Closed · FM-ETS-26-001 · CFDA 20.243 · Discretionary

FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS)

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $10M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 24, 2026
Close date
3
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS) is a closed discretionary listing from DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that offered Up to $10,000,000 across 3 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $10M
award range
Closed
application status
3
expected awards
20.243
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS) - is cataloged under number FM-ETS-26-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.243, posted by DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 26, 2026 and last updated on April 1, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $10,000,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 3 awards. If the agency funds the expected 3 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $3.3 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 24, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $10,000,000

Close Date

April 24, 2026

No Explanation

Posted

March 26, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

3

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The objectives of the HP-ETS grant program are (1) 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 Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Out-of-Service criteria, and (2) to develop related training materials to increase awareness and education on CMV safety and otherwise improve CMV safety.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 13. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency 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. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 26, 2026
Close Date April 24, 2026
Archive Date May 24, 2026
Last Updated April 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle High Priority Enforcement Training and Support Grant Program (HP-ETS)", offered by DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.243. The objectives of the HP-ETS grant program are (1) to train non-Federal employees who conduct CMV enforcement activities in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Hazardous ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 24, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $10,000,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 3.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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