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PHMSA FY 2026 HMEP Tribal Grant for HAZMAT Planning, Training, and Equipment

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting applications for the FY 2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Tribal Grant Program, focused on improving hazardous materials emergency planning and training for tribal governments and organizations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - Calisota Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) is a grantee and subgrant administrator - OEMs and Vendors: - PHMSA is the only OEM or vendor explicitly mentioned - Products and Services Requested: - HAZMAT planning and training activities, including: - Commodity flow studies - Emergency response plan development and updates - Tabletop exercises and hazard mitigation plans - HAZMAT response training, drills, and specialized courses (e.g., Hazmat Awareness, Technician, and Propane courses) - Training equipment and supplies (e.g., custom training trailer, laptops with CAMEO software) - Attendance at HAZMAT training conferences - Salaries, fringe benefits, contract support, personnel overtime, and backfill for program administration - Subgrants to local emergency planning committees for plan updates, hazard analysis, and specialized training - Notable Requirements: - Minimum 20% cost sharing or matching requirement - Compliance with federal grant management standards, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and nondiscrimination assurances - Applicants must provide detailed budgets and demonstrate project needs - Funding supports both planning and training, including equipment and personnel costs - Total available funding is $1,000,000, with individual awards expected between $50,000 and $250,000 - Progress and financial reporting required - Quantities and Part Numbers (where specified): - 8 Hazmat Awareness Courses - 3 Hazmat Technician Courses - 3 Hazmat IQ for Propane Courses - 1 Custom Training Trailer - 2 Laptops with CAMEO software - 5 Subgrants to local counties for planning and training activities

Description

The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Tribal Grant program provides funding for planning and training activities to advance the safe transport of hazardous materials. It supports training emergency responders and funding planning activities to protect persons, property, and the environment from accidents involving hazardous materials transportation. Eligible applicants are federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The grant requires a minimum 20% matching share and funds activities such as emergency response plans, HAZMAT training, drills, and related equipment.

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