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FY 2026 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin · 693JK326NF0010

Closed

Award Range

$500K – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$1.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 22, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY 2026 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin. The ALERT grant promotes hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. Response activities include the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail consistent with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The ALERT grant is... $500,000-$1,000,000 per award; $1,000,000 total program funding; ~8 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Private universities/colleges, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Public universities/colleges, Nonprofits (501c3)

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2026-06-22

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The ALERT grant promotes hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. Response activities include the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail consistent with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The ALERT grant is competitively awarded to non-profit organizations capable of delivering an established curriculum to emergency responders.

Attachments

PDF

ALERT NOFO Final for Posting

ALERT_NOFO_Final_for_Posting.pdf

PDF

FAQ

FAQ.pdf

PDF

Title VI Non Discrimination Assurances (Updated 03.13.26)

Title_VI_Non_Discrimination_Assurances_Updated_03.13.26.pdf

PDF

PHMSA Terms and Conditions 2026

PHMSA_Terms_and_Conditions_2026_FINAL.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $500K
Maximum Award: $1.0M
Total Program Funding: $1.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 18, 2026

Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 (0 days remaining)

DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant.

Agency Contact

TREMAYNE TERRY 202-366-6942 tremayne.terry@dot.gov

tremayne.terry@dot.gov

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