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Eligible: Local Government, State Agencies

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$472,000 - $52,000,000

Development of FY 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals

From US Department of Transportation

The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is a Federal formula grant program that provides financial assistance to States, and U.S. Territories to reduce the number and severity of crashes, injuries, and fatalities and hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles. This grant supports the development of annual state Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans, required by law for states to qualify for commercial vehicle safety grant funding. These plans guide efforts to reduce the number and severity of crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Development of FY 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals

    • Source

      US Department of Transportation

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $495,000,000

    • Award Range

      $472,000 - $52,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Topics

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, State Agencies

    • Activity

      Planning

    • Eligibility

      State governments

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Disbursement Method

      Credit on federal taxes

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Jul 14, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Oct 9, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      The MCSAP Grant Program is managed by the FMCSA Associate Administrator for Safety.
      However, for more information related to this announcement or application submission, the State MCSAP lead agency may contact:

      • The FMCSA Division Office in its State;
      • The FMCSA Grants Management Help Desk at (202) 366-0621 or via email at FMCSA_GrantMgmtHelpDesk@dot.gov; or
      • The State Programs Division at (202) 366-6274 or via email at StatePrograms@dot.gov

    • Resources

      Program Information and FY26 Budget Estimates: FMCSA FY 2026 Budget Estimates CJ

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