FY 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG)

The Fiscal Year 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG) Program, offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), provides $1,000,000 in competitive discretionary grants ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. This program, Assistance Listing 20.711, aims to fund nonprofit organizations that conduct national outreach and training programs. The goal is to help communities prepare for and respond to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transportation incidents, including Class 3 flammable liquids by rail, and to train state and local personnel in HAZMAT enforcement. Applications are due by June 19, 2026, with questions due by June 17, 2026. Applicants must register on grants.gov and maintain active SAM.gov registration. The funding does not require cost-sharing, but specific cost restrictions apply. Awards are anticipated by September 30, 2026, with a performance period of 12 to 24 months. Grant recipients will undergo administrative, technical, and programmatic reviews, with post-award reporting requirements including progress and financial reports.

The Fiscal Year 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG) Program, offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), provides $1,000,000 in competitive discretionary grant funding to eligible nonprofit organizations. The grants, ranging from $250,000 to $500,000, aim to support national outreach and training programs for communities to prepare for and respond to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transportation incidents, including Class 3 flammable liquids by rail. Additionally, funding will train state and local personnel in enforcing safe HAZMAT transportation. The application period is from May 18, 2026, to June 19, 2026, with a questions due date of June 17, 2026. Applicants must register on grants.gov and maintain an active SAM.gov registration. The program emphasizes increasing safety through HAZMAT incident preparedness and response training.

The Fiscal Year 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG) Program, offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), provides $1,000,000 in competitive discretionary grants to nonprofit organizations. The program aims to fund national outreach and training initiatives to help communities prepare for and respond to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transportation incidents, including those involving Class 3 flammable liquids by rail, and to train state and local enforcement personnel. Individual awards are expected to range from $250,000 to $500,000, with a performance period of 12 to 24 months. Applications are due by June 19, 2026, and questions by June 17, 2026. Applicants must register with grants.gov and maintain an active SAM.gov registration. Evaluation criteria include technical capacity for outreach or training, programmatic goals, and budget alignment. Cost-sharing is not required, but certain expenses are restricted. The program emphasizes increasing safety and compliance with federal regulations.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG) Program, a competitive funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations. With $1,000,000 available and individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $500,000, the program aims to enhance hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transportation training and outreach. Eligible nonprofits will conduct national outreach to communities for HAZMAT preparedness and response, and train State and local personnel in HAZMAT transportation enforcement. Applications are due by June 19, 2026, and require registration with grants.gov and an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The grants will be awarded by September 30, 2026, with a performance period of 12 to 24 months. No cost-sharing or matching is required, but specific funding restrictions apply. Awardees must submit progress and financial reports and comply with federal regulations.