The FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST) grant offers financial support to organizations that train future commercial driver's license (CDL) holders in safely operating commercial vehicles. The program focuses on training current and former U.S. Armed Forces members, including National Guard, Reservists, and certain military family members.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations such as special district governments, independent school districts, state governments, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), private and public institutions of higher education, county governments, and city or township governments that provide training for commercial motor vehicle operators.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not providing CMV operator training
- Entities not focusing on military personnel or family members
- Late applications
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or nonprofit status)
- Detailed training program description
- Budget proposal
- Documentation of past training success
- Plan for targeting military personnel
- Organizational financial statements
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure your organization focuses on training military personnel or family members.
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- Make sure all registrations (e.g., SAM) are current and active.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, independent school districts, state governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, county governments, public and state institutions of higher education, and city or township governments. These entities must provide training for future commercial motor vehicle operators, with a focus on military personnel and their families.
Overview
This grant is for organizations such as special district governments, independent school districts, state governments, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), private and public institutions of higher education, county governments, and city or township governments that provide training for commercial motor vehicle operators.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not providing CMV operator training
- Entities not focusing on military personnel or family members
- Late applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support the training of future CDL holders, particularly those from the military community, in the safe operation of commercial vehicles. This may include expenses related to training materials, instructor salaries, and facility costs.
Total Program Funding
$3,500,000
Expected Awards
25
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 17, 2026(4 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 17, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or nonprofit organization.
- Develop a comprehensive training program plan.
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal.
- Gather documentation of past training success.
- Outline a strategy for reaching military personnel.
- Ensure all financial documents are up-to-date.
- Obtain a DUNS number and ensure SAM registration is active.
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements.
- Submit the application by June 17, 2026.