This grant is offered by the Department of Transportation with the primary purpose of providing essential and specialized training for emergency responders. The program is specifically designed to equip professionals such as emergency medical technicians, police personnel, and fire service members with critical knowledge and practical skills pertinent to railroad operations. Key training areas include detailed tank car nomenclature, comprehensive understanding of railroad operational procedures, and other related matters vital for effectively mitigating and responding to railroad emergencies. This initiative aims to significantly enhance the capabilities of first responders, ensuring they are well-prepared to manage complex incidents involving rail transport infrastructure, thereby improving public safety and facilitating efficient crisis management in critical situations.
Opportunity ID: 342763
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-SEC-22-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY22 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: | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2022 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| 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: | FY22 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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