The goal of the national commercial driver’s license (CDL) program is to reduce the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle crashes in the US by ensuring only qualified drivers are eligible to receive and retain a CDL. This goal focuses on maintaining the concept that for every driver, there is only one driving record and one licensing document, commonly referred to as One Driver – One License – One Record. 

The Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) grant supports this goal by providing financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to improve the national CDL program and achieve compliance with FMCSA’s CDL regulations, 49 CFR Parts 383 and 384. Learn more about the CDLPI grant at https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/Grants/CDLPI.aspx.   

Eligible Entities: 

• State Government 
• County Government 
• City or Township Government 
• Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education 
• Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized) 
• Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)IRS status (other than institutions of Higher Education) 
• Private Institutions of Higher Education 
• For Profit Organization (Other than Small business) 
• Small business 
• Hispanic-serving Institution 
• Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 
• Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) 
• Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions

NOTE: Individuals are NOT eligible. 

FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 

• Grants.gov Opportunity Number: FM-CDL-25-003
• Submission Deadline Date: July 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET

Begin with Grant Planning Resources

Preparing a successful federal grant proposal and completing a grant application takes planning and teamwork. Start early. The process can begin before FMCSA announces NOFOs and sets the time frame for when applications can be submitted. Find these resources at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/resources-for-grants.  

Learn more about other FMCSA Grants

Each year, FMCSA awards federal grants to states and other eligible entities in two categories: formula grants and discretionary grants. These grants support our mission to reduce crashes and hazardous materials incidents involving commercial trucks and buses, ultimately striving to achieve zero traffic fatalities. Learn more about additional FMCSA grants and helpful application information at https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/grants.