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Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant

Agency: Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Assistance Listings: 20.712 -- Hazardous Materials Instructor Training

Last Updated: May 29, 2026

PHMSA seeks to fund nonprofit organizations with the ability to conduct training programs for HAZMAT employees, and the ability to reach and involve a target population of HAZMAT employees in a training program. 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 HAZMAT; (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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Additional information

The HMIT program is open to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate expertise in conducting a training program for existing HAZMAT employees, and the ability to reach and involve in a training program a target population of HAZMAT employees.

Grantor contact information

Description

Cristina Keating,,,cristina.keating@dot.gov cristina.keating@dot.gov

Email

General Contact

cristina.keating@dot.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Title_VI_Non_Discrimination_Assurances_Updated_03.13.26.pdf
Title VI Non Discrimination Assurances (Updated 03.13.26)
May 29, 2026 04:17 PM UTC
HMIT_Terms_and_Conditions_2026.pdf
HMIT Terms and Conditions 2026
May 29, 2026 04:17 PM UTC
FAQ.pdf
FAQ
May 29, 2026 04:17 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: June 30, 2026

Do not physically mail any applications. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only...

Application process

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Award

$3,000,000

Program Funding

15

Expected awards

$250,000

Award Minimum

$1,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DOT-PHM-26-A712-009

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Employment labor and training

Transportation

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

2

Posted date:

May 29, 2026

Archive date:

July 30, 2026

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