FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS)

The objectives of the HP-ETS grant program are (1) to train non-Federal employees who conduct CMV enforcement activities in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Out-of-Service criteria, and (2) to develop related training materials to increase awareness and education on CMV safety and otherwise improve CMV safety.

Program Details

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is a federal agency that offers the FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS) 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 nonprofit organizations. 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 – $10M. Applications are due by April 24, 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 – $10M. Applications close on April 24, 2026.

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