Opportunity Information: Apply for HM SPS 16 001
Apply for HM SPS 16 001
- The DOT-PHMSA-DOTPHH in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2016 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.703.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 10, 2015 and posted on Dec 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2016. (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 FY 2016 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT-PHMSA). It is authorized under 49 U.S.C. section 5116(j)(1) and is designed to strengthen the nation s capacity to respond safely and effectively to hazardous materials transportation incidents by investing in instructor training. Rather than focusing primarily on direct delivery of courses to responders, the program is built around a train the trainer approach, meaning the core goal is to create or expand a pipeline of qualified instructors who can then train large numbers of public sector hazardous materials responders over time.
At the center of the SPST program is the idea that training becomes more scalable, accessible, and sustainable when local instructors are developed and supported. PHMSA intends for instructors trained with SPST funds to be able to offer training at locations convenient to students, using local facilities and resources. This structure reduces travel burdens, makes refresher training more realistic for agencies with limited budgets, and helps ensure that instruction reflects local hazards, response structures, and operational realities. The ultimate purpose is to improve readiness so that responders can better protect people, property, and the environment when accidents or incidents occur involving the transportation of hazardous materials.
The grant emphasizes that training programs should be properly planned and maintained, highlighting a focus on quality and competency rather than one time events. The expected outcome is that responders trained under this effort will meet applicable regulatory expectations and align with recognized professional standards, including National Fire Protection standards addressing competence for responding to hazardous materials accidents and incidents. In practical terms, the program supports developing instructors who can deliver consistent, standards aligned training that helps responders identify hazardous materials, assess risks, use protective measures, coordinate with other agencies, and operate safely in accordance with established procedures.
While the primary emphasis is instructor training, the opportunity also allows, when PHMSA determines it appropriate, the use of SPST grant funds to train individuals who have responsibility to respond to hazardous materials accidents and incidents, as permitted under 49 U.S.C. section 5116(j)(6). This provides some flexibility for applicants to address direct response training needs when justified, but the foundation of the program remains the train the trainer model that multiplies impact across jurisdictions.
Key administrative details from the posted opportunity include the funding opportunity title FY 2016 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST) and funding opportunity number HM SPS 16 001. The instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity category is transportation. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 20.703. The agency listed is DOT-PHMSA (DOTPHH). The opportunity was created and posted on December 10, 2015, with an application closing date of January 29, 2016. The award ceiling is listed as 1,000,000, and PHMSA anticipated making two awards. Eligibility is noted broadly as Others, with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement.
Overall, SPST is aimed at building long term hazardous materials response capability by expanding the number and reach of qualified instructors in the public sector. By strengthening local training capacity and aligning instruction with regulatory and NFPA competence standards, the program seeks to improve day to day preparedness and reduce the consequences of hazardous materials transportation incidents when they occur.
FY 2016 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST) FAQs
1. What is the FY 2016 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST)?
The FY 2016 Supplemental Public Sector Training Grant (SPST) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT-PHMSA). It is designed to strengthen the nation's ability to respond safely and effectively to hazardous materials transportation incidents by investing in instructor training.
2. Which federal agency administers this grant?
This opportunity is administered by DOT-PHMSA (U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration). The agency is listed as DOT-PHMSA (DOTPHH) in the posting.
3. What is the main purpose of SPST funding?
The main purpose is to build long-term hazardous materials response capability by developing and supporting qualified instructors who can train public sector hazardous materials responders over time. The program focuses on scalable and sustainable training capacity rather than one-time training events.
4. What does "train the trainer" mean in this grant program?
"Train the trainer" means the program prioritizes training instructors first, so those instructors can then deliver training to many responders over time. The intent is to create or expand a pipeline of qualified instructors, multiplying impact across jurisdictions.
5. Does SPST primarily fund direct training for responders?
No. The primary emphasis is instructor training rather than direct delivery of courses to responders. However, the opportunity notes that SPST funds may be used to train individuals who have responsibility to respond to hazardous materials accidents and incidents when PHMSA determines it appropriate, as permitted under 49 U.S.C. section 5116(j)(6).
6. What types of incidents is the training meant to address?
The grant is intended to improve readiness for accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, helping responders better protect people, property, and the environment.
7. Why does the program emphasize local instructors?
PHMSA intends for instructors trained with SPST funds to be able to offer training at locations convenient to students using local facilities and resources. This reduces travel burdens, supports more realistic refresher training for agencies with limited budgets, and helps ensure instruction reflects local hazards, response structures, and operational realities.
8. What outcomes does PHMSA expect from SPST-funded training?
The expected outcome is that responders trained under this effort will meet applicable regulatory expectations and align with recognized professional standards, including National Fire Protection standards addressing competence for responding to hazardous materials accidents and incidents.
9. What topics or capabilities does the grant aim to strengthen through training?
In practical terms, the program supports developing instructors who can deliver consistent, standards-aligned training that helps responders identify hazardous materials, assess risks, use protective measures, coordinate with other agencies, and operate safely in accordance with established procedures.
10. Does the grant stress quality and ongoing maintenance of training programs?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that training programs should be properly planned and maintained, reflecting a focus on quality and competency rather than one-time events.
11. What legal authority authorizes this grant program?
The SPST opportunity is authorized under 49 U.S.C. section 5116(j)(1). The posting also references 49 U.S.C. section 5116(j)(6) regarding allowable training for individuals who respond to hazardous materials accidents and incidents when PHMSA determines it appropriate.
12. What is the funding opportunity number for SPST?
The funding opportunity number listed is HM SPS 16 001.
13. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 20.703.
14. What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The instrument type is a grant.
15. What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is transportation.
16. When was the opportunity posted and when did applications close?
The opportunity was created and posted on December 10, 2015. The application closing date listed is January 29, 2016.
17. What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as 1,000,000.
18. How many awards did PHMSA anticipate making?
PHMSA anticipated making two awards.
19. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full announcement.
20. What is the overall goal of SPST in terms of national readiness?
Overall, SPST is aimed at building long-term hazardous materials response capability by expanding the number and reach of qualified instructors in the public sector. By strengthening local training capacity and aligning instruction with regulatory and NFPA competence standards, the program seeks to improve day-to-day preparedness and reduce the consequences of hazardous materials transportation incidents when they occur.
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