The Fiscal Year 2025 High Priority-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) program, issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), offers funding opportunities to improve commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety and compliance. Governed by 49 U.S.C. §§ 31102(l) and related regulations, the program anticipates distributing approximately $46.6 million in total funding through competitive awards, with a $2 million cap per award. Final funding availability is contingent on Congressional appropriations. Funding awards will support projects advancing safety, equity, sustainability, and workforce development, as outlined in the USDOT’s strategic goals and the National Roadway Safety Strategy.

The program aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses through safety initiatives targeting CMV and non-CMV drivers in high-risk crash areas. Eligible projects include traffic enforcement in work zones, CMV safety improvements on rural roads, human trafficking awareness, drug and alcohol compliance enforcement, and the use of new technologies to enhance safety efforts. Additional focus areas include passenger safety, skill performance evaluation programs, and the deployment of tire pressure monitoring systems. Public education and outreach campaigns promoting safety and equity are also encouraged.

Applicants may include state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other eligible entities. Applications must advance a public purpose, demonstrate alignment with federal safety regulations, and provide detailed project narratives and performance indicators. Innovative proposals that demonstrate measurable outcomes, such as crash reduction or increased regulatory compliance, will be prioritized. Coordination with stakeholders and collaboration on broader safety initiatives is strongly encouraged.

Funding will be awarded as grants or cooperative agreements based on the degree of FMCSA’s involvement. The performance period includes the fiscal year of the award plus two additional fiscal years. Applications are limited to a maximum of four project proposals. Submissions must adhere to the requirements outlined in the NOFO, including detailed project narratives, budget plans, and measurable performance metrics. Specific guidance on submission requirements, including narrative structure and evaluation criteria, is detailed in the NOFO.

Projects will be evaluated based on their alignment with national priorities, proposed methodologies, and potential impact on safety outcomes. Special emphasis will be given to addressing unsafe CMV operations in work zones, reducing rural roadway crashes, improving passenger carrier safety, and implementing advanced technologies for enforcement and education. Applications incorporating innovative solutions, promoting equity, and addressing climate sustainability will receive additional consideration.

The application deadline and other critical dates are specified in the NOFO. For more information, including submission instructions and details on national priorities, visit the FMCSA website or consult the NOFO. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review eligibility criteria carefully and align proposed activities with the program’s goals to ensure a competitive application.