Grants & Opportunities

This page is a starting point for volunteers, nonprofits, and small organizations looking for safety-training funding, public-sector contracting resources, and public-service careers. Each card links to the official source. Eligibility rules are set by each program, and many programs are limited to specific types of organizations.

Search all federal grants at Grants.gov and California state grants at the California Grants Portal.

Safety Training & Preparedness Grants

OSHA Susan Harwood Training Grants

U.S. Department of Labor grants for workplace safety and health training, including Targeted Topic Training and Training & Educational Materials Development. Open to eligible nonprofits, tribes, and public colleges; offered in an annual competition.

Official page

PHMSA Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants

U.S. DOT funding for hazmat emergency planning and training. Awarded to state, territorial, and tribal designated agencies, which may support Local Emergency Planning Committees and first-responder organizations.

Official page

PHMSA Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) Grants

U.S. DOT train-the-trainer funding for hazmat response instruction. Limited to national nonprofit fire service organizations; offered in an annual cycle.

Official page

NSC Work to Zero Pilot Grants

A National Safety Council program that pairs workplaces with technology providers to pilot new safety technology. The current cycle focuses on hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) and accepts proposals through Oct. 30, 2026.

Official page

Listos California & California CERT (Cal OES)

Cal OES houses the California CERT Program and the Listos California grant programs for community preparedness, including CERT support. Check the Cal OES page for the next funding round.

Official page

California Volunteers Grants

The State Service Commission funds service and volunteer programs, including AmeriCorps State. The 2027 AmeriCorps State opportunity is open to nonprofits and public agencies through Nov. 5, 2026.

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SAM.gov Contract Opportunities

The official U.S. government site for federal contract solicitations and pre-solicitations. Organizations must register in SAM.gov to do business with the federal government.

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SBA Mentor-Protégé Program & Joint Ventures

Run by the U.S. Small Business Administration, this program pairs eligible for-profit small businesses with experienced contractors, and approved pairs may form joint ventures for small-business set-aside contracts.

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USAJOBS

The official job site of the U.S. federal government, including security, emergency management, and public-safety roles.

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CalCareers

California's official state jobs portal, with listings from state departments including the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Official page

California Department of Justice Careers

Job vacancies and exam information for the California Department of Justice.

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Public-Sector Contracting & Teaming

Public Safety Careers

Program details change. Check each official page for current deadlines and eligibility. Links verified Oct 19, 2026.

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