FY 2026 HMSI GRANT AWARD

The FY 2026 Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI) Grant Award is a discretionary financial assistance program administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration under the U.S. Department of Transportation, aimed at enhancing the safety of hazardous materials transportation through state-led shipper inspections. The program provides up to $2,500,000 in funding to eligible states to conduct inspections that align with federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100–185), with a focus on reducing fatalities and injuries by strengthening compliance and inspection capacity. Applicants must submit a comprehensive package via grants.gov, including the SF-424 and SF-424A forms, project and budget narratives, lobbying certifications, Title VI assurances, and an indirect cost agreement or de minimis election if applicable, all of which must be completed and submitted by the June 19, 2026 deadline. Eligibility requires an active Unique Entity Identifier in SAM.gov, and award recipients must comply with federal administrative requirements under 2 CFR Part 200, including reporting executive compensation for those earning over $100,000 and disclosing first-tier subawards exceeding $25,000. Performance under the award must occur within a minimum 12-month period, extendable to 24 months, with inspections conducted at shipper locations within the state. Funding may be used for inspector wages, travel, equipment such as personal protective and detection gear, and training, but all expenditures must adhere to Buy America requirements and the prohibition on using funds for lobbying or prohibited activities. Payment is processed electronically through the DOT Delphi Invoicing System using SF-270 forms, with funds disbursed based on the recipient’s SAM.gov registration details. Award recipients are responsible for implementing inspection programs, documenting outcomes, and submitting progress and financial reports via SF-425, while ensuring compliance with non-discrimination, anti-trafficking, and confidentiality provisions that prohibit agreements restricting reporting of fraud or abuse. The evaluation of proposals is merit-based, emphasizing alignment with HMSI objectives, clarity of the statement of need, adherence to allowable activities, and demonstrated organizational capability, without relying on a lowest-price model. No contract options, security clearances, or traditional CLINs apply, as this is a grant award governed by federal assistance regulations rather than procurement rules.