The FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) grant is designed to help states and other eligible organizations improve the national Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program. This program ensures that each driver has only one driving record and license, and requires states to conduct tests and maintain accurate driver records.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, county and city governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and both public and private institutions of higher education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible entity type
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documents
- Failure to meet program objectives
- Late submission
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational documents
- Driver history record maintenance plan
- Testing procedure outline
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Past performance documentation
Cautions
- Ensure all federal regulations are followed
- Maintain accurate and complete driver records
- Adhere to the 'One Driver — One License — One Record' principle
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and both public and private institutions of higher education. These entities must be involved in or capable of implementing improvements to the national CDL program.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, county and city governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and both public and private institutions of higher education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible entity type
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documents
- Failure to meet program objectives
- Late submission
Use of Funds
Funds from this grant can be used to enhance the CDL program, including conducting knowledge and skills testing, maintaining driver history records, and implementing driver disqualifications as required by regulations.
Total Program Funding
$105,183,605
Expected Awards
60
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 17, 2026(4 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 17, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 20, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government, nonprofit, or educational institution
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Draft a detailed budget plan
- Gather organizational and financial documents
- Outline procedures for driver testing and record maintenance
- Ensure compliance with CDL program regulations
- Register with federal grant systems like SAM.gov
- Submit application by the deadline