Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH HMEP 09 002
Apply for DOT PH HMEP 09 002
- 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 Feb 25, 2010 and posted on Apr 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2009. (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.
- 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 09 002) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It is grounded in the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005, which authorizes DOT to provide assistance for emergency response readiness through training and planning support. The program is part of the broader Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) framework and is tied to CFDA 20.703, Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants. In plain terms, the funding is meant to help public-sector responders and planners be better prepared for hazardous materials transportation accidents and incidents, with a specific focus here on federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
The main purpose of the program is to strengthen how Tribal, State, Territorial, and local jurisdictions prevent, prepare for, and respond to hazardous materials incidents, especially those related to transportation. The funding emphasizes practical improvements in effectiveness and coordination during emergencies, including the ability to safely and efficiently manage hazardous materials accidents and incidents. A core policy objective is also to enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), which is the federal law that underpins community-focused hazardous materials planning, notification, and chemical information sharing. Another central theme is encouraging a comprehensive approach to planning and training that reflects real-world transportation scenarios, recognizing that incidents involving materials moving by road, rail, pipeline, air, or water can present unique operational challenges compared to fixed-facility releases.
Eligibility for this specific opportunity is limited to Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized. The award instrument is a grant, and the posting indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for Tribal applicants that may not have flexible local funds available. PHMSA anticipated making about 15 awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total funding amount of $634,583 available across all awards. The funding activity category is Transportation, reflecting that the program focuses on hazardous materials in transit and the systems and responders that support transportation safety and emergency management.
In terms of timing and status, the opportunity was originally posted on April 23, 2009, with an original closing date of July 1, 2009. The closing date was later extended, with a current closing date listed as October 1, 2009. The opportunity was ultimately archived on October 31, 2009. While the dates indicate this particular announcement is historical, the summary still reflects the program's intent and typical structure: supporting Tribal emergency preparedness capabilities related to hazardous materials transportation and helping jurisdictions build stronger planning and training programs that align with EPCRA expectations and transportation-specific response needs.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Carrie Brown with the PHMSA Grant Support Team, reachable by phone at 617-494-3318. The notice also states there was no separate announcement beyond the application package itself, meaning applicants were expected to rely on the instructions and requirements provided within that package for details such as allowable activities, application components, and submission procedures.
FAQs: PHMSA HMEP Native American Tribes Grant (FON: DOT PH HMEP 09 002)
What is the PHMSA HMEP Native American Tribes grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It falls under the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) framework and supports emergency response readiness through training and planning assistance focused on hazardous materials transportation incidents.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOT PH HMEP 09 002.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The program is administered by PHMSA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What law authorizes this grant program?
The opportunity is grounded in the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005, which authorizes DOT to provide assistance for emergency response readiness through training and planning support.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 20.703, titled Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is meant to help public-sector responders and planners be better prepared for hazardous materials transportation accidents and incidents. For this specific opportunity, the focus is on supporting federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What types of incidents does the program focus on?
The program focuses on hazardous materials incidents related to transportation, including accidents and incidents involving materials moving by road, rail, pipeline, air, or water.
What preparedness capabilities is the program intended to strengthen?
The program is designed to strengthen how Tribal, State, Territorial, and local jurisdictions prevent, prepare for, and respond to hazardous materials incidents. It emphasizes practical improvements in effectiveness and coordination during emergencies, including safely and efficiently managing hazardous materials accidents and incidents.
How does this grant relate to EPCRA?
A core policy objective is to enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), which supports community-focused hazardous materials planning, notification, and chemical information sharing.
Why does the program emphasize transportation-specific scenarios?
The program encourages planning and training that reflect real-world transportation scenarios, recognizing that incidents involving materials in transit can create different operational challenges than releases at fixed facilities.
Who is eligible to apply for this specific opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant program.
What is the award instrument for this opportunity?
The award instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards did PHMSA anticipate making?
PHMSA anticipated making about 15 awards under this opportunity.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount available across all awards is $634,583.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Transportation, reflecting the program's focus on hazardous materials in transit and related preparedness and response capabilities.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 23, 2009.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 1, 2009.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended, with the current closing date listed as October 1, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 31, 2009.
Is this announcement current or historical?
Based on the posted dates and the archived status, this particular announcement is historical. The summary still reflects the program's intent and typical structure for supporting Tribal hazardous materials transportation preparedness through planning and training.
Where were applicants expected to find detailed requirements and instructions?
The notice states there was no separate announcement beyond the application package itself. Applicants were expected to rely on the instructions and requirements within the application package for details such as allowable activities, application components, and submission procedures.
Who was the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Carrie Brown with the PHMSA Grant Support Team.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Carrie Brown could be reached by phone at 617-494-3318.
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