Grants
Forecasted
Nevada State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) Grants support scientific planning, training, and equipment to improve hazardous materials and anti-terrorism emergency response statewide.
Funder: Nevada State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan and Exercise Report deadline (required for grant eligibility) | April 2027: OPTE Grant Application deadline | May 2027: UWS Grant Application deadline
Funding Amounts: OPTE: $4,000 per eligible LEPC (operations category); UWS: variable, typically a few thousand dollars per award; both are annual, reimbursement-based.
Summary: Supports Nevada projects that enhance hazardous materials preparedness and emergency response through funding for planning, training, equipment, and anti-terrorism preparedness.
Key Information: Applicants must submit an annual emergency response plan and exercise report to maintain eligibility.
Description
The Nevada State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) administers grant programs designed to strengthen hazardous materials preparedness and emergency response across Nevada. Funding is sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Tier II fees collected from in-state facilities under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and proceeds from United We Stand (UWS) license plate sales. The two primary annual grant opportunities are:
- Operations, Planning, Training, and Equipment (OPTE) Grant: Supports local and state entities in planning, training, and equipping first responders for hazardous materials incidents.
- United We Stand (UWS) Grant: Focuses on preparedness for terrorism-related emergencies.
Both programs operate on a reimbursement basis and require strict adherence to SERC and Nevada Administrative Code policies.
