FY 2025 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST)
ID: 358225Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (DOT-PHMSA)

Award Range

$500K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358225

Additional Information

https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/grants/hazmat/supplemental-public-sector-training-spst-grant
Timeline
    Description

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is offering the FY 2025 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST) to enhance training programs for emergency responders dealing with hazardous materials (HAZMAT). This grant program, which has a total funding amount of $2 million, aims to support national nonprofit fire service organizations in developing "train-the-trainer" programs that address HAZMAT training needs, particularly in underserved areas. Eligible applicants can receive grants ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, with applications due by March 17, 2025, and no matching fund requirements. Interested parties can find more information and submit applications through the PHMSA website or contact HMEP.Grants@dot.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    HMEP.Grants@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY25.pdf
    The document outlines the terms and conditions for grants and cooperative agreements administered by the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It establishes the legal and administrative responsibilities of the grant recipients, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and requirements. Key sections include definitions of roles, financial management protocols, restrictions on lobbying, and nondiscrimination mandates, as well as requirements for drug-free workplaces and adherence to safety initiatives like the "811 Call Before You Dig" program. The document details processes for electronic invoicing, payment methods, advance payments, and necessary reports. It also highlights the importance of contracting with small and disadvantaged businesses, outlines expectations for workplace safety concerning seat belt use and texting while driving, and emphasizes the prohibition against requiring internal confidentiality agreements for reporting fraud. Furthermore, recipients are instructed on reporting executive compensation and are required to adhere to standards aimed at preventing human trafficking in relation to the grant activities. The summary emphasizes the government’s goal of ensuring the effective and ethical use of grant funds while ensuring compliance with established regulations and standards.
    SPST.pdf
    The Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) Grant, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), aims to enhance training programs for emergency responders dealing with hazardous materials (HAZMAT). For fiscal year 2025, available funding totals $2 million, with individual grants ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. The program seeks applications primarily from national nonprofit fire service organizations qualified in the “train-the-trainer” model. Eligible applicants must demonstrate experience in HAZMAT training and the ability to address training needs, particularly in underserved areas. The application process requires online submission through grants.gov, with deadlines for proposals set for March 17, 2025, and mandatory registrations with SAM and FedConnect. Notably, there are no matching fund requirements. PHMSA places a high priority on safety, equity, and capacity-building within the context of the USDOT's strategic goals. Successful projects will be assessed based on their technical merit and their potential to improve safety and training outcomes for HAZMAT responders, with notifications of funding decisions expected by August 31, 2025. Grant recipients must comply with federal reporting standards and demonstrate effective program evaluation throughout the grant period.
    Title.pdf
    The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) enforces Title VI and related non-discrimination assurances for recipients of federal financial assistance, including from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The document outlines the need for compliance with various federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, and disability. Recipients must ensure no individual faces exclusion or discrimination in any program or activity supported by federal funds. Key commitments include inclusion of anti-discrimination clauses in contracts and solicitations, maintaining compliance throughout the project duration, and allowing federal access to records for compliance verification. Furthermore, the document emphasizes that violations of these provisions may result in sanctions, including withholding funds or canceling contracts. These assurances serve to promote fair participation and opportunity in federally supported projects, reinforcing the USDOT's commitment to civil rights as foundational in the handling of federal grants and contracts. This aligns with overarching government efforts to ensure equitable access to services across various levels of assistance and development.
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