FY2026 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)

The High Priority Commercial Motor Vehicle Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The program is designed to advance national priorities related to commercial motor vehicle safety, including reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration serves as the lead federal agency overseeing commercial vehicle regulation and safety, and this funding opportunity represents a key mechanism for supporting state, local, tribal, academic, and nonprofit partners in implementing safety initiatives. The primary purpose of this program is to fund projects that improve compliance with federal safety regulations, enhance data quality, increase public awareness, and deploy innovative technologies to support safer transportation systems. The program emphasizes high-risk crash corridor interventions, hazardous materials safety, passenger transportation safety, and improved data systems such as the Performance Registration Information Systems Management program. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative, data-driven approaches that align with national priorities and demonstrate measurable safety outcomes. Funding is available for a wide range of allowable uses, including enforcement activities, safety inspections, public education campaigns, technology deployment, research initiatives, and training programs. Projects must support public safety objectives and cannot be used to acquire goods or services for direct federal use. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds for fiscal year 2026, which lowers barriers for eligible applicants. Awards are issued either as grants or cooperative agreements depending on the level of federal involvement required. Eligible applicants include state government agencies, local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For-profit organizations and individuals are explicitly excluded. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity, legal authority, and the ability to carry out proposed activities. In some cases, coordination with state agencies or certification of compliance with federal requirements is required as part of eligibility. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov and include several required components, such as the SF-424 application form, budget narrative, project narrative, and supporting documentation. The project narrative must include sections such as introduction, problem statement, performance objectives, activity plan, measurement plan, and monitoring strategy. Applications are evaluated based on technical merit, alignment with national priorities, budget reasonableness, and past performance where applicable. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is June 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Awards are expected to be announced following a multi-stage review process that includes eligibility screening, technical review, and final selection by agency leadership. The period of performance generally spans two years, with flexibility for adjustment after award. The program is issued annually, and future cycles are anticipated based on federal appropriations and program priorities. Applicants may contact program or financial representatives via provided email and phone contacts for assistance during the application process.

Ensure proposals are data-driven with clear performance metrics; align closely with national priorities; demonstrate organizational capacity and measurable outcomes