The FY 2026 HMSI Grant Award is designed to help state governments fund inspections of hazardous material shippers. The goal is to use existing resources to make the transport of hazardous materials safer and to reduce related fatalities and injuries.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for state governments that want to improve their inspection processes for hazardous materials shippers.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Submitting the application after the deadline
- Failing to demonstrate a plan for using the funds to improve hazardous material inspections
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Proof of state government status
- Detailed plan for hazardous materials inspection improvements
- Budget proposal
- Past performance reports (if applicable)
- Registration in federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure all application materials are submitted by the deadline.
- Funds are limited to $2,500,000 total for all awards.
- Only state governments are eligible.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments. This means any official state government entity that is responsible for conducting inspections and ensuring the safety of hazardous material transport within their state.
Overview
This grant is specifically for state governments that want to improve their inspection processes for hazardous materials shippers.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Submitting the application after the deadline
- Failing to demonstrate a plan for using the funds to improve hazardous material inspections
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to conduct inspections of hazardous material shippers, leveraging existing resources to enhance safety and reduce fatalities and injuries associated with hazardous materials transport.
Total Program Funding
$2,500,000
Expected Awards
2
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 19, 2026(6 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 19, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Late Summer 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government
- Register or update registration in SAM.gov
- Prepare a detailed inspection improvement plan
- Develop a budget proposal
- Gather any past performance reports
- Submit the application by June 19, 2026