The hmep grant program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. ? 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 South Dakota Department of Public Safety $392,437.50 under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703) on October 1, 2025, for the period through September 30, 2028.

The funding supports hazardous materials training and emergency preparedness activities. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Administration Division, serves as the state recipient and pass-through entity, distributing federal resources to local public sector organizations across South Dakota. Performance occurs in Pierre, South Dakota.

The assistance type is a formula grant. The HMEP grant 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 under 49 U.S.C. § 5116.

The City of Rapid City received a sub-award dated November 24, 2025, to support participation in a Tactical Chemistry Course, attendance at a National/Regional Hazmat Conference, and an NFPA 470 TEEX Class.

The hmep grant program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. ? 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.