Opportunity Information: Apply for HM SPS 18 001
The Supplemental Public Sector Training Grants, FY 2018 is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It is designed to strengthen hazardous materials emergency response capabilities by expanding and improving training in the public sector, with a specific focus on incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials. The program emphasizes that effective, well-maintained training is a core requirement for ensuring responders can protect people, property, and the environment when hazmat transportation accidents or incidents occur, and that this training aligns with applicable federal regulations and National Fire Protection standards related to responder competence.
A central feature of this opportunity is its "train-the-trainer" approach. Rather than funding only direct training for frontline responders, the grant is structured to develop and train hazmat instructors first. Those instructors are then expected to deliver training to public-sector hazardous materials responders more broadly, creating a multiplier effect that can reach more personnel and sustain training capacity over time. The overall intent is to build a stronger instructional workforce that can consistently deliver quality hazmat response training across jurisdictions and agencies that serve the public.
Eligibility is targeted and specific: PHMSA is requesting applications from national nonprofit fire service organizations. While the listing categorizes eligible applicants as "Others," the controlling eligibility language clarifies that the intended applicants are national nonprofit fire service organizations, reflecting the program's focus on fire service-led hazmat instruction and the broader responder community these organizations support. The funding activity category is transportation, consistent with the emphasis on hazardous materials in transport, and the program is associated with CFDA number 20.703.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HM SPS 18 001 and was posted on May 31, 2018, with an original application deadline of July 2, 2018. PHMSA anticipated making approximately two awards under this announcement. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was listed as $934,000, indicating that individual awards could be substantial and intended to support significant instructor-development and training delivery efforts rather than small, localized initiatives.
In practical terms, the grant supports organized training programs that prepare instructors to train public-sector hazmat responders in accordance with recognized competence standards. The program rationale is that trained responders must be able to operate effectively under established safety and performance expectations during hazmat transportation emergencies, and that investing in instructor capacity is a durable way to spread consistent, standards-based training nationwide.Apply for HM SPS 18 001
- The Department of Transportation, PHMSA Hazmat Grants in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supplemental Public Sector Training Grants – FY 2018" 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 May 31, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 02, 2018. (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 $934,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Supplemental Public Sector Training Grants, FY 2018 (PHMSA) - FAQs
1) What is the Supplemental Public Sector Training Grants, FY 2018 opportunity?
It is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The purpose is to strengthen hazardous materials (hazmat) emergency response capabilities by expanding and improving public-sector training, with an emphasis on incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials.
2) What problem is this grant intended to address?
The grant is designed to improve preparedness for hazmat transportation accidents or incidents. The program highlights that effective, well-maintained training is a core requirement so responders can protect people, property, and the environment when transportation-related hazmat emergencies occur.
3) What type of training does the program prioritize?
The program prioritizes organized training programs that build hazmat instructional capacity and support standards-based training for public-sector hazardous materials responders. A key emphasis is that the training aligns with applicable federal regulations and National Fire Protection (NFPA) standards related to responder competence.
4) What does "train-the-trainer" mean in this grant?
This opportunity is structured around a train-the-trainer model. Rather than funding only direct training for frontline responders, the grant focuses on developing and training hazmat instructors first. Those instructors are then expected to deliver training to public-sector hazmat responders more broadly.
5) Why does the grant use a train-the-trainer approach?
The stated intent is to create a multiplier effect. By investing in an instructional workforce, the program aims to reach more responders over time and sustain training capacity across jurisdictions and agencies that serve the public.
6) Who is eligible to apply?
PHMSA is requesting applications from national nonprofit fire service organizations. Although the listing categorizes eligible applicants as "Others," the controlling eligibility language specifies national nonprofit fire service organizations as the intended applicants.
7) Are state or local governments the intended applicants for this specific announcement?
Based on the information provided, the intended applicants are national nonprofit fire service organizations. The grant is aimed at strengthening public-sector responder training, but eligibility for applying under this announcement is targeted to national nonprofit fire service organizations.
8) What agency is funding this grant?
The grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation through PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration).
9) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HM SPS 18 001.
10) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 20.703.
11) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is transportation, consistent with the program focus on hazardous materials incidents involving transportation.
12) Is this grant competitive?
Yes. It is described as a competitive discretionary grant opportunity.
13) When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on May 31, 2018, and the original application deadline was July 2, 2018.
14) How many awards did PHMSA expect to make?
PHMSA anticipated making approximately two awards under this announcement.
15) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed was $934,000.
16) Does the award ceiling mean every award will be $934,000?
The information provided states an award ceiling of $934,000, which indicates the maximum individual award amount. It does not state that every award will be made at the ceiling.
17) What kinds of outcomes does PHMSA appear to be seeking?
Based on the description, PHMSA is seeking stronger hazmat emergency response capabilities through improved training quality and reach. The program emphasizes building a durable instructional workforce that can consistently deliver competence-based training across multiple jurisdictions and agencies.
18) How does this program relate to public safety and environmental protection?
The rationale presented is that properly trained responders are better prepared to protect people, property, and the environment during hazardous materials transportation emergencies, and that training should meet established safety and performance expectations.
19) What standards or guidance does the training need to align with?
The program emphasizes alignment with applicable federal regulations and National Fire Protection (NFPA) standards related to responder competence.
20) Is this grant focused on all hazardous materials incidents, or specifically transportation-related incidents?
The focus described is on incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including accidents or incidents that occur during hazmat transport.
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