_CDLPI_Funding_Conf_QandAs.pdf | FY2021 CDLPI Funding Conference Q&As | Feb 25, 2021 06:11 PM UTC |
| CDLPI_2-18-21_Webinar_Recording_link_for_grants-gov.pdf | FY2021 CDLPI Funding Conference Webinar Recording Link | Feb 25, 2021 06:10 PM UTC |
| FY2021_CDLPI_NOFO_Funding_Call_Slides-FINAL.PDF | FY2021 CDLPI NOFO Funding Conference Slides | Feb 25, 2021 06:09 PM UTC |
| Tips-for-Completing-CDLPI-Grant-App-FINAL.PDF | Tips for Completing FY2021CDLPI Grant Application | Feb 25, 2021 06:08 PM UTC |
| FY2021_Title_VI_Program_Assurance_and_Compliance_Plan_-_Requirements__I....pdf | FY2021 Title VI | Jan 27, 2021 04:52 PM UTC |
| FY2021_CDLPI_Funding_Conference_Announcement.docx | FY2021 CDLPI Funding Conference Announcement | Jan 28, 2021 08:49 PM UTC |
| FY2021_Standard_Budget_Template.docx | FY2021 Standard Budget Template | Jan 27, 2021 04:52 PM UTC |
| FY_2021_CDLPI_NOFO.pdf | FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO | Jan 27, 2021 04:50 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: April 14, 2021
Award
$32,702,000
Program Funding
50
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$4,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FM-CDL-21-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Cooperative agreement
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
