Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation Grants

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking applications for its Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) grant program. This program aims to enhance highway safety by supporting state and national CDL programs, ensuring the integrity of the CDL issuance process through rigorous testing and record-keeping. Funding is available for projects that advance the CDL program's objectives, including maintaining a single, accurate driving record and license for each driver, and ensuring states conduct proper knowledge and skills testing. The grants will support efforts to improve compliance with federal regulations, enhance data quality, prevent fraud, and restore integrity to the CDL process. Applicants can apply for either Basic Grants (for state agencies) or High Priority/Emerging Issues Grants (for states, local governments, and other eligible entities).