Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant
- Currently Closed
Open Date:
2/20/2024
Close Date:
4/19/2024
Upcoming Milestones:
Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profits
Program Purpose:
- Education and Workforce Development
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
No
Bureau/Office
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Overview
Through this grant opportunity, solicits competitive applications from eligible organizations for Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) grant funds. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential to ensuring that emergency responders who receive training under the grant will have the ability to protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous material in accordance with existing regulations or National Fire Protection standards for competence of responders to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.
Related Resources
Additional information is available on the Resources page.Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Annual Appropriation
Funding Type:
Grant - no match
Total Amount Available:
$1,000,000
Limit per Applicant:
$500,000
Estimated Awards:
8