FY2026 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)

The objective of the HP-CMV program is to support, enrich, and evaluate CMV safety programs and to target unsafe driving of CMVs and non-CMVs in areas identified as high-risk crash corridors, promote the safe and secure movement of hazardous materials, improve safety of transportation of goods and passengers in foreign commerce, demonstrate new technologies to improve CMV safety, support participation in the Performance Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) program, support safety data improvement projects, increase public awareness and education on CMV safety, and otherwise improve CMV safety. See 49 CFR § 350.403.

Program Details

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is a federal agency that offers the FY2026 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $2M. Applications are due by June 17, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports eligible programs and projects. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration before applying.

Award details

Award range: $0 – $2M. Applications close on June 17, 2026.

Categories

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