Submission Deadline 06/19/2026
Fiscal Capacity $1,500,001
| Opportunity Number | 693JK326NF0006 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOT-PHMSA |
| Application Deadline | 06/19/2026 |
| Award Amount | $1,500,001 |
| Status | Posted |
| Sector | Default |
| Award Floor | $4,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Not Required |
Fiscal Parameters & Taxonomy
Authority DOT-PHMSA
Status Posted
Who Can Apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) State governments
Eligibility Intelligence
Eligible Applicants (Varies by Program) Any state authority (or municipality with respect to intrastate gas transportation) that is or will be responsible for preventing damage to underground pipeline facilities is eligible as long as 1) the state participates in the oversight of pipeline transportation pursuant to an annual 49 U.S.C. §60105 certification or 49 U.S.C. §60106 agreement in effect with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and 2) is designated by the state's governor, in writing, as the eligible recipient of the grant funding.
Program Description
The purpose of the Damage Prevention grants is to establish comprehensive state programs designed to prevent damage to underground pipelines in states that do not have such programs and to improve damage prevention programs in states that do. States are encouraged to implement the following nine elements of an effective damage prevention program: Element 1 ¿ Enhanced Communication between Operators and Excavators Element 2 ¿ Fostering Support and Partnership of all Stakeholders Element 3 ¿ Operator¿s Use of Performance Measures for Locators Element 4 ¿ Partnership in Employee Training Element 5 ¿ Partnership in Public Education Element 6 ¿ Enforcement Agencies¿ Role to Help Resolve Issues Element 7 ¿ Fair and Consistent Enforcement of the Law Element 8 ¿ Use of Technology to Improve the Locating Process Element 9 ¿ Data Analysis to Continually Improve Program Effectiveness
CFDA Programs
20.720 State Damage Prevention Program Grants
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