Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support
Active
- Assistance listing
- 20.243
- Agency
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Grant awards
- 2 $10,000,000 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- CMVETS
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 00-0211-7-8-158
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) funds development and delivery of commercial motor vehicle enforcement training for non-federal state and local personnel through Cooperative Agreements under CFDA 20.243, with the next application due April 24, 2026.
The program trains enforcement personnel in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations, and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance out-of-service criteria. Funded activities include course development using credentialed instructors, curriculum design for multiple delivery platforms (instructor-led in-person, virtual instructor-led, and web-based), development of supporting materials, and hiring of subject matter experts to design and deliver content for adult learners. Recipients must maintain comprehensive electronic training records, provide FMCSA access to learning management systems and file-sharing platforms, and receive FMCSA advance approval of educational materials and instructor policies.
All funding under this program flows exclusively from FMCSA; two Cooperative Agreements totaling $10 million have been obligated over the past two years, representing one award per year. The program structures awards as five-year Cooperative Agreements. A September 2024 award of $5 million to an unnamed recipient runs through September 2028 and includes joint development with FMCSA of training materials and FMCSA monitoring of courses and instructor evaluations. A January 2023 award of $5 million to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance offered 125 inspection certification courses and 100 hazardous materials courses through a blended delivery model using existing FMCSA instructor pools and materials updated with FMCSA approval.
Only nonprofit organizations—501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities—are eligible to apply. For-profit businesses cannot compete. Applicants must register with Grants.gov and submit electronically. Applications are reviewed on technical merit, budget cost analysis, past performance, and program-specific criteria, with final selection by the FMCSA Administrator and Secretary approval.
The FY 2026 solicitation (FM-ETS-26-001) closed April 24, 2026. No current open solicitations are present in the source.
Objective and description
- Objective
The objective of the HP- ETS grant program is 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
- Description
Funding is available to nonprofit organizations which have expertise in conducting commercial motor vehicle enforcement training programs for non-Federal employees; and the ability to reach and involve in a training program the target population of commercial motor vehicle safety enforcement employees.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
CMVETS funds will only be awarded to non-profit entities. No for-profit businesses may apply.
- Uses of assistance
1. Course Development: Training courses to be developed and delivered using appropriately credentialed/qualified personnel. 2. Delivery Methods: Courses to be offered via Instructor Led Training (ILT), Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT), Web-based training (WBT), or a combination of these options. 3. Curriculum Development: Development of curricula and supporting materials to be accomplished for each delivery platform. 4. Subject Matter Expertise: Experienced and subject matter expertise of core personnel in the design, development, and delivery of curricula and instructional materials for adult learners across course delivery methods (ILT, VILT, WBT).
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The period of performance is the Federal fiscal year in which the award is made plus four additional fiscal years.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants must register with Grants.gov to apply for funding. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided and must be submitted electronically to FMCSA through the Grants.gov website.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
FMCSA will first screen all applications received by the due date to determine if the application is eligible. In addition to the eligibility criteria, FMCSA subject matter experts will review all eligible applications using the following Merit Evaluation Criteria: Technical Merit Criteria; Budget Cost Analysis Criteria; Program-Specific Criteria; Past Performance Criteria; and Other Review Information.
- Award procedure
FMCSA will review all eligible applications received by the application deadline according to the merit evaluation criteria. The review and selection process will consist of an intake/eligibility criteria review, a technical and budget review, a program office review, and final selection. During the technical and budget review, FMCSA technical and financial staff members evaluate and analyze applications applying the evaluation criteria and submit their assessments to the program office. Then, the program office will gather and consider the results of the evaluations according to the technical merit, budget review/cost analysis, program-specific, past performance, and other review criteria, and assign ratings. The program office will recommend the initial selection of projects for the FMCSA Administrator's review. Finally, the FMCSA Administrator will select awards for the Secretary's review and approval.
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance | $10,000,000 | 100% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $5,000,000 |
| FY2023 | $5,000,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 20.243?
Assistance Listing 20.243 is Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support, a federal grant program run by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Department of Transportation).
What is the CFDA number for Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support?
Its CFDA number is 20.243: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 20.243 awarded?
2 grant awards under 20.243 have obligated $10,000,000 in federal funds to 1 recipient.
Who receives the most funding from 20.243?
The recipients obligated the most under Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support are Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance ($10,000,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 20.243?
No opportunity listed under 20.243 is open now. The latest, FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS), was posted on March 26, 2026.
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