FY2023 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)

Background
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 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), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). FMCSA anticipates awarding approximately $70,400,000 during FY 2023.

Grant Details
The CDLPI program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other eligible entities to carry out and improve the compliance level of the national CDL program. The national CDL program focuses 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.' Further, the national CDL program requires States to conduct knowledge and skills testing before issuing a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and/or CDL; to maintain a complete and accurate driver history record for anyone who obtains a CLP and/or CDL; and to impose driver disqualifications, as required by the regulations. The grant provides information about the FY 2023 CDLPI program priorities and guidance for preparing and submitting a grant application. FMCSA will award grants under this announcement 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, Federally recognized Native American tribal organizations, for-profit entities capable of executing national projects that aid SDLAs in their compliance efforts, local governmental agencies, and institutions of higher education.

Period of Performance
In accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 31104(f)(6), 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.

Grant Value
$70,400,000 during FY 2023