Opportunity Information
CSFA Number
588-40-0441
CSFA Popular Name
HMEP
Title
FFY25 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program (HMEP)
Description
To increase State, local, territorial and Native American tribal effectiveness to safely and efficiently handle hazardous materials accidents and incidents; enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA); and encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency planning and training by incorporating response to transportation standards.
Awarding Agency Name
Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Agency Contact Name
Bob Evans
Agency Contact Phone
217-557-4788
Agency Contact Email
Bob.p.evans@illinois.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Departments
Subjects
Opportunity Manager
Bob Evans
Additional Users
Tara Perry
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
693JK32540036HMEP
Assistance Listings Number
20.703
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$1,320,504.00
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Source Description
Congress authorized the HMEP grant program in 1990 under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (P.L. 101-615), codified at 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et. seq. Since its inception, the HMEP has been fully funded by registration fees collected from hazardous materials (hazmat) shippers and carriers who offer for transportation or transport certain hazmat in intrastate, interstate, or foreign commerce. Subject to the availability of funds
Award Information
Award Start Date
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Expected Number of Awards
25
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
Yes
Cash Match Requirement
Other Funding Requirement
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Allow Multiple Applications
No
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
Other Submission Requirements
Grant Accountability & Transparency Act (GATA) compliance
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Open Date
Question Submission Close Date
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
Attachments
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
No
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations
Applicant Eligibility Information
Beneficiary Eligibility Information
Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information
Additional Eligibility Information
Counties, municipalities and townships.
Award Administration Information
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
In accordance with 49 U.S. Code § 5116(d), States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico must contribute a minimum of 20% matching share to the total cost of the grant. he matching requirement must be satisfied by costs incurred by the grantee or by the value of in-kind contributions. All matching funds must meet the federal requirements as described in 2CFR § 200.306 Cost sharing or matching. Funds or costs used for matching purposes under any
other federal grant or cooperative agreement may not be used for HMEP matching purposes.
Reporting
Quarterly Performance Progress Reports
State Awarding Agency Contacts
Bob Evans
217-557-4788
Bob.P.Evans@illinois.gov
Other Information
Eligible grant projects/expenses include, but are not limited to:
1. Commodity flow studies
2. Tabletop Exercises
3. Emergency response plans (creation and updates)
4. Hazmat response training
5. Hazmat training drills
6. Training equipment
7. Hazmat training conferences
8. Salaries/Fringe benefits for HMEP program administrators
9. Supplies to conduct training and planning activities
10. Contract support costs related to HMEP planning and training activities