FY2022 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation

Background
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI) financial assistance program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications from State and local governments and other eligible persons and organizations that support CDLPI activities. The program is authorized under 49 U.S.C.§ 31313, as modified by Section 23001(b) of Public Law 117-58 (2021), the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to improve the national CDL program.

Grant Details
The CDLPI program aims to improve the national CDL program by focusing 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.' The program requires States to conduct knowledge and skills testing before issuing a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and/or CDL; maintain a complete and accurate driver history record for anyone who obtains a CLP and/or CDL; and impose driver disqualifications, as appropriate. The financial assistance is provided to achieve compliance with statutory requirements and FMCSA regulations concerning driver's license standards and programs. The grant will be awarded in two categories: the CDLPI Basic Grants and CDLPI High Priority/Emerging Issues Grants.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs), other State agencies, non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, Native American tribal organizations (federally recognized), for-profit, local governmental agencies, public, State, and private institutions of higher education. Individuals are not eligible to apply or receive grant funds under the CDLPI grant program.

Period of Performance
The awarded funding is available for the fiscal year of award and the four succeeding years but may be awarded for a shorter period. The period of performance for CDLPI grants will be the date range designated in Block 4 of the Notice of Grant Award. The start date should be no later than September 30, 2022.

Grant Value
FMCSA anticipates making approximately 50 awards in response to this NOFO. The agency reserves the right to allocate additional funds for awards based upon the volume and quality of applications. Applicants must not include more than four projects per application. Awards under this NOFO will be issued as a grant or cooperative agreement.