FY 2025 HMEP Grant Program States and Territories
This grant provides funding and support to states, territories, and tribes to improve their ability to safely manage hazardous materials accidents and incidents.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Due Dates: June 26, 2025 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $32,000,000 | Typical award: $200,000–$1,500,000 | Project period: up to 36 months
Summary: Supports state and territorial agencies in enhancing hazardous materials (HAZMAT) emergency planning, training, and response capabilities related to HAZMAT transportation incidents.
Key Information: 20% non-federal cost share required; only one application per applicant accepted; late or mailed applications will not be considered.
Description
The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program provides federal financial and technical assistance to states and territories to increase local effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials (HAZMAT) during transportation-related accidents and incidents. The program supports planning, training, exercises, and related activities that improve emergency preparedness and response for HAZMAT transportation events. Eligible activities include commodity flow studies, emergency response plan development and updates, HAZMAT responder training, drills, and related equipment or supplies.
The HMEP program aims to ensure that first responders are adequately trained and that emergency plans are robust and current, thereby reducing the risks posed by hazardous materials in transit.
