Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a new Iowa CDL infrastructure grant that will provide $5 million in funding to support CDL programs at Iowa community colleges that train individuals who are working on obtaining their commercial driver’s license. The funding will assist community college programs with building, purchasing or remodeling CDL training infrastructure. Earlier this spring, Reynolds announced $2.94 million in grants would support 46 employer programs that prepare drivers for meeting CDL requirements. “Here in Iowa, we need to do everything we can to help get more skilled, qualified drivers on the road – and that work has to include easing the pathway to a CDL,” Reynolds said in a prepared release. “With this unique grant program, community colleges will have the opportunity to upgrade facilities, find more space or purchase newer equipment to keep their program competitive while attracting the Iowans who can help meet the demand for drivers.” Funding is open to Iowa’s community colleges, with priority given to applicants who have the ability to train and certify truck drivers continuously and in higher volumes. Iowa Workforce Development will also consider location to help ensure geographic diversity of the grant awards. To access grant applications, click here.