FY 2024 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for Tribes

The FY 2024 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for Tribes is a discretionary grant program that aims to support the development of emergency plans and training activities for the safe transportation of hazardous materials. The grant is open to federally recognized tribes and tribal nonprofit organizations. The program requires a minimum of 20% matching share from the grantee, and the grant period is 12 months, with the option to request up to 24 months. The grant will support various activities, including commodity flow studies, tabletop exercises, emergency response plans, HAZMAT response training, and training equipment. Key aspects of the grant include: • Eligible applicants: Federally recognized tribes and tribal nonprofit organizations • Grant period: 12 months, with the option to request up to 24 months • Matching requirement: 20% of the total grant amount • Eligible activities: Commodity flow studies, tabletop exercises, emergency response plans, HAZMAT response training, and training equipment • Application process: Electronic submission through grants.gov • Evaluation criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in Section E of the NOFO.