Opportunity Information: Apply for FM MHP 25 004
The FY2025 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) grant opportunity is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is announced through Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number FM-MHP-25-004 and is meant to fund activities that support the HP-CMV program mission, which broadly centers on improving safety and oversight related to commercial motor vehicle operations. FMCSA notes that, when it reviews applications and chooses award recipients, it plans to apply the principles in DOT Order 2100.7, which emphasizes reliance on sound economic analysis in DOT policies, programs, and activities. In practical terms, applicants should expect that proposals will be judged not only on merit and feasibility, but also on how clearly they justify benefits, costs, and measurable outcomes.
The program is authorized and governed by federal statute and regulation, specifically 49 U.S.C. 31102(l), as amended by provisions in Public Law 117-58 (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021), and by 49 CFR Part 350. These citations matter because they frame what kinds of projects are allowable, how funds can be administered, and what compliance and reporting expectations come with an award. The NOFO also makes clear that total funding levels depend on congressional appropriations, so final award totals could change.
For FY 2025, FMCSA anticipates awarding about $86.6 million in combined funding across two related programs: HP-CMV and High Priority-Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD). The HP-ITD funding will be offered under a separate NOFO, so applicants should treat HP-CMV as its own competition and not assume that ITD-eligible activities automatically fall under this particular notice. Within this HP-CMV NOFO, the award ceiling listed is $46,600,000, and FMCSA expects to make around 30 awards. The assistance listing associated with this program is CFDA (Assistance Listing) 20.237, and the funding instrument is a grant.
Eligible applicants span a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including state governments, local governments (counties, cities, townships), special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than IHEs). That mix suggests the program is designed to support both governmental enforcement and safety functions as well as complementary activities led by nonprofits and academic partners, as long as they align with HP-CMV priorities and meet federal grant requirements.
Key administrative details in the posting include an opportunity category of discretionary, a transportation funding activity category, and an original application closing date of June 20, 2025. The opportunity was created on May 21, 2025. Applicants considering submission should plan around the June deadline and should also be prepared for the typical federal expectations tied to DOT/FMCSA grants, such as clear project narratives, defined deliverables, defensible budgets, and performance measures that demonstrate safety or operational impacts consistent with the program purpose and the economic-analysis emphasis highlighted in DOT Order 2100.7.Apply for FM MHP 25 004
- The DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2025 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.237.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-05-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-06-20. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $46,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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FY2025 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) Grant (FM-MHP-25-004) FAQs
What is the FY2025 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV) grant?
The FY2025 HP-CMV grant is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It supports activities that advance the HP-CMV mission, which broadly focuses on improving safety and oversight related to commercial motor vehicle operations.
What is the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number for this grant?
The NOFO number is FM-MHP-25-004.
Who is the federal agency offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA/Assistance Listing) number?
The Assistance Listing number associated with this program is 20.237.
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the application deadline for the HP-CMV NOFO?
The original application closing date listed is June 20, 2025.
When was this opportunity posted/created?
The opportunity was created on May 21, 2025.
How much funding does FMCSA anticipate awarding in FY2025 across HP-CMV and related programs?
FMCSA anticipates about $86.6 million in combined funding across two related programs: HP-CMV and High Priority-Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD).
Is HP-ITD included under this same NOFO?
No. HP-ITD funding will be offered under a separate NOFO. HP-CMV should be treated as its own competition, and applicants should not assume HP-ITD-eligible activities are included under this HP-CMV notice.
What is the award ceiling listed for this HP-CMV NOFO?
The award ceiling listed within this HP-CMV NOFO is $46,600,000.
How many awards does FMCSA expect to make under this NOFO?
FMCSA expects to make around 30 awards.
Are the final funding amounts guaranteed?
No. The NOFO states that total funding levels depend on congressional appropriations, so final award totals could change.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments; local governments (counties, cities, townships); special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education).
Does the eligibility list include nonprofit organizations?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education) are included among eligible applicants.
Does the eligibility list include institutions of higher education (IHEs)?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Does the eligibility list include tribal governments?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible.
What is the main mission or focus of HP-CMV funded activities?
HP-CMV funded activities are meant to support FMCSA's mission of improving safety and oversight related to commercial motor vehicle operations.
What legal authorities govern the HP-CMV program?
The program is authorized and governed by 49 U.S.C. 31102(l) (as amended by provisions in Public Law 117-58, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021) and by 49 CFR Part 350.
Why do the statutory and regulatory citations matter to applicants?
They frame what kinds of projects are allowable, how funds can be administered, and what compliance and reporting expectations come with an award.
How will FMCSA review applications and select award recipients?
FMCSA states that it plans to apply the principles in DOT Order 2100.7 when reviewing applications and choosing award recipients.
What is DOT Order 2100.7 and why is it important for applicants?
DOT Order 2100.7 emphasizes reliance on sound economic analysis in DOT policies, programs, and activities. In practical terms, proposals should not only be strong on merit and feasibility, but should also clearly justify benefits, costs, and measurable outcomes.
What should applicants emphasize in their proposals based on the NOFO description?
Applicants should be prepared to present a clear project narrative, defined deliverables, a defensible budget, and performance measures that demonstrate safety or operational impacts consistent with the program purpose. The NOFO also signals an expectation that applicants explain benefits, costs, and measurable outcomes in line with DOT Order 2100.7.
What is the opportunity category and funding activity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding activity category is transportation.
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