The HMSI department is offering this grant program to provide financial assistance to states for performing vital hazardous material shipper inspections. This initiative is designed to significantly improve the safety protocols surrounding hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transport, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence of fatalities and injuries nationwide. This grant is specifically for the purpose of enabling states to cover the essential operational costs associated with conducting thorough HAZMAT shipper inspections. Eligible expenditures include personnel salaries for inspectors, necessary travel expenses, acquisition of specialized equipment, procurement of essential supplies, and comprehensive training programs for HAZMAT inspectors. The program’s core objective is to bolster state capabilities in enforcing safety standards, thereby enhancing public safety and mitigating risks in the transportation of dangerous goods.
Opportunity ID: 358224
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 HMSI GRANT AWARD |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.707 — Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2025 DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2025 DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | HMSI is a financial assistance program that provides grants to states to perform hazardous material shipper inspections to improve the safety of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transport, reduce fatalities, and reduce injuries. States can utilize HMSI funding to cover costs for HAZMAT shipper inspections to include personnel, travel, equipment, supplies, and training for HAZMAT inspectors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TREMAYNE TERRY 202-366-6942
tremayne.terry@dot.gov Email:tremayne.terry@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Revised NOFO uploaded. | May 19, 2025 | |
| PHMSA is continuing the important grant programs that support pipeline and hazardous materials safety. We are updating the Notices of Funding Opportunity and will repost them for your application. The update will include all the guidance, opportunities, and Administration priorities to ensure our grants improve safety. Thank you for considering these grants and we will notify you when posted. | Jan 15, 2025 | |
| updated email | Jan 15, 2025 | |
| Jan 15, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 HMSI GRANT AWARD |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.707 — Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2025 DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2025 DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | HMSI is a financial assistance program that provides grants to states to perform hazardous material shipper inspections to improve the safety of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transport, reduce fatalities, and reduce injuries. States can utilize HMSI funding to cover costs for HAZMAT shipper inspections to include personnel, travel, equipment, supplies, and training for HAZMAT inspectors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TREMAYNE TERRY 202-366-6942
tremayne.terry@dot.gov Email:tremayne.terry@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 HMSI GRANT AWARD |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.707 — Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2025 DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: |
HMSI is a financial assistance program that provides grants to states to perform hazardous material shipper inspections to improve the safety of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transport, reduce fatalities, and reduce injuries. States can utilize HMSI funding to cover costs for HAZMAT shipper inspections to include personnel, travel, equipment, supplies, and training for HAZMAT inspectors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
HMEP.Grants@dot.gov
Email:HMEP.Grants@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 HMSI GRANT AWARD |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.707 — Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2025 DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: |
HMSI is a financial assistance program that provides grants to states to perform hazardous material shipper inspections to improve the safety of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transport, reduce fatalities, and reduce injuries. States can utilize HMSI funding to cover costs for HAZMAT shipper inspections to include personnel, travel, equipment, supplies, and training for HAZMAT inspectors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
HMEP.Grants@dot.gov
Email:HMEP.Grants@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 HMSI GRANT AWARD |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.707 — Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2025 DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | HMSI is a financial assistance program that provides grants to states to perform hazardous material shipper inspections to improve the safety of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transport, reduce fatalities, and reduce injuries. States can utilize HMSI funding to cover costs for HAZMAT shipper inspections to include personnel, travel, equipment, supplies, and training for HAZMAT inspectors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TREMAYNE TERRY 202-366-6942
tremayne.terry@dot.gov Email:tremayne.terry@dot.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 358224 Revised Full Announcement-693JK325NF0001 (000001) -> HMSI NOFO FY 2025.pdf
Folder 358224 Revised Full Announcement-693JK325NF0001 (000001) -> HMSI Grant Terms and Conditions.pdf
Folder 358224 Revised Full Announcement-693JK325NF0001 (000001) -> FAQs for the Hazardous Materials State Inspection.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | TREMAYNE TERRY 202-366-6942 tremayne.terry@dot.gov Email: tremayne.terry@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.707 | PKG00290104 | May 19, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358224 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358224 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358224 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358224 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358224 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358224 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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