The hmep grant program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5116 and provides federal financial and technical assistance to states, territories, and federally recognized tribes to increase local…

The Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration awarded the Indiana Department of Homeland Security $1,044,565 on October 1, 2025, under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703), also known as the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant (HMEP).

The HMEP program provides federal financial and technical assistance to states, territories, and federally recognized tribes to increase local effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials in accidents and incidents. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Office of Finance and Administration, receives this formula grant as a state-level administrator and pass-through entity, with place of performance in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The program description notes that this assistance listing will be phased out and archived at the end of the HMEP grant period on September 30, 2028. The assistance type is a formula grant. The obligated amount is $1,044,565.

As a state pass-through administrator, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security distributes federal funds to sub-recipients, including local governments and regional emergency management entities, performing hazmat training, emergency preparedness, and related public safety work.

The hmep grant program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5116 and provides federal financial and technical assistance to states, territories, and federally recognized tribes to increase local effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling hazardous materials (hazmat) in accidents and incidents.