Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT)

Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training Grant (ALERT): to promote hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders to respond to incidents or accidents involving the transportation of crude oil, ethanol and other flammab

ALERT grants are to be used to provide hazardous materials direct or web-based training for volunteer or remote emergency responders, with a focus on response activities for the transportation of crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids by rail.

ALERT grants will provide hazardous materials direct or web-based training for volunteer or remote emergency responders, with a focus on response activities for the transportation of crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids by rail.

The following costs are not eligible for reimbursement under the ALERT Grant. Program: 1. Personnel costs such as overtime, backfill, stipends, and fees for the personnel receiving training. 2. Entertainment, alcohol, or morale costs. 3. Excessive costs for general office supplies, equipment, computer software, printing, and copying. 4. Expenses claimed or reimbursed by another program. 5. Expenses counted as match funds towards another Federal program. 6. Any costs disallowed or stated as ineligible in 2 CFR Part 200.

The length of project periods may extend from time of initial award for 12 months, through the end of the following fiscal year; however phased accomplishments or budget periods will limit the time frame for the funds awarded. Payments will generally be reimbursable, paid based on submission of a Request for Advance or Reimbursement Form 270.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window)(opens in new window). 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window)(opens in new window). 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. See 2 CFR 200 at: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfr200_main_02.tpl. Applicants are to complete and submit an application through www.grants.gov. All applications will be reviewed in accordance with the program's regulations, agency procedures, and the annual funding opportunity announcement requirements.

PHMSA will review applications based upon merit, including the clarity of the project narrative and reasonableness of cost as described in the budget narrative. PHMSA reserves the right to make adjustments that are beneficial to the goals of the ALERT Grant program. PHMSA Federal agency representatives will evaluate the grant applications. Each grant application will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria listed below. Special emphasis will be placed on reviewing whether or not the application has a coherent project narrative that follows the outline of this funding announcement, and whether or not the costs described in the budget narrative appear to be necessary, reasonable, allowable and allocable. Applications will be evaluated as exceptional, acceptable, or unacceptable.

PHMSA will review applications based upon merit, including the clarity of the project narrative and reasonableness of cost as described in the budget narrative. PHMSA reserves the right to make adjustments that are beneficial to the goals of the grant program. PHMSA Federal agency representatives will evaluate the grant applications for the ALERT grant. Each grant application will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria listed in the NOFO. Special emphasis will be placed on reviewing whether the application has a coherent project narrative that follows the outline of this funding announcement, and whether the costs described in the budget narrative appear to be necessary, reasonable, allowable and allocable.

From 60 to 180 days. Grant awards will be reviewed by the PHMSA Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.

Grantee submits written extension requests with reasons for requests to the grant program for review and approval.