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 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration awarded $1,306,902 to the Short Line Safety Institute on October 1, 2025, under the Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants program (CFDA 20.703), Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) component. The award funds train-the-trainer programs for hazardous materials instructors serving fire service and emergency response personnel across multiple states and tribes. Work is performed in Washington, DC, with a period of performance through September 30, 2026. The SPST program authorizes PHMSA to award competitive grants to national nonprofit fire service organizations that demonstrate expertise in conducting train-the-trainer model programs for hazmat instructors and in training individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to hazardous materials accidents and incidents. Grant applications are evaluated on the applicant's analysis of regional training needs, prioritization of training tasks and costs, and ability to support diverse state and tribal curricula.

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.