FY 2026 Community Safety Grant (CSG)
Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations whose mission includes preparing communities for hazmat accidents and incidents.
Eligible activities include training state and local enforcement personnel on safe hazardous materials transportation requirements. Organizations must focus on enhancing community preparedness and response capabilities.
The grant supports nationwide projects with potential benefits across all constituents served. There are no known subrecipient restrictions. Cost sharing is not required to apply.
This grant is for nonprofit organizations whose mission includes preparing communities for hazmat accidents and incidents.
Eligible activities include training state and local enforcement personnel on safe hazardous materials transportation requirements. Organizations must focus on enhancing community preparedness and response capabilities.
The grant supports nationwide projects with potential benefits across all constituents served. There are no known subrecipient restrictions. Cost sharing is not required to apply.
Program description
CS – Community Safety Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations whose mission includes activities to enhance the capability of communities to prepare for and respond to hazmat accidents and incidents. Types of activities include training for state and local enforcement personnel enforcing requirements for safe HAZMAT transportation. Deliverables/expected outcomes: Improve accident readiness in the communities. Intended beneficiary: may have nationwide benefits to all constituents of the nonprofit grantee. Subrecipient activities: No known subrecipients.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for nonprofit organizations whose mission includes preparing communities for hazmat accidents and incidents.
Eligible activities include training state and local enforcement personnel on safe hazardous materials transportation requirements. Organizations must focus on enhancing community preparedness and response capabilities.
The grant supports nationwide projects with potential benefits across all constituents served. There are no known subrecipient restrictions. Cost sharing is not required to apply.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Support from enforcement or emergency responder partners
- 501(c)(3) determination letter
Program contact
- 👤 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
- 📧 tremayne.terry@dot.gov
- 📞 2023664243
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 20.711 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 20.711). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $1,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
501(c)(3) nonprofits with missions in hazmat safety, emergency preparedness, or community response. Your organization must focus on training or capacity-building activities.
What activities does this grant fund?
Training programs for state and local enforcement personnel on hazmat transportation safety. Projects that improve community readiness for hazmat incidents. Activities that enhance emergency response capabilities.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not a requirement for this grant.
What is the award range?
Grants range from $1,500 to $100,000. Competition is expected given the $1 million funding pool.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is June 19, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's existing experience with hazmat training or emergency preparedness. Demonstrate track record if possible.
- Focus your narrative on concrete training outcomes and community impact. Show how your work improves local enforcement capacity.
- Use clear budget alignment with proposed activities. Every dollar should directly support training or preparedness work.
- Identify your target audience early: state agencies, local fire departments, first responders, etc. Be specific about who will benefit.
- Include letters of support from enforcement agencies or first responder organizations. These strengthen credibility significantly.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack specific training curricula or measurable outcomes. Vague descriptions of how funding improves community response capabilities.
Budgets don't clearly connect expenses to hazmat safety activities. Personal travel or administrative costs dominate instead of direct program costs.
Weak partnerships with enforcement agencies or first responders. Applicants fail to demonstrate community need or stakeholder buy-in.
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