The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grants to national nonprofit fire service organizations. These grants focus on incident response activities related to the transportation of hazardous materials by rail, specifically crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids. Nonprofit organizations can apply for ALERT grant funding to train individuals responsible for responding to accidents involving hazardous materials. The deadline for applications is July 12, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 316959
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JK319NF0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training Grants |
| 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: | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Description: | The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), through this competitive grant opportunity, is requesting applications from national nonprofit fire service organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. The foundation of the ALERT Grants focuses on incident response activities related to the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail. ALERT grant funding will be awarded to nonprofit organizations to train individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click this link to register for FedConnect account |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Agreement Specialist Shaukat Mirza (202) 366-2523
shaukat.mirza@dot.gov Email:shaukat.mirza@dot.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 316959 Full Announcement-Additional documentation -> ED-80 Form.pdf
Folder 316959 Full Announcement-Additional documentation -> Title VI Assurance Statement.pdf
Folder 316959 Full Announcement-FY19 ALERT NOFO 693JK319NF0010 -> FY19 ALERT NOFO 693JK319NF0010 with T&Cs.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Agreement Specialist Shaukat Mirza (202) 366-2523 shaukat.mirza@dot.gov Email: shaukat.mirza@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.703 | PKG00251960 | Jul 12, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
316959 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
316959 SF424A-1.0.pdf
316959 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
316959 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
316959 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf