Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant
The summary for the Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant grant is detailed below.
This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants.
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Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant: PHMSA seeks to fund nonprofit organizations with the ability to conduct training programs for HAZMAT employees, and the ability to reach and involve a target population of HAZMAT employees in a training program. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential for HAZMAT employees to ensure: (1) HAZMAT employees receive initial and continuing training on the risks involved in transporting HAZMAT; (2) the relevant training requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR) are met; and (3) HAZMAT employees will be equipped to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
| Federal Grant Title: | Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant |
| Federal Agency Name: | Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT-PHMSA-GL) |
| Grant Categories: | Employment, Labor and Training, Transportation |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOT-PHM-26-A712-009 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 20.712 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 30th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 30th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | May 29th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | May 29th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | July 30th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $1,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | May 29th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- The HMIT program is open to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate expertise in conducting a training program for existing HAZMAT employees, and the ability to reach and involve in a training program a target population of HAZMAT employees.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Cristina Keating,,,[email protected]
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