The FY 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG) offers funding to nonprofit organizations to help communities better prepare for and respond to hazardous materials (hazmat) accidents. This includes providing training for state and local enforcement personnel on safe hazmat transportation. The goal is to improve accident readiness in communities, potentially benefiting people nationwide.
Who it's for: This grant is for nonprofit organizations, both with and without 501(c)(3) status, as well as public and private institutions of higher education. These organizations should have a mission that includes enhancing community safety and preparedness for hazmat incidents.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Government agencies not classified as public institutions of higher education
- Organizations without a focus on community safety or hazmat preparedness
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status or educational institution credentials
- A detailed project proposal
- Budget plan for the use of funds
- Documentation of past community safety activities
- Training program outline for enforcement personnel
- Organizational mission statement
- List of key personnel and their qualifications
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Completed application form
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure your organization aligns with the grant's mission focus.
- Submit all required documents by the deadline.
- Funds cannot be used for activities outside of hazmat preparedness.
- No known subrecipients are allowed, meaning funds should be used directly by the grantee.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Public and State Institutions of Higher Education, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and Private Institutions of Higher Education. These entities must have a mission that includes enhancing community safety and preparedness for hazardous materials incidents.
Overview
This grant is for nonprofit organizations, both with and without 501(c)(3) status, as well as public and private institutions of higher education. These organizations should have a mission that includes enhancing community safety and preparedness for hazmat incidents.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Government agencies not classified as public institutions of higher education
- Organizations without a focus on community safety or hazmat preparedness
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for activities that enhance community readiness for hazmat accidents, such as training programs for enforcement personnel involved in hazmat transportation safety. The aim is to improve accident response capabilities.
Total Program Funding
$1,000,000
Expected Awards
7
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 22, 2026(9 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 22, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 27, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify nonprofit or educational institution status
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Outline a training program for enforcement personnel
- Gather supporting documents and letters
- Register with necessary federal grant systems
- Complete and submit the application form by June 19, 2026