Development of Fiscal Year 2027 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals
This grant funds states and territories to develop 2027 safety plans aimed at reducing commercial vehicle crashes, injuries, fatalities, and hazardous material incidents.
Funder: DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Due Dates: August 1, 2026: Application materials due | August 21, 2026: State training plan submission | September 30, 2026: Final application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $494,962,500 | Award range: $470,000–$55,000,000 per state/territory | 56 awards expected; 5% match required
Summary: Federal formula grant to support states and territories in reducing crashes, injuries, fatalities, and hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles.
Key Information: Application requires submission via both Grants.gov and the CVSP Tool; only state governments and U.S. territories are eligible.
Description
This grant supports the development and implementation of Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans (CVSPs) under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). The program provides substantial federal funding to states and U.S. territories to improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), drivers, and carriers by reducing crashes, injuries, fatalities, and hazardous material incidents. MCSAP funds a wide range of enforcement, inspection, education, and data initiatives, with annual national priorities and emphasis areas identified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
