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Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant

General Grant Program Information

The HMIT Grant Program was authorized under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-59, codified at 49 U.S.C. § 5107(e)), which authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants for the purpose of training instructors and to the extent determined appropriate, for such instructors to train hazardous materials (HAZMAT) employees.

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.

Opportunity Status:
Open
Posted Date:
05/29/2026
Close Date:
06/30/2026
Eligible Applicants:
Job Training Applicants; Non-profit
Eligible Activities:
Technical Assistance, Workforce Development, and Training/Education
Transportation Type:
Air Maritime Railway Roadway
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$3,000,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Match Waiver:
Yes
Rural Set-Aside:
No
Tribal Set-Aside:
No
Grant Opportunity ID:
DOT-PHM-26-A712-009
Grant Opportunity Link:
Grants.gov Opportunity: Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant
Links to Additional Information:
Agency:
USDOT / Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Eligibility Information

The FY 2026 HMIT grant 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.

For the purposes of the HMIT Grant Program, an IRS nonprofit is an organization that is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as being tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or other sections of the Internal Revenue Code. These organizations are typically organized for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, or literary purposes and do not distribute profits to owners or shareholders. They can receive tax-deductible donations, which is a significant benefit of their nonprofit status. As described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, nonprofit organizations that are eligible cannot use Federal funds for lobbying activities defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. "For-profit" organizations are not eligible applicants for the HMIT grant program.

Funding Information

This NOFO is subject to the availability of funds. PHMSA anticipates $3,000,000 will be made available to support the FY 2026 HMIT Grant Program. The expected amounts of individual Federal awards can range from $250,000 to $1,000,000.

There are no requirements for cost-sharing or matching.

Contact Information

Cristina Keating
cristina.keating@dot.gov 

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