Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant
Forecasted
The HMEP Grant from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management funds science-based planning and training to improve hazardous materials emergency response across Idaho.
Funder: Idaho Office of Emergency Management
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award amounts vary; funding supports planning and training for hazardous materials emergency response.
Summary: Supports Idaho agencies in enhancing hazardous materials emergency response planning and first responder training.
Description
The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant, administered by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM), provides financial and technical assistance to state, tribal, and local agencies in Idaho. The program is designed to help these agencies develop and improve emergency response plans and deliver specialized training for first responders dealing with hazardous materials incidents. The HMEP Grant aims to increase the effectiveness of emergency responses, promote the implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), and encourage comprehensive planning and training that address the unique challenges of hazardous materials transportation incidents.
