The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has initiated the acceptance of grant applications for members of the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS).
The Commercial Motor Vehicles Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant empowers NAPFTDS members to utilize federal funding to provide truck driving training to U.S. Military veterans, including National Guard members, Reservists, and select family members of veterans.
Additionally, this grant allows refugees and individuals from underrepresented communities to receive funding for truck driving training.
The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, April 19. Eligible applicants must be either an accredited institution or a non-accredited institution listed on an Eligible Training Provider List under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program.
“FMCSA’s mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses,” said agency officials. “FMCSA’s program of awarding grants for operator safety training furthers that mission. The CMVOST grant program supports the Secretary’s strategic goals. Its purpose is to train individuals in the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles. This program will prioritize training for current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reservists.”
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration foresees awarding approximately 15 grants, with a federal funding limit set at $200,000 per award. Interested parties are encouraged to apply before the specified deadline.
Source: The Trucker
