The FY2023 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant application period is now open.
Donor Name: Indiana Department of Homeland Security
State: Indiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990 allows the Department of mn Transportation to provide assistance to public sector employees through states, territories and federally recognized Native American tribes for emergency response. The purpose of this program is to increase the effectiveness of the safe and efficient handling of hazardous material incidents, enhance implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency training and planning by incorporating the unique challenges of responses to transportation situations. The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program (HMEP) offered by the state of Indiana specifically supports the development, improvement and exercising of emergency plans under EPCRA as well as training public sector employees to respond to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.
EPCRA has established the following Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) functions and priorities:
- To encourage and support emergency planning for responding to chemical accidents.
- To provide local governments and the public with information about possible chemical hazards in their communities.
- Prepare and update a comprehensive local emergency response plan that addresses the reported hazardous substance in the county or planning district.
- Exercise the LEPC plan annually (tabletop, functional, full-scale); and
- Maintain a roster of members comprised of local/state government, law enforcement, emergency management, fire department, emergency medical services, Health, environment, transportation, broadcast/print media, industry, community groups and hospital.
The purpose of this notice is to provide:
- Formal grant guidance and application materials needed to apply for funding under HMEP; and
- Administrative requirements that must be met by all sub-recipients in order to meet the requirements of federal regulations, mandates and orders should your application receive funding.
Funding Information
- $20,000.00 maximum award amount
- Period of Performance: Oct. 1, 2022 – Sept. 30, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Local units of government are eligible to apply for HMEP funding. Additionally, applicants are required to submit an active LEPC budget to be considered for funding. Each eligible applicant must have an active:
- Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management;
- Supplier registration with the state of Indiana; and
- Bidder registration with the state of Indiana.
For more information, visit IDHS.
