Open Office Hours: Get Your FY26 FMCSA Grant Application Questions Answered

FMCSA FY26 Grant Application Online Live Office Hours on Thursday, May 28, 2026

Navigating federal grant opportunities can be complex. But getting clear, reliable answers shouldn’t be.

That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is hosting a series of live, online Office Hours sessions to support applicants interested in upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 funding opportunities. These sessions are designed to give stakeholders direct access to FMCSA grant program experts and help ensure a clear understanding of each Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

1. FY26 High Priority — Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) and FY26 High Priority — Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD) NOFOs:

Thursday, May 28, 12pm — 12:30pm ET

Register here.

2. FY26 Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI) and FY26 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) NOFOs:

Thursday, May 28, 3:00pm — 3:30pm ET

Register here.

Each session will provide an opportunity to engage directly with FMCSA staff responsible for administering the agency’s grant programs.

The sessions are intentionally structured to be straightforward and accessible:

• 30-minute live format focused entirely on participant questions.
• No formal presentation. This is your time to ask what matters most.
• Real-time clarification on requirements and language within the NOFOs.

Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a returning partner, these Office Hours sessions are an opportunity to gain clarity and confidence before submitting your application.

Important Guidelines

To ensure fairness and consistency for all applicants, FMCSA staff will adhere to the following boundaries:

• Staff can clarify information included in the NOFOs
• Staff cannot assist with application development, including reviewing or editing proposal language
• Questions related specifically to eligibility should be submitted via email to the appropriate grant program managers; these will be addressed outside of the live sessions

FMCSA Grants

FMCSA’s grant programs support a wide range of safety-focused efforts across the country — from commercial motor vehicle enforcement and compliance to driver training, data systems, and innovative technology deployment. These funding opportunities help state and local partners strengthen roadway safety, improve program effectiveness, and advance national transportation safety priorities. The four grant programs covered in these Office Hours sessions are:

• High Priority — Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV): Funds activities and projects that improve commercial motor vehicle safety, including increasing public awareness, conducting safety data improvement projects, and developing new technologies.
• High Priority — Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD): Provides financial and technical assistance to states to deploy, operate, and maintain innovative road safety technologies, including commercial motor vehicle, commercial driver, and carrier-specific information systems and networks.
• Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI): Focused on the execution and improvement of the national Commercial Driver’s License program, including ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing the CDL program and achieving the mission of “One Driver — One License — One Record.”
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST): Aims to increase the number of CDL holders who have received enhanced operator safety training, with a focus on assisting current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their spouses in transitioning to commercial motor vehicle careers.

To explore the full range of available grant programs, visit the FMCSA Grants page: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/grants.

Apply with Confidence

FMCSA’s grant programs play a critical role in improving roadway safety, strengthening enforcement capabilities, and supporting innovation across the commercial motor vehicle industry. These Office Hours are part of a broader effort to make the application process more transparent for all who are interested and eligible.

If you’re considering applying for FY26 funding through an FMCSA grant, this is a valuable chance to connect directly with agency experts.