FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
Agency: DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.235 -- Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grants
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Description
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant program provides
financial assistance to organizations that provide CMV operator training to future CDL holders in
the safe use of commercial motor vehicles. The program priority is providing training to current
and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard members and
Reservists, as well as certain military family members.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
n/a
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY26_CMVOST_NOFO.pdf | FY26 CMVOST NOFO | May 18, 2026 07:44 PM UTC |
| FY_2026_Budget_Narrative_Template.docx | FY 2026 Budget Narrative Template | May 18, 2026 07:44 PM UTC |
| Updated_FY_2026_FMCSA_APPLICANT_TITLE_VI_PROGRAM_COMPLIANCE_PLAN_CHECKLIST.docx | FY 2026 FMCSA APPLICANT TITLE VI PROGRAM COMPLIANCE PLAN CHECKLIST | May 18, 2026 07:44 PM UTC |
| FMCSA_Title_VI_Program_Assurance3.docx | FMCSA Title VI Program Assurance | May 18, 2026 07:45 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)
Closing: June 17, 2026
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Award
$3,500,000
Program Funding
25
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FM-DTG-26-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
N/a
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 18, 2026
Archive date:
July 17, 2026
