Closed · DOT-PHM-26-A712-009 · CFDA 20.712 · Discretionary

Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant

Federal grant opportunity posted by Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$250K-$1M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 30, 2026
Close date
15
Expected awards

The verdict

Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant is a closed discretionary listing from Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration that offered $250,000 -- $1,000,000 across 15 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$250K-$1M
award range
Closed
application status
15
expected awards
20.712
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant - is cataloged under number DOT-PHM-26-A712-009 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.712, posted by Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 29, 2026 and last updated on June 18, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $250,000 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $3.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $200,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 30, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$250,000 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

June 30, 2026

Do not physically mail any applications. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application per applicant.

Posted

May 29, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 13. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Cristina Keating,,,cristina.keating@dot.gov cristina.keating@dot.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 29, 2026
Close Date June 30, 2026
Archive Date July 30, 2026
Last Updated June 18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grant", offered by Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.712. 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 traini...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 30, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $250,000 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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