Opportunity Information: Apply for HM SPS 14 001
Apply for HM SPS 14 001
- The PHMSA Hazmat Grants in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2014 PHMSA SPST GRANT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.703 Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2013 and posted on May 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2014 PHMSA SPST GRANT (Funding Opportunity Number HM SPS 14 001) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It falls under the Transportation funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 20.703, titled "Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants," which generally supports efforts that strengthen public-sector readiness for hazardous materials incidents through training and planning.
This opportunity was specifically targeted to a narrow applicant pool: national nonprofit employee organizations whose members are engaged solely in fighting fires. In other words, it was intended for national firefighter-focused nonprofit employee organizations, rather than the broader range of state and local governments or general nonprofits that might be eligible under other hazmat-related programs. The listing indicates "Others" as eligible applicants, with clarification provided in the announcement text, and does not list additional eligibility details beyond that firefighter-only membership focus. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
PHMSA expected to make two awards under this announcement. Individual awards were anticipated to fall between an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating relatively large grant sizes aimed at significant national-level training or planning efforts rather than small local projects. The funding instrument type was a standard grant.
The timeline shows the opportunity was posted on May 20, 2013 (created May 16, 2013), with an application closing date of July 3, 2013. The archive date was August 2, 2013, indicating the announcement is no longer open and is maintained for historical reference.
For support or access issues related to the full announcement, PHMSA directed applicants to the HMEP Grants Office, reachable at HMEP.Grants@dot.gov or by phone at (202) 366-1109. This contact information suggests the opportunity was administered through PHMSA's Hazmat Grants/HMEP (Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness) grant management channels.
FAQs: 2014 PHMSA SPST Grant (Funding Opportunity Number HM SPS 14 001)
What is the 2014 PHMSA SPST Grant (HM SPS 14 001)?
The 2014 PHMSA SPST Grant (Funding Opportunity Number HM SPS 14 001) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It is associated with CFDA 20.703, "Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants."
Which agency administered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The grant falls under the Transportation funding activity category.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.703, titled "Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants."
What was the general purpose of CFDA 20.703 as described here?
Based on the listing description provided, CFDA 20.703 generally supports efforts that strengthen public-sector readiness for hazardous materials incidents through training and planning.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly targeted to national nonprofit employee organizations whose members are engaged solely in fighting fires. In practical terms, it was intended for national firefighter-focused nonprofit employee organizations, not a broad pool of state/local governments or general nonprofits.
Does the listing include any other eligible applicant types?
The listing indicates "Others" as eligible applicants, with the clarification in the announcement text that this refers to national nonprofit employee organizations with members engaged solely in fighting fires. No additional eligibility details are provided beyond that firefighter-only membership focus.
Was this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
It was a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specified that there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
How many awards did PHMSA expect to make under this announcement?
PHMSA expected to make two awards.
What was the anticipated award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from an award floor of $500,000 to an award ceiling of $1,000,000.
What does the award range suggest about the intended scope of projects?
The relatively large award sizes suggest the funding was aimed at significant national-level training or planning efforts rather than small local projects.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a standard grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2013 (created May 16, 2013).
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was July 3, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was August 2, 2013, indicating the announcement is no longer open and is maintained for historical reference.
Who should applicants contact for support or access issues related to the full announcement?
PHMSA directed applicants to the HMEP Grants Office for support or access issues. The contact email was HMEP.Grants@dot.gov and the phone number was (202) 366-1109.
What does the provided contact information indicate about how this opportunity was managed?
The use of the HMEP Grants Office contact information suggests the opportunity was administered through PHMSA's Hazmat Grants/HMEP (Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness) grant management channels.
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