FY 2026 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant

DOT-PHMSA Posted 693JK326NF0010

Description

The ALERT grant promotes hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. Response activities include the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail consistent with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The ALERT grant is competitively awarded to non-profit organizations capable of delivering an established curriculum to emergency responders.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$500,000.00
Award Ceiling
$1,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$1,000,000.00
Expected Awards
8
Key Dates
Posted
May 18, 2026
Closes
June 22, 2026
Archive Date
July 22, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Agency Code
DOT-PHMSA
Funding Instrument
Other