This grant is for the purpose of providing essential transportation emergency response training, meticulously designed to bolster the capabilities of frontline personnel. It targets a diverse group of emergency professionals, including emergency responders, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), police, and fire service personnel. The curriculum focuses on critical knowledge areas such as precise tank car nomenclature, intricate railroad operations, and other directly relevant information. The program aims to equip participants with the specialized expertise required to effectively respond to and mitigate complex railroad emergencies. By enhancing their understanding of railroad systems and potential hazards, this training ensures a safer and more efficient resolution of incidents, ultimately protecting communities and infrastructure.
Opportunity ID: 52868
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | RS-SEC-10-001 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | 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: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 20.301 — Railroad Safety |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2010 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2010 No Explanation |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2010 No Explanation |
Archive Date: | May 19, 2010 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only the AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL may apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
Description: | Transportation Emergency Response Training Training for emergency responders, emergency medical technicians, police, fire, etc. of tank car nomenclature, railroad operations, and related information useful to mitigate a railroad emergency. |
Link to Additional Information: | Transportation Emergency Response Training |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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