2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants in the US

Deadline: 14-Apr-22

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (PHMSA) is pleased to announce an open call for the 2022 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants Program.

HMEP has been fully funded by registration fees collected from hazardous materials (hazmat) shippers and carriers who offer for transportation or transport certain hazmat in intrastate, interstate, or foreign commerce.

PHMSA requires that applicants identify specific training and planning projects based on jurisdictional needs and maintain a record of the following:

number trained,
course type,
cost of training,
number of emergency response plans developed,
number of commodity flow studies completed,
number of exercises conducted,
location of training, and
a detailed accounting and description of each grant expenditure, including the amount of, and purpose for, each expenditure.

Funding Information

This HMEP NOFO is subject to the availability of funds. PHMSA anticipates $23,385,997 will be available for the HMEP grant program for states and territories.
The period of performance is thirty-six (36) months from the effective date of the award.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have a designation letter on file with PHMSA from its governor, or governor equivalent, designating the entity to receive HMEP funds. If a new state entity will be managing the HMEP grant, a new letter reflecting that change must be included with your application. Eligible grant projects/expenses include, but are not limited to: