Opportunity Information: Apply for HM ALT 15 001
Apply for HM ALT 15 001
- The PHMSA Hazmat Grants in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 ALERT Funding Opportunity" 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 4, 2015 and posted on Mar 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Funding Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HM-ALT-15-001) is a competitive discretionary grant program administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to strengthen local emergency response capabilities for hazardous materials incidents involving rail transportation. The focus is specifically on response activities tied to shipments of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids moved by rail, reflecting the elevated risks and complex operational challenges these incidents can present for communities and responders.
A central purpose of the ALERT grant is to provide additional hazardous materials transportation training to local emergency responders, with a clear emphasis on reaching volunteer and remote responders. PHMSA identified training access for these groups as a top priority in FY15, recognizing that smaller or geographically isolated jurisdictions often have fewer opportunities to attend specialized courses, fewer instructors nearby, and limited budgets for travel and backfilling shifts. To address those barriers, the opportunity encourages applicants that can deliver training either directly in person or through web-based formats, expanding the practical reach of the program beyond major population centers.
Funding for the program comes from prior year recoveries associated with Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant awards, rather than from new appropriations. Under the Omnibus Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, P.L. 113-235, PHMSA is authorized to use those recoveries to support the ALERT grant. In practical terms, this means PHMSA is redirecting recovered funds toward its broader mission of protecting people and the environment from the risks inherent in transporting hazardous materials, with this initiative targeting the training side of preparedness and response.
The opportunity anticipates making up to five awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $3,500,000. Individual award amounts range from a floor of $100,000 up to a ceiling of $3,500,000, and the announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is transportation, and the opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.703, Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants, which situates ALERT within the federal portfolio of programs supporting hazardous materials training and preparedness in the public sector.
Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit organizations that can provide hazardous materials training tailored for volunteer or remote emergency responders. PHMSA also signals a preference for applicants that represent or embody public-private partnerships and can improve regional emergency response, suggesting the agency is looking for efforts that coordinate across stakeholders such as local responders, regional mutual aid groups, industry partners, training institutions, and other community or infrastructure organizations. While the listing indicates that additional eligibility details are in the full announcement, the core message is that qualified nonprofits with the capacity to deliver direct or online training are the intended applicants.
Key dates for the FY15 competition include a posted date of March 27, 2015, and an application closing date of May 15, 2015, with the opportunity later archived on June 14, 2015. For applicants needing help accessing the announcement or working through the electronic submission process, the notice directs them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays.
FY15 ALERT Grant (HM-ALT-15-001) FAQs
What is the FY15 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant?
The FY15 ALERT grant is a competitive discretionary funding opportunity administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It is designed to strengthen local emergency response capabilities for hazardous materials incidents involving rail transportation.
What is the main purpose of the ALERT grant program?
The core purpose is to provide additional hazardous materials transportation training to local emergency responders, with a clear emphasis on improving training access for volunteer responders and responders in remote or geographically isolated areas.
What types of incidents or materials are the training efforts focused on?
The focus is specifically tied to rail shipments of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids. The opportunity highlights that these incidents can present elevated risks and complex operational challenges for communities and responders.
Who is the grant intended to help (the target audience for the training)?
The training supported by this program is aimed at local emergency responders, particularly volunteer responders and responders in remote areas, reflecting PHMSA's stated FY15 priority to reach groups that often face barriers to specialized training.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit organizations that can provide hazardous materials training tailored for volunteer or remote emergency responders. The notice also indicates that additional eligibility details are available in the full announcement.
Does PHMSA express any preferences among eligible applicants?
Yes. PHMSA signals a preference for applicants that represent or embody public-private partnerships and can improve regional emergency response. This suggests an emphasis on coordination across stakeholders such as local responders, mutual aid groups, industry partners, training institutions, and other community or infrastructure organizations.
How many awards does PHMSA expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates making up to five awards.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total program funding level is $3,500,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual award amounts range from a minimum (floor) of $100,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $3,500,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What types of training delivery methods does the opportunity encourage?
The opportunity encourages applicants that can deliver training either directly in person or through web-based formats. This is intended to reduce common barriers for volunteer and remote responders, such as travel costs and limited local training access.
Why is there a particular emphasis on volunteer and remote responders?
PHMSA identified training access for volunteer and remote responders as a top priority in FY15. The opportunity notes that smaller or geographically isolated jurisdictions often have fewer chances to attend specialized courses, fewer instructors nearby, and limited budgets for travel and for backfilling shifts.
What federal agency administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HM-ALT-15-001.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is transportation.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.703, Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants.
Where does the funding for ALERT come from?
Funding comes from prior year recoveries associated with Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant awards, rather than from new appropriations. PHMSA is authorized to use those recoveries under the Omnibus Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, P.L. 113-235.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date is March 27, 2015, and the application closing date is May 15, 2015.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on June 14, 2015. Based on the information provided, that means the posted competition is no longer active under that listing.
Where can applicants get help with accessing the announcement or submitting through Grants.gov?
Applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for help. The contact information provided is 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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