FY2024 cmvost grant program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awarded a $130,500 Project Grant under the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grants program (CFDA 20.235) to the Houston Community College System District, a Hispanic-Serving Institution in Texas. The grant, awarded on August 26, 2024, supports the college's initiatives to expand the number of commercial driver's license (CDL) holders with enhanced operator safety training. This is intended to help reduce the severity and number of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles on U.S. roads. The college plans to use the funding to provide commercial driver training, with a focus on recruiting and training individuals from underserved communities and current or former military personnel. As a sub-recipient, the college may collaborate with organizations like Rice University, Sam Houston State University, and the State of Texas Workforce Commission to deliver these training programs and expand their reach and impact within the local community.