FY 2026 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for Tribes
This grant provides funding to tribes for training and planning to improve emergency response and safety in transporting hazardous materials.
Funder: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Due Dates: June 17, 2026 (Questions due) | June 19, 2026 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: $1,000,000 total program funding; individual awards range from $50,000 to $250,000; period of performance is typically 12 months (up to 24 months possible).
Summary: Supports federally recognized tribes in hazardous materials emergency preparedness through planning activities and responder training to improve safety in hazmat transportation.
Key Information: 20% non-federal match required; only one application per tribe allowed.
Description
This grant funds planning and training activities to enhance hazardous materials emergency preparedness among federally recognized tribes. The program aims to improve the safe transport of hazardous materials by supporting emergency responder training and planning initiatives that protect people, property, and the environment from hazmat transportation incidents. Funding can be used for a wide range of activities, including commodity flow studies, emergency response plans, tabletop exercises, hazmat training, and related equipment or supplies.
