Description
The Community Safety Grant (CSG) Program is a competitive hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transportation training grant for nonprofit organizations to conduct national outreach and training programs to help communities prepare for and respond to accidents and incidents involving the transportation of HAZMAT. The program aims to increase safety by providing funding to nonprofit organizations that can demonstrate the ability to conduct national outreach and training programs. The grant will support projects that enhance the capability of communities to prepare for and respond to HAZMAT accidents and incidents. Key activities include training for state and local enforcement personnel and conducting national outreach to communities.
Some key points to consider:
• The grant period of performance is a minimum of 12 months from the effective date of the award, with the option to request up to 24 months.
• The expected amount of individual CSG awards ranges from $250,000 to $500,000.
• Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with the ability to train state and local personnel responsible for enforcing the safe transportation of HAZMAT or conduct national outreach and training programs.
• There are no requirements for cost-sharing or matching.
• The application process involves submitting an electronic application through grants.gov, including a project narrative, budget narrative, and other attachments.