This grant, offered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), provides financial assistance to States and other eligible entities. Its purpose is to aid participation in the National Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program. The ultimate goal is to ensure that only qualified drivers receive and retain a CDL, upholding the “One Driver — One License — One Record” concept. Grant recipients will support states in conducting comprehensive knowledge and skills testing before issuing Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLP) and CDLs, maintaining complete and accurate driver history records, and enforcing appropriate driver disqualifications to enhance safety and program integrity.
Opportunity ID: 331170
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FM-CDL-21-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2021 Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.232 — Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $32,702,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
| Description: | The CDLPI financial assistance program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to aid participation in the National CDL program. The ultimate goal of the National CDL Program supports the Department’s strategic goals and FMCSA’s mission by ensuring that only qualified drivers are eligible to receive and retain a CDL. The National CDL program focuses on the concept that each driver has only one driving record and only one licensing document, commonly referred to as “One Driver — One License — One Record.” Further, the National CDL program requires States to to conduct knowledge and skills testing before issuing a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and/or CDL; to maintain a complete and accurate driver history record for anyone who obtains a CLP and/or CDL; and to impose driver disqualifications as appropriate |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2021 Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 331170 Full Announcement-FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO -> FY2021 Standard Budget Template.pdf
Folder 331170 Full Announcement-FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO -> FY2021 Title VI Program Assurance and Compliance Plan – Requirements & I….pdf
Folder 331170 Full Announcement-FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO -> Tips-for-Completing-CDLPI-Grant-App-FINAL.PDF
Folder 331170 Full Announcement-FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO -> FY 2021 CDLPI Funding Conf QandAs.pdf
Folder 331170 Full Announcement-FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO -> FY2021 CDLPI Funding Conference Announcement.pdf
Folder 331170 Full Announcement-FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO -> FY2021 CDLPI NOFO Funding Call Slides-FINAL.PDF
Folder 331170 Full Announcement-FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO -> FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO.pdf
Folder 331170 Full Announcement-FY 2021 CDLPI NOFO -> CDLPI 2-18-21 Webinar Recording link for grants-gov.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.232 | FM-CDL-21-001-091859 | FY2021 Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation | PKG00265227 | Jan 28, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331170 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
331170 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331170 SF424B-1.1.pdf
331170 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
331170 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331170 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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