Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH HMEP 08 002
Apply for DOT PH HMEP 08 002
- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PHMSA HMEP Native American Tribes" 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 14, 2008 and posted on Apr 8, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $634,583.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The PHMSA HMEP Native American Tribes grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOT PH HMEP 08 002) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation grant administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It was created under the authority of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005, which allows DOT to provide financial assistance for public-sector emergency response training and planning related to hazardous materials transportation incidents. The program sits under CFDA 20.703, Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants, and is focused specifically on strengthening preparedness and response capabilities connected to hazardous materials moving through or near communities.
The main purpose of the program is to improve how effectively Tribal, State, Territorial, and local responders handle hazardous materials accidents and incidents in a safe, coordinated, and efficient way. A key emphasis is supporting stronger implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), which is designed to ensure communities and responders have the information, coordination structures, and planning processes needed to address chemical and hazardous materials risks. The opportunity also encourages a more comprehensive approach to emergency management by recognizing that transportation-related incidents can pose unique operational challenges, such as fast-moving situations on highways or rail corridors, limited access points, jurisdictional complexity, or the need to coordinate across multiple response agencies and neighboring governments.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Awards are intended to support training and planning efforts for public-sector employees involved in emergency response, with the overarching goal of building local readiness to manage hazmat transportation events. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity does not require cost sharing or a matching contribution, which lowers the barrier for participation by tribes that may have limited local funds available for emergency preparedness projects.
From a funding perspective, PHMSA anticipated making about 15 awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $634,583. Individual award amounts were expected to fall between a $1,000 floor and a $20,000 ceiling, indicating that grants were designed to fund targeted, practical activities rather than large capital projects. The opportunity was posted on April 8, 2008, with an application closing date of July 1, 2008, and it was later archived on March 1, 2009. The activity category is Transportation, reflecting its focus on incidents arising from the movement of hazardous materials rather than fixed facility emergencies alone.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Charles Rogoff, Grant Manager, reachable at (202) 366-0001.
PHMSA HMEP Native American Tribes Grant (DOT PH HMEP 08 002) FAQs
What is the PHMSA HMEP Native American Tribes grant?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of Transportation grant administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It provides financial assistance for public-sector emergency response training and planning related to hazardous materials transportation incidents.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is DOT PH HMEP 08 002.
Which federal agency administers the grant?
The grant is administered by PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What legal authority created or supports this program?
The opportunity was created under the authority of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005, which allows DOT to provide financial assistance for public-sector emergency response training and planning connected to hazardous materials transportation incidents.
What CFDA program does this grant fall under?
The program sits under CFDA 20.703, Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to improve how effectively Tribal, State, Territorial, and local responders handle hazardous materials accidents and incidents in a safe, coordinated, and efficient way, with a focus on preparedness and response connected to hazardous materials moving through or near communities.
What types of incidents is the grant focused on?
The focus is on hazardous materials transportation incidents, meaning events tied to the movement of hazardous materials (for example, along highways or rail corridors), rather than being limited to fixed facility emergencies.
How does EPCRA relate to this grant opportunity?
A key emphasis is supporting stronger implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA). The grant encourages planning, coordination structures, and information-sharing processes that help communities and responders address chemical and hazardous materials risks.
Why does the opportunity emphasize transportation-related operational challenges?
The opportunity recognizes that transportation incidents can create unique response challenges, such as fast-moving situations on highways or rail corridors, limited access points, jurisdictional complexity, and the need to coordinate across multiple response agencies and neighboring governments.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What kinds of activities are awards intended to support?
Awards are intended to support training and planning efforts for public-sector employees involved in emergency response, with the goal of building local readiness to manage hazardous materials transportation events.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or a matching contribution.
How many awards were anticipated?
PHMSA anticipated making about 15 awards under this solicitation.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $634,583.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $1,000 to $20,000.
What does the award size suggest about the scope of projects?
Because awards were expected to be relatively small (up to $20,000), the grants were designed to fund targeted, practical training and planning activities rather than large capital projects.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 8, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 1, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was later archived on March 1, 2009.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Transportation, reflecting the emphasis on hazards arising from the movement of hazardous materials.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Charles Rogoff, Grant Manager.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Charles Rogoff could be reached by phone at (202) 366-0001.
What should an applicant do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the listed point of contact, Charles Rogoff, at (202) 366-0001.
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