This grant, offered by PHMSA, is for the purpose of enhancing the capabilities of local emergency responders through specialized training programs. The Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant seeks competitive applications from eligible organizations to fund initiatives that improve preparedness for incidents involving hazardous material transportation. The core objective is to equip responders with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively protect communities, property, and the environment from the impacts of such accidents. Training programs funded by this grant must align with existing regulations and National Fire Protection standards, ensuring a high level of competence among those responding to hazardous material emergencies and incidents.
Opportunity ID: 358222
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 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: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | Through this grant opportunity, PHMSA solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DOT-PHMSA ALERT Webpage |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADDED OPEN DATE. | May 29, 2025 | |
| sending synospsis and package to Grants.gov | Jan 15, 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 | |
| UPDATED E-MAIL | Jan 15, 2025 | |
| Updated. | Jan 15, 2025 | |
| Jan 15, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 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: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | Through this grant opportunity, PHMSA solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DOT-PHMSA ALERT Webpage |
| 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 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| 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: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | Through this grant opportunity, PHMSA solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DOT-PHMSA ALERT Webpage |
| 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 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| 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 15, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: |
Through this grant opportunity, PHMSA solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DOT-PHMSA ALERT Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
HMIT.GRANTS@DOT.GOV
Email:HMIT.GRANTS@DOT.GOV |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 22, 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 15, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: |
Through this grant opportunity, PHMSA solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DOT-PHMSA ALERT Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
HMIT.GRANTS@DOT.GOV
Email:HMIT.GRANTS@DOT.GOV |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 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 15, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: |
Through this grant opportunity, PHMSA solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DOT-PHMSA ALERT Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
HMIT.GRANTS@DOT.GOV
Email:tremayne.terry@dot.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| 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 16, 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 15, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | Through this grant opportunity, PHMSA solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DOT-PHMSA ALERT Webpage |
| 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 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK325NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2025 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant |
| 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: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.703 — Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants |
| 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 16, 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 15, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | Through this grant opportunity, PHMSA solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DOT-PHMSA ALERT Webpage |
| 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 358222 Revised Full Announcement-693JK325NF0010 (000004) -> HAZMAT Terms and Conditions 2025.pdf
Folder 358222 Revised Full Announcement-693JK325NF0010 (000004) -> ALERT NOFO FY 2025.pdf
Folder 358222 Revised Full Announcement-693JK325NF0010 (000004) -> HAZMAT Nonprofit FAQ.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.703 | PKG00290103 | May 19, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358222 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358222 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358222 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358222 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358222 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358222 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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