How much funding does Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant

Ohio Public Utilities Commission

Foundation Grants for First Responders Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Educational institutions and local governments across the state are awarded grants to provide training on how to best respond to incidents involving hazardous materials.
You must have a State of Ohio Supplier ID Number.
Grant activities must be completed by May 31, 2026.All reimbursement requests must be submitted by June 30, 2026.Use grant funds only for activities delineated in the grant application and authorized in the grant agreement.
Travel costs for course instructors will be considered for funding but must be reasonable and comply with US Government Services Administration per diem rates.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: In general travel, food, lodging and other per diem costs will not be funded for trainees or participants.
Not eligible: PUCO hazardous material training grant funds may not be used to offset payroll costs for students attending training or events funded through the grants.
Not eligible: Training performed before Commission approval will not be reimbursed.

Overview

The Hazardous Materials Training and Planning Grant, offered by the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, aims to enhance public safety by funding training for emergency services personnel on managing hazardous materials spills during transportation. Eligible applicants include educational institutions and local governments, with grants covering various training types. Joint applications for collaborative training programs are encouraged, promoting cost-effective training solutions.

Hazardous materials training and planning grants program
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) awards grants for the training of public safety and emergency services personnel in the proper techniques for the management of hazardous materials spills and releases that occur during transportation. If political subdivisions contract with outside consultants or institutions to conduct the training programs or planning activities for them, the political subdivision is charged with the responsibility of ascertaining the qualifications and accountability of the consultants or institutions.
Types of funding
Courses involving hazardous materials training on various levels, including first response awareness, operations and technician, highway response specialist, incident command and tank car specialist.Intermodal hazardous materials training.Incident response exercise.Rail hazardous materials response training, including rail/highway incident response training.Hazardous materials planning and survey studies.
Reimbursement of costs
Once the Commission approves a grant, the grant applicant performs the training and submits bills to the PUCO for reimbursement.
Cleveland State University
Note: Cleveland State University (CSU) receives specific statutory grant funds for hazardous materials training courses. Training courses are conducted in Cleveland and at other locations within the state. Applicants may contact CSU before applying for a PUCO grant to determine if CSU can provide the proposed training.

Eligibility

Educational institutions and local governments across the state are awarded grants to provide training on how to best respond to incidents involving hazardous materials. Special circumstances may be taken into consideration but will require justification.
Two or more political subdivisions may apply for a grant to fund one joint training program.

Ineligibility

In general travel, food, lodging and other per diem costs will not be funded for trainees or participants. PUCO hazardous material training grant funds may not be used to offset payroll costs for students attending training or events funded through the grants.Training performed before Commission approval will not be reimbursed.