This grant is for the purpose of significantly enhancing the capabilities of emergency responders, including emergency medical technicians, police, and fire personnel, in mitigating railroad emergencies. It will fund comprehensive training focused on critical aspects such as tank car nomenclature and intricate railroad operations. Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills relevant to effectively respond to and manage incidents involving rail transport. The ultimate aim is to bolster preparedness and ensure a safer, more efficient response to potential railroad emergencies across various jurisdictions, ultimately protecting communities and infrastructure. This initiative supports a proactive approach to emergency management within the transportation sector, equipping front-line personnel with the specialized expertise required for complex rail incidents, thereby fostering greater public safety.
Opportunity ID: 356484
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SEC-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 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 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| 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: | This grant will fund 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: | FY24 Transportation Emergency Response Training |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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