PHMSA is offering Community Safety Grants to enhance communities’ response to hazardous materials incidents and train state and local enforcement personnel in Hazardous Materials Regulations. Funded by the FAST Act, these grants support nonprofit organizations in conducting national outreach, training programs, and preparing communities for incidents involving hazardous materials transportation, including Class 3 flammable liquids by rail. The grant also focuses on training personnel responsible for enforcing safe transportation practices. Applications are accepted until May 3, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 313598
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK319NF0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Safety Grants – FY 2019 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 08, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 08, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2019 Submission Dates and Times: Completed applications must be received electronically by 11:59pm Eastern Time on May 3, 2019. Applications received after this date will not be considered. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2019 Submission Dates and Times: Completed applications must be received electronically by 11:59pm Eastern Time on May 3, 2019. Applications received after this date will not be considered. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | The purpose of this grant is to enhance communities capability to respond to hazardous materials incidents and to assist in ensuring that state and local enforcement personnel are adequately trained in the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Statute and Program Authority The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, (P.L. 114-94, codified at 49 U.S.C. ยง 5107(i)) authorizes PHMSA’s Community Safety grant program. PHMSA, through this competitive grant opportunity, is requesting applications from nonprofit organizations to (1) conduct national outreach and training programs to assist communities in preparing for and responding to accidents and incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including Class 3 flammable liquids by rail; and (2) to train state and local personnel responsible for enforcing the safe transportation of hazardous materials, including Class 3 flammable liquids. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedConnect Access |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CARLA SHEPPARD 202-366-2738
carla.sheppard@dot.gov THANH-HA NGUYEN 202-366-3352 THANH-HA.NGUYEN@DOT.GOV Email:carla.sheppard@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 313598 Full Announcement-Community Safety Grant NOFO -> FY19 CSG NOFO.pdf
Folder 313598 Full Announcement-Community Safety Grant NOFO -> CSG Q&A #1_CSG Questions.pdf
Folder 313598 Full Announcement-Community Safety Grant NOFO -> FY19 Terms and Condtions 693JK319NF0001.pdf
Folder 313598 Other Supporting Documents-Other Forms -> ED-80 Form.pdf
Folder 313598 Other Supporting Documents-Other Forms -> Title VI Assurance Statement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CARLA SHEPPARD 202-366-2738 carla.sheppard@dot.gov THANH-HA NGUYEN 202-366-3352 THANH-HA.NGUYEN@DOT.GOV Email: carla.sheppard@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.703 | 693JK319NF0001 | Community Safety Grants – FY 2019 | PKG00248925 | Mar 08, 2019 | May 03, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
313598 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
313598 SF424A-1.0.pdf
313598 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
313598 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
313598 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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