Hazardous Materials Instructor 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 the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), solicit competitive applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) grant funds. For award consideration, nonprofit organizations must demonstrate expertise in conducting training programs for hazmat employees, and the ability to reach and involve in a training program a target population of hazmat employees.Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential for hazmat employees to ensure: (1) Hazmat employees...
receive initial and continuing training on the risks involved in transporting hazardous materials; (2) the relevant training requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR) are met; and (3) hazmat employees will be equipped to ensure their safety and the safety of others. Effective training of employees can reduce risk and the likelihood of hazmat incidents and accidents, and is key to ensuring that hazardous materials are transported safely.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Agreements Specialist Shaukat Mirza 202-366-2523
shaukat.mirza@dot.gov
Agreement Specialist Email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY19_HMIT_NOFO_693JK319NF0008_REVISED.pdf | 693JK319NF0008-REVISED NOFO | Jul 19, 2019 03:38 PM UTC |
| HMIT_NOFO_Question_and_Response_07_24_2019.pdf | HMIT NOFO Question and Response 07_24_2019 | Jul 24, 2019 08:46 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: October 1, 2019
Award
$4,000,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$250,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
693JK319NF0008
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
6
Posted date:
March 26, 2019
Archive date:
October 1, 2019
