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FY 2026 CDL Program Implementation Grant Opportunity

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is announcing the FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) grant opportunity to support and enhance the national CDL program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Grants Management Office (GMO) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant program for eligible entities, not a product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Financial assistance grants for activities that improve compliance with federal CDL regulations (49 CFR Parts 383 and 384) - Services include: - Program audits and compliance activities - Fraud prevention in CDL issuance - Data quality improvement for driver records - Training for state/local staff, judiciary, and law enforcement - Human trafficking awareness initiatives - Knowledge and skills testing, and enforcement of driver disqualifications - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to state, local, tribal governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations supporting CDL compliance - Prohibition on use of funds for land or building purchases - Applicants must provide baseline performance data and projected benchmarks - Compliance with Title VI non-discrimination assurances is required - Up to $105.1 million in total funding available, with up to 60 awards anticipated - Period of performance may extend up to five years from award

Description

The CDLPI program aims to provide financial assistance to States and eligible entities to carry out and improve the national Commercial Driver's License program. The program focuses on ensuring each driver has only one driving record and one licensing document, requiring knowledge and skills testing before issuing permits or licenses, maintaining accurate driver history records, and imposing driver disqualifications as per regulations. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses. The program anticipates awarding approximately $105.1 million in grants to support these objectives.

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