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Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant

Agency: Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Assistance Listings
  • 20.712 -- Hazardous Materials Instructor Training

Archived opportunityLast Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Important dates

  • Archived: July 30, 2026
  • Closed: June 30, 2026

    Do not physically mail any applications. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application per applicant.

Award details

  • Expected project funding: $3,000,000
  • Expected awards: 15

Award min.

$250,000

Award max.

$1,000,000

  • Funding opportunity number:DOT-PHM-26-A712-009
  • Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
  • Funding instrument type:
    • Grant
  • Opportunity Category:Discretionary
  • Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
  • Category of Funding Activity:
    • Employment labor and training
    • Transportation
  • Category Explanation:Not specified

History

  • Posted date: May 29, 2026
  • Archive date: July 30, 2026
  • Version: 7

View version history on Grants.gov

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

Nonprofit

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

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Additional information on eligibility

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.

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
HMIT_NOFO_for_Posting_May_29_Revised.pdf
HMIT_NOFO_for Posting May 29_Revised
Jun 1, 2026 03:12 PM UTC
PHMSA_Terms_and_Conditions_2026.pdf
PHMSA Terms and Conditions 2026
Jun 19, 2026 12:17 AM UTC
PHMSA_Terms_and_Conditions_2026_FINAL.pdf
PHMSA Terms and Conditions 2026_FINAL
Jun 19, 2026 01:44 AM UTC

Agency contact information

Email: cristina.keating@dot.gov

General Contact

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

Link to additional information

No additional information is available

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