FY 2026 State Damage Prevention

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin

Administered by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin, this community grant invites applications from eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 24, 2026. It provides awards up to $4K–$100K.

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Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Award amount

Up to $4K–$100K

Expected awards

Posted

May 18, 2026

Opportunity number

693JK326NF0006

CFDA

20.720

Opportunity 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

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State governments

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.

Funding

Award floor

$4K

Award ceiling

$100K

Agency contact

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin

RICHARD YIRENKYI richard.yirenkyi@dot.gov

richard.yirenkyi@dot.gov

Where to apply

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