The Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant funds organizations that train individuals in the safe use of CMVs.  The CMVOST Grant Program prioritizes training to current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard members and Reservists, as well as certain military family members.  Learn more about the CMVOST grant at https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/Grants/CMVOST.aspx.     

Eligible Entities: 

• Educational institutions accredited by the U.S. Department of Education 
• Non-accredited institutions that meet the following criteria:
  • Approved by the U.S. Department of Labor as an eligible training provider;
  • Accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grants; and
  • Approved by State Approving Agencies and the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) to accept VA benefits. 

NOTE: For-profit organizations and individuals are NOT eligible. 

FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 

• Grants.gov Opportunity Number: FM-DTG-25-002
• Submission Deadline Date: June 20, 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.