Opportunity Information: Apply for HM HMI 16 001
Apply for HM HMI 16 001
- The DOT-PHMSA-DOTPHH in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2016 Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT)Grant" 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 30, 2015 and posted on Dec 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2016 Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT PHMSA). Its purpose is to strengthen hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation safety by funding nonprofit organizations to run "train the trainer" programs. In practice, PHMSA is looking to support applicants who can train instructors first, so those newly trained instructors can then deliver hazmat training to employees who handle, package, ship, or otherwise participate in transporting hazardous materials. A key idea behind the program is proximity and practicality: instructors trained through HMIT are expected to be able to provide training at or near their own workplaces, making it easier for employers and employees to access consistent, compliant instruction without needing to travel far or rely only on outside providers.
The legal authority for the program comes from 49 U.S.C. part 5107(e), which specifically allows PHMSA to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for instructor training related to hazardous materials transportation. The program is not simply about producing training materials in the abstract; it is designed to create a multiplier effect where a relatively small number of trained instructors can repeatedly train larger groups of hazmat employees over time. PHMSA also notes that grant funds may be used not only to train instructors, but, when PHMSA determines it is appropriate, to support those instructors in delivering training to hazmat employees as well. In other words, the main focus is instructor capability, but the program can also extend into the downstream employee training that follows.
Statutorily, PHMSA frames allowable uses of the award around three core activities. First, funds are to be used to train instructors to conduct hazardous materials training programs. Second, funds may be used to purchase training equipment, but only when that equipment is used exclusively for training instructors to conduct those hazmat training programs (so the equipment must clearly support the instructor training mission rather than general organizational use). Third, funds may be used to disseminate the information and materials needed to conduct the training programs, which can include curriculum resources and other instructional materials that support effective delivery and consistency.
A condition of receiving an award is that the grantee must enter into an agreement with PHMSA to train instructors on a nondiscriminatory basis. This requirement signals that the instructor training opportunities supported by federal funds must be made available fairly and without improper exclusion. PHMSA also encourages applicants to gather letters of commitment from hazmat employers or from state and local governments that employ hazmat workers. These letters are meant to show that the individuals receiving instructor training will actually have the authority to train coworkers within their workplace or department, regardless of union status. That emphasis is important because it ties the grant to real-world implementation: PHMSA wants assurance that the trained instructors will be empowered to deliver training internally rather than returning to jobs where they are not allowed to train others.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity was posted and created on December 30, 2015, with an application deadline of February 15, 2016. The funding instrument type is a grant, the activity category is transportation, and the CFDA number listed is 20.703. The opportunity number is HM HMI 16 001. PHMSA anticipated making about 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details indicated to be in the full notice text, but the description makes clear that nonprofit organizations are central to the statutory design of the program.
Overall, the HMIT Grant is aimed at building sustainable training capacity inside the hazmat workforce by investing in instructors who can repeatedly train employees involved in hazardous materials transportation. The program prioritizes practical delivery close to where people work, supports the limited acquisition of dedicated training equipment and materials, and requires a nondiscriminatory approach to instructor training so the benefits of federal investment can reach the intended workforce broadly and fairly.
FY2016 Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant FAQs
What is the FY2016 Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant?
The FY2016 HMIT Grant is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It funds nonprofit organizations to run "train the trainer" programs focused on hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation safety.
What is the main purpose of the HMIT Grant?
The purpose is to strengthen hazmat transportation safety by building long-term training capacity. Instead of only training employees directly, the program primarily supports training instructors who can then deliver consistent, compliant hazmat training to employees over time.
Who is the federal sponsor for this opportunity?
The sponsor is the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This opportunity is described as competitive and discretionary.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the focus area or activity category for the grant?
The activity category is transportation, with a focus on hazardous materials transportation safety training.
What legal authority allows PHMSA to offer this grant?
The legal authority cited is 49 U.S.C. part 5107(e), which authorizes PHMSA to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for instructor training related to hazardous materials transportation.
Who is this grant intended to support?
The program is designed to fund nonprofit organizations that can train instructors. Those instructors are expected to later train employees who handle, package, ship, or otherwise participate in the transportation of hazardous materials.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The description emphasizes that nonprofit organizations are central to the statutory design of the program, and the legal authority specifically references grants to nonprofit organizations for instructor training.
What does "train the trainer" mean in this program?
It means the grant primarily pays for training instructors first. After completing the instructor training, those instructors can then provide hazmat training to employees in their workplaces or departments, creating a multiplier effect.
Why does PHMSA emphasize training instructors close to their workplaces?
The program is built around proximity and practicality. Instructors trained through HMIT are expected to be able to provide training at or near their own workplaces, helping employers and employees access consistent instruction without needing to travel far or rely only on outside providers.
Can grant funds be used to train hazmat employees directly, not just instructors?
Yes, in certain cases. PHMSA notes that grant funds may also be used to support trained instructors in delivering training to hazmat employees when PHMSA determines it is appropriate. The main emphasis remains instructor capability.
What are the main allowable uses of HMIT grant funds?
PHMSA describes three core allowable activities: (1) training instructors to conduct hazardous materials training programs; (2) purchasing training equipment used exclusively for training instructors; and (3) disseminating the information and materials needed to conduct the training programs (such as curriculum resources and instructional materials).
Can the grant pay for training equipment?
Yes, but with a strict limitation: the equipment must be used exclusively for training instructors to conduct hazmat training programs. The equipment is not intended for general organizational use.
What kinds of materials can be supported under "dissemination of information and materials"?
The program allows funds to disseminate information and materials needed to conduct the training programs. This can include curriculum resources and other instructional materials that support effective and consistent delivery.
Are there nondiscrimination requirements for grantees?
Yes. A condition of receiving an award is that the grantee must enter into an agreement with PHMSA to train instructors on a nondiscriminatory basis.
What does "train instructors on a nondiscriminatory basis" mean in this context?
It means instructor training opportunities supported by the grant must be made available fairly and without improper exclusion, consistent with the requirement to enter into a nondiscrimination agreement with PHMSA.
Does PHMSA recommend including letters of commitment with the application?
Yes. PHMSA encourages applicants to gather letters of commitment from hazmat employers or from state and local governments that employ hazmat workers.
Why are letters of commitment important for this grant?
They help demonstrate that the individuals receiving instructor training will actually have the authority to train coworkers within their workplace or department. This supports PHMSA's goal of real-world implementation and sustained internal training capacity.
Do the letters of commitment relate to union status?
PHMSA indicates the letters are meant to show the trainees will be able to train coworkers regardless of union status, underscoring the focus on practical workplace authority to deliver training.
How many awards did PHMSA anticipate making under this opportunity?
PHMSA anticipated making about 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $1,000,000.
What is the opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity number is HM HMI 16 001.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 20.703.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 30, 2015. The application deadline was February 15, 2016.
What is the long-term goal or expected impact of the HMIT Grant?
The grant aims to create a multiplier effect by training a smaller number of instructors who can repeatedly train larger groups of hazmat employees over time, strengthening safety and compliance within the hazmat transportation workforce.
Does the program focus on developing training materials only?
No. The program is not described as producing training materials in the abstract. It is designed to build instructor capability and practical training delivery capacity, supported by necessary dedicated equipment and instructional materials.
Does the eligibility section provide details beyond "Others"?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details indicated to be in the full notice text. However, the description makes clear that nonprofit organizations are central to the program's statutory design.
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