FY 2025 HMEP Grant Program States and Territories
ID: 358359Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (DOT-PHMSA)

Award Range

$50K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358359

Additional Information

https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/hazmat/hazardous-materials-emergency-preparedness-hmep-grant
Timeline
    Description

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is offering the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at enhancing the safe transportation and emergency response preparedness for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) across states and territories. Eligible applicants, including state governments and U.S. territories, can apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, with a total funding pool of $30 million available to support activities such as training programs, commodity flow studies, and emergency response planning. The program is critical for improving local capabilities in managing HAZMAT incidents, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and promoting public safety. Applications must be submitted electronically via grants.gov by March 21, 2025, and further details can be obtained by contacting HMEP.grants@dot.gov or visiting the PHMSA HMEP Grants website.

    Point(s) of Contact
    HMEP.grants@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
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    HMEP.bin
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced funding opportunities for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants for States and Territories for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This initiative, with a total available fund of $30 million, aims to enhance safe transportation and response preparedness for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) through planned training and activities. Applications are due by March 21, 2025, requiring electronic submission via grants.gov. Eligible applicants are states and U.S. territories, with a mandatory 20% matching fund requirement. Key project areas include commodity flow studies, training programs, and emergency response planning. Evaluation of applications will prioritize safety, equity, and community impact, with grants awarded by August 31, 2025, and a project performance period of 36 months. PHMSA emphasizes compliance with federal regulations and the importance of records in managing allocated funds effectively. The program supports long-term planning and training needs to improve HAZMAT incident responses and public safety.
    HMEP.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced funding opportunities for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants for States and Territories for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This initiative, with a total available fund of $30 million, aims to enhance safe transportation and response preparedness for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) through planned training and activities. Applications are due by March 21, 2025, requiring electronic submission via grants.gov. Eligible applicants are states and U.S. territories, with a mandatory 20% matching fund requirement. Key project areas include commodity flow studies, training programs, and emergency response planning. Evaluation of applications will prioritize safety, equity, and community impact, with grants awarded by August 31, 2025, and a project performance period of 36 months. PHMSA emphasizes compliance with federal regulations and the importance of records in managing allocated funds effectively. The program supports long-term planning and training needs to improve HAZMAT incident responses and public safety.
    Overtime-and-Backfill.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides guidance for the reimbursement of overtime and backfill costs as well as stipends for volunteers involved in Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant activities. This guidance allows HMEP grant recipients to claim up to 30% of their award for these costs, which include expenses arising from personnel exceeding their normal work hours due to approved activities. However, stipends for volunteers are capped at a nominal amount to avoid creating an employment relationship. All costs must receive prior approval and be substantiated with payroll records. Key exclusions from coverage include overtime for attendance at conferences and planning activities, along with non-eligible personnel such as course instructors. Recipients must maintain comprehensive records of involved individuals and their expenses, ensuring compliance and oversight of the grant's conditions.
    PHMSA-HMEP-Grant-Guide.pdf
    The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Guide outlines the management and compliance processes for utilizing HMEP Grant funds. Established under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990, the program assists states, territories, and Native American tribes in enhancing emergency plans regarding hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents related to commercial transportation. The guide presents expenditure guidelines, detailing allowable and unallowable costs, grant lifecycle phases including pre-award, award, and post-award, and emphasizes the importance of tailored training and planning activities. Key elements include planning and preparedness activities, such as commodity flow studies, training courses adhering to NFPA and OSHA standards, and equipment procurement requirements. The document also identifies specific conditions for expenditures, highlighting training and conference costs primarily for first responders. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive resource to facilitate effective program administration and HAZMAT emergency preparedness within communities, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and safety standards.
    SAMPLE.pdf
    The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program application outlines Calisota Emergency Management Agency's request for funding to enhance emergency planning and training for hazardous materials incidents over the FY2025-FY2027 grant cycle. The application emphasizes the need for advanced training for emergency responders to protect communities from hazardous material accidents. Calisota Emergency Management Agency aims to improve local emergency planning efforts by engaging Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), updating emergency response plans and conducting extensive training sessions for first responders. The organization plans to allocate a total budget of $301,108, combining federal ($241,041) and non-federal ($60,067) funds across various categories, including personnel, training, and supplies. Key goals include increasing first responder attendance at training, enhancing LEPC outreach, and updating emergency response protocols. The application also outlines arrangements for monitoring fund expenditures and ensuring compliance with federal requirements. Calisota's experience managing over $100 million in federal grants positions it well to efficiently handle this funding to improve hazardous materials incident response capabilities within the state.
    Title.pdf
    The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) requires recipients of federal financial assistance, particularly through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, to comply with various non-discrimination laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The document outlines assurances provided by the recipient to ensure no discrimination occurs based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in any programs or activities funded by the federal government. The recipient must implement non-discrimination measures, enact clauses to be included in contracts and agreements, and maintain compliance with pertinent regulations as stipulated in federal law. Specific assurances mandate notification in solicitations, adherence in subcontracts, and obligations that extend to facilities constructed or maintained with federal assistance. The assurances emphasize the importance of maintaining oversight and accountability to ensure compliance with civil rights laws. Overall, this document serves as a framework to promote equitable access to federally funded programs while outlining the legal obligations of recipients in the use of funds, thereby safeguarding against discrimination in the provision of services and benefits to the public.
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