FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)
Agency: DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.232 -- Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation Grant
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Description
The CDLPI program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to carry out and improve the national CDL program. 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 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 (DHR) for anyone who obtains a CLP and/or CDL; and to impose driver disqualifications, as required by the regulations.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Additional information
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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_CDLPI_NOFO.pdf | FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) | May 18, 2026 02:59 PM UTC |
| FMCSA_Title_VI_Program_Assurance3.docx | FY 2026 FMCSA Title VI Program Assurance | May 18, 2026 03:00 PM UTC |
| FY_2026_FMCSA_APPLICANT_TITLE_VI_PROGRAM_COMPLIANCE_PLAN_CHECKLIST.docx | FY 2026 FMCSA Applicant Title VI Program Compliance Plan Checklist | May 18, 2026 03:01 PM UTC |
| FY_2026_Budget_Narrative_Template.docx | FY 2026 Budget Narrative Template | May 18, 2026 03:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)
Closing: June 17, 2026
No Explanation
Award
$105,183,605
Program Funding
60
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$105,183,605
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FM-CDL-26-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
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:
May 18, 2026
Archive date:
July 17, 2026
