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 Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration awarded Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance $1,500,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703), specifically through the Supplemental Public Sector Training grant component.

The award funds train-the-trainer model programs for hazardous materials instructors who will then train individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to hazardous materials transportation accidents and incidents. Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, a Washington, DC–based national nonprofit fire service organization, will deliver this instructor development and training activity.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Washington, DC. The entire $1,500,000 is obligated. The grant authorizes PHMSA to make awards for training instructors and hazmat employees under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety and Security Reauthorization Act of 2005 (49 U.S.C. § 5107(e)), with competitive merit-based review emphasizing demonstrated need, curriculum alignment, instructor capacity, projected reach of trainees, and cost efficiency.

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. Hmit grant applications will be reviewed through a competitive process.