Opportunity Information: Apply for FM CDL 23 001
The FY2023 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) grant is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to states and other eligible organizations to strengthen and modernize the national Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program. At its core, the program is meant to support a consistent, reliable national system that prevents fragmented licensing and recordkeeping and helps ensure that commercial drivers are properly qualified and monitored.
A central principle behind this opportunity is the national CDL framework often summarized as "One Driver - One License - One Record." In practical terms, this means the CDL system should ensure that each commercial driver is tied to a single licensing credential and a single, complete driver history record, rather than having multiple licenses or incomplete or scattered records across jurisdictions. This concept is designed to reduce fraud, close loopholes, and improve safety oversight by making sure states can accurately see a driver's full history, including violations and disqualifications, regardless of where events occurred.
The grant also emphasizes the required testing and record integrity components of the national program. Specifically, it highlights that states must conduct knowledge and skills testing before issuing a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and/or a CDL. It further stresses the importance of maintaining a complete and accurate driver history record for every individual who holds a CLP or CDL. Alongside record completeness, the program underscores the need to apply driver disqualifications when appropriate, reinforcing that the licensing system is not just about issuing credentials but also about enforcing safety-related consequences consistently and correctly.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant (not a loan or cooperative agreement) and is categorized under the Transportation funding activity area. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FM CDL 23 001 and is associated with CFDA number 20.232. The posting lists an overall award ceiling of $70,400,000 and anticipates making approximately 55 awards, indicating a relatively broad distribution of funding across multiple recipients rather than a small number of very large awards.
Eligibility is broad compared to many transportation safety grants. Eligible applicants include state governments as well as county and city or township governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The eligibility list also includes for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and small businesses, suggesting that projects may involve a range of partners that can support state CDL systems, technology, compliance activities, or related implementation work aligned with FMCSA goals.
Key dates included in the notice indicate the opportunity was created on January 31, 2023, with an original application closing date of April 3, 2023, and no extension explanation provided in the text. While that means this specific FY2023 round is historically dated, the content still describes the program's intent and the kinds of system improvements FMCSA seeks to support through CDLPI funding.
Overall, the CDLPI grant opportunity is aimed at improving the integrity and effectiveness of the national CDL program by supporting better testing practices, stronger and more accurate driver record systems, and consistent enforcement actions like disqualifications. The policy goal is to make sure commercial drivers are properly vetted, tracked, and regulated across state lines, which in turn supports safer commercial motor vehicle operations nationwide.Apply for FM CDL 23 001
- The Department of Transportation, DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2023 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.232.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 03, 2023 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 55 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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