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

Summary

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is offering the FY 2026 ALERT (Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training) grant to support local emergency response training related to pipeline and hazardous materials safety. The grant is intended to enhance the capabilities of local emergency responders through training programs. The opportunity was posted on Grants.gov and is open for application through June 19, 2026.

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Risks & flags

• Extremely limited detail in the posting — no scope of work, no award amounts, no eligibility criteria, and no attachments described; full program requirements cannot be assessed from available text
• Very short open window (~32 days from open to close date) may disadvantage applicants unfamiliar with the recurring ALERT program