[DOT - Federal Railroad Administration](https://railroads.dot.gov/)

September 22, 2025

Up to $150,000 total; expected number of awards: 1; no cost sharing required.

Supports training for emergency responders and public safety personnel in tank car nomenclature, railroad operations, and railroad emergency mitigation.

Only the American Chemistry Council is eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity funds specialized training for emergency responders, including emergency medical technicians, police, fire personnel, and others, to enhance their understanding of tank car nomenclature, railroad operations, and related topics. The goal is to improve preparedness and response capabilities for railroad emergencies involving hazardous materials. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: September 22, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time --- ## Funding Amount - Total estimated program funding: $150,000 - Maximum award: $150,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Only the American Chemistry Council is eligible to apply for this grant. - Other organizations or individuals are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [GrantSolutions](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=120142). - Required forms and documents include: - SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance - SF-424A Budget Information – Non-Construction - SF-424B Assurances – Non-Construction - SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - FRA Assurances & Certifications (upload required template) - Non-Construction Budget Detail and Narrative (upload your own document) - Statement of Work/Project Summary (upload your own document) - If you are a first-time user of GrantSolutions, a user account will be created and emailed to you upon posting of the announcement. --- ## Additional Information - The program is administered by the Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Railroad Safety Programs. - For technical assistance or program requirements, contact the individuals listed below. --- ## External Links - [Grant opportunity announcement and application instructions (GrantSolutions)](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=120142) - [Grants.gov opportunity listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360603) - [Federal Railroad Administration homepage](https://railroads.dot.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Topic | Contact Person | Phone | Email | |------------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------| | Administrative/Budgetary | Jonne'sha Riggs | 771-201-1113 | Jonnesha.Riggs@dot.gov | | Program/Technical Assistance | Leonardo Maldonado | 202-695-6091 | Leonardo.Maldonado@dot.gov | | Application Portal Support | GrantSolutions Help Desk | 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282 | help@grantsolutions.gov (see portal) |

FY25 Transportation Emergency Response Training

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