Assistance Listing 20.712
Hazardous Materials Instructor Training
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Assistance Listing 20.712, “Hazardous Materials Instructor Training,” is a federal program administered by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $3.91M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
PHMSA seeks to fund nonprofit organizations with the ability to conduct training programs for HAZMAT employees, and the ability to reach and involve a target population of HAZMAT employees in a training program. Properly planned and maintained training programs are essential for HAZMAT employees to ensure: (1) HAZMAT employees receive initial and continuing training on the risks involved in transporting HAZMAT; (2) the relevant training requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR) are met; and (3) HAZMAT employees will be equipped to ensure their safety and the safety of others. This Assistance Listing 20.712 created in July 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.703, please refer to former ALN 20.703 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.712 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 20.712
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
Applicants must be nonprofit organizations that demonstrate expertise in conducting a training program for existing HAZMAT employees, and the ability to reach and involve in a training program a target population of HAZMAT employees.
Intended beneficiaries: State, Other public institution/organization and Public nonprofit institution/organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): The expected amount of individual HMIT awards for eligible nonprofit organizations can range from $250,000 to $1,000,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 20.712. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 20.712?
20.712 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Hazardous Materials Instructor Training.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 20.712?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Not-for-Profit Organization and Nonprofit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 20.712 provide?
The agency reported $3,911,396 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.