Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant (HMEP)
The HMEP Grant Program funds planning and training to improve state and local preparedness and response to hazardous materials transportation emergencies.
Funder: Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline for FY2027 HMEP Grant Program, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by year and applicant; supports state and local planning/training for hazardous materials emergency preparedness.
Summary: Supports planning and training to enhance state and local preparedness for hazardous materials transportation emergencies.
Description
The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program, administered by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, provides resources for planning and training activities aimed at improving state and local readiness for emergencies involving the transportation of hazardous materials. The program is designed to help communities strengthen their ability to respond effectively to hazardous materials incidents through comprehensive emergency planning and specialized responder training.
