FY 2026 Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin

Published: May 18, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the education and training, humanitarian aid and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Oil Gas, Curriculum, Emergency Relief and Protection. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 500,000 – USD 1.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 19, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the education and training sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The ALERT grant promotes hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. Response activities include the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail consistent with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The ALERT grant is competitively awarded to non-profit organizations capable of delivering an established curriculum to emergency responders. Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin CFDA: 20.709 Applicant Types: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Cost Sharing: No More Info: Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT) Grant Information Website — https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/grants/hazmat/assistance-local-emergency-response-training-alert Contact: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin Email: tremayne.terry@dot.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on May 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Transport & Logistics, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $500,000 - $1,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 19, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.