This grant, offered by the Department of Transportation, is designed to provide essential emergency response training focused on railroad incidents. The program equips emergency responders, including emergency medical technicians, police, and fire personnel, with critical knowledge and skills. Participants will learn about tank car nomenclature, understand railroad operations, and master other related matters vital for effectively mitigating railroad emergencies. This initiative aims to enhance the preparedness and safety capabilities of frontline personnel dealing with complex transportation incidents, ensuring a more coordinated and effective response to potential hazards on rail networks.
Opportunity ID: 350115
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SEC-23-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 Transportation Emergency Response Training |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 06, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2023 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 20, 2023 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The only entity permitted to apply for this grant is the American Chemistry Council. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Transportation Emergency Response Training
Training for emergency responders, emergency medical technicians, police/fire personnel, etc. of tank car nomenclature, railroad operations and other related matters useful to mitigate railroad emergencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY23 Transportation Emergency Response Training |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone Number: 1.866.577.0771 or 202.401.5282 Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET |
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