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FY 2026 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin Nonprofit eligible
This open federal grant from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin supports employment & training-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 22, 2026. It provides awards up to $500K–$1M.
See full details on Grants.gov Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
Award amount
Up to $500K–$1M
Expected awards
8
Posted
May 18, 2026
Opportunity number
693JK326NF0010
CFDA
20.709
Opportunity description
The ALERT grant promotes hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. Response activities include the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail consistent with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
The ALERT grant is competitively awarded to non-profit organizations capable of delivering an established curriculum to emergency responders.
Who can apply
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Funding
Award floor
$500K
Award ceiling
$1M
Agency contact
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
TREMAYNE TERRY 202-366-6942 tremayne.terry@dot.gov
tremayne.terry@dot.govWhere to apply
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