Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training Grants
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Assistance Listings
- 20.703 -- Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), through this competitive grant opportunity, is requesting applications from national nonprofit fire service organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. The foundation of the ALERT Grants focuses on incident response activities related to the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail. ALERT grant funding will be awarded to nonprofit organizations to train individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Agreement Specialist Shaukat Mirza (202) 366-2523
shaukat.mirza@dot.gov
Agreement Specialist Email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY19_ALERT_NOFO_693JK319NF0010_with_TCs.pdf | FY19 ALERT NOFO 693JK319NF0010 with T&Cs | Jun 12, 2019 06:08 PM UTC |
| Title_VI_Assurance_Statement.docx | Title VI Assurance Statement | Jun 12, 2019 02:35 PM UTC |
| ED-80_Form.pdf | ED-80 Form | Jun 12, 2019 02:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 11, 2019
Award
$1,300,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$1,300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
693JK319NF0010
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 12, 2019
Archive date:
September 11, 2019
