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PHMSA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) offers comprehensive 

funding opportunities focused on hazardous materials (hazmat) and pipeline safety.

PHMSA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ARE DESIGNED TO:

• Foster partnerships with states, local communities, universities, and nonprofits

• Provide resources for emergency preparedness

• Promote pipeline awareness campaigns 

• Develop pipeline resources

• Implement best practices for pipeline and hazmat safety, nationwide

• Encourage the development of new technologies

• Help municipality and community-owned utilities improve and maintain safe 

pipeline infrastructure

HOW TO APPLY

All PHMSA grant applications can be submitted online at http://www.grants.gov. 

To apply, log-in or register with Grants.gov, find the proper funding opportunity,and submit 

your application.

For more information on each funding opportunity, see https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/aboutphmsa/working-phmsa/grants

Disclaimer: Funding levels contained herein are based on FY 2022 appropriated levels and are 

subject to change.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS GRANTS

Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP)

The HMEP grant supports the planning and training efforts of states, territories, and federally recognized tribes 

in mitigating transportation-related hazardous materials emergencies. Relevant training is found in National Fire 

Protection Association (NFPA) publication 470: "Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard 

for Responders” and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations (29 CFR § 1910.120). 

The HMEP grant also enhances the implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act 

(EPCRA) of 1986 (42 USC § 11001 et seq.).

Funding available: Estimated $39.1 million

Eligible entities: States, territories and federally recognized Tribes

Examples of HMEP grant 

fund uses are:

• Commodity flow studies

• Hazmat emergency response training (NFPA-470 and OSHA 1910.120)

• Hazmat planning and exercises

• Equipment and supplies to conduct the hazmat response planning and training activities

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 5116, 49 U.S.C. § 5128

Contact: HMEP.grants@dot.gov
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Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST)

The SPST grant is a train-the-trainer program that facilitates the training of instructors who then conduct hazmat 

response training for individuals with a statutory responsibility to respond to hazmat accidents and incidents. The 

SPST grant is competitively awarded to national nonprofit fire service organizations.

Funding available: Estimated $2 million 

Eligible entities: National nonprofit fire service organizations, competitive based

Examples of SPST grant 

fund uses are:

• Hazmat response instructor training

• Hazmat responder training (direct delivery)

• Equipment and supplies to conduct the hazmat response training

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 5116(i), 49 U.S.C. § 5128

Contact: HMIT.grants@dot.gov

Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT)

The HMIT grant is a train-the-trainer program that facilitates the training of hazmat instructors who then conduct 

training in Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for hazmat employees. The HMIT grant is competitively awarded 

to nonprofit organizations that satisfy both of the following eligibility requirements: 1) expertise in conducting hazmat 

employee training programs; and 2) capability to reach a target population of hazmat employees and include them in 

the training program.

Funding available: Estimated $5 million

Eligible entities: Nonprofit organizations, competitive based

Examples of HMIT grant 

fund uses are:

• Hazmat instructor training

• Hazmat employee training

• Equipment and supplies to conduct the hazmat employee training

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 5107(e), 49 U.S.C. § 5128

Contact: HMIT.grants@dot.gov
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Community Safety Grant (CSG)

The CSG is used to conduct national outreach and training programs to assist communities in preparing for, and 

responding to, accidents and incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including Class 3 

flammable liquids by rail, and in training state and local personnel responsible for enforcing the safe transportation of 

hazmat. The CSG grant is competitively awarded to nonprofit organizations capable of delivering hazmat enforcement 

training or outreach and training to local communities.

Funding available: Estimated $4 million 

Eligible entities: Nonprofit organizations, competitive based

Examples of CSG grant 

fund uses are:

• Training state and local hazmat enforcement personnel

• Community outreach and training to increase hazmat preparedness in communities

• Equipment and supplies to conduct the hazmat employee training

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 5107(i), 49 U.S.C. § 5128

Contact: HMIT.grants@dot.gov

Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training (ALERT)

The ALERT grant promotes hazmat response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders. Response 

activities include the transportation of crude oil, ethanol, and other flammable liquids by rail consistent with NFPA 

standards. The ALERT grant is competitively awarded to nonprofit organizations capable of delivering an established 

curriculum to emergency responders.

Funding available: Estimated $1 million

Eligible entities: Nonprofit organizations, competitive based

Examples of ALERT grant 

fund uses are:

• Direct delivery training on crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids by rail

• Web-based rail response training for volunteer or remote emergency responders

• Equipment and supplies for rail response training

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 5116(j), 49 U.S.C. § 5128

Contact: HMIT.grants@dot.gov
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RD&T

Research, Development, and Technology

PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) focuses research efforts within the core areas of risk 

management and mitigation, package integrity, emerging technologies, and technical analysis to aid risk assessments.

Funding available: Approximately $7.5 million annually 

Eligible entities: Research projects are conducted by federal agencies, private companies, and 

universities

Examples of R&D fund 

uses are:

• Identification and development of risk management information systems, to mitigate 

environmental and community risks of hazmat transportation 

• Early identification and prevention of risks for energy storage devices in transportation

• Improved materials and designs for hazmat packaging, including recycled and 

processed plastics

Statutory Authority: Annual Consolidated Appropriations

Contact: infocntr@dot.gov

Hazardous Materials State Inspection (HMSI)

HMSI is a financial assistance grant to states to perform hazardous material shipper inspections to increase 

compliance and ensure safe transport of hazardous materials. States can utilize HMSI funding to cover costs for 

hazmat shipper inspections to include personnel, travel, equipment, supplies, and training for hazmat inspectors. The 

HMSI grant is competitively awarded based on a statement of need for hazmat shipper inspection expenses.

Funding available: Estimated $2.5 million 

Eligible entities: States, competitive based

Examples of HMSI grant 

fund uses are:

• Hazmat shipper inspection cost (inspector time/wage, travel expenses)

• Inspection equipment and supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal 

electronic devices (PEDs)

• Hazmat inspector training

Statutory Authority: Annual Consolidated Appropriations

Contact: HMSI.grants@dot.gov
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PIPELINE GRANTS

Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)

The TAG program provides funding to local communities and groups of individuals for technical assistance related to 

pipeline safety. The program also provides opportunities that strengthen the depth and quality of public participation in 

the safe operation of pipelines in and around communities.

Funding available: Estimated $2 million annually

Eligible entities: Local communities (cities, towns, villages, Indian Tribes, counties, parishes, townships, 

and similar governmental subdivisions, or consortiums of such subdivisions) and groups 

of individuals (nonprofits). States, universities, and for-profit entities are not eligible for 

TAG funding. 

Examples of TAG grant 

fund uses are:

• Improvement of local pipeline emergency response capabilities

• Improvement of safe digging programs

• Development of pipeline safety information resources

• Implementation of local land use practices that enhance pipeline safety

• Community and pipeline awareness campaigns

• Enhancements in public participation in official proceedings pertaining to pipelines

• Pipeline safety engineering or other studies

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 60130. The Secretary shall award $1 million to an eligible nonprofit (as 

defined in 49 U.S.C. § 60130(d)(2)) to improve the quality of technical assistance 

provided to communities or individuals.

Contact: PHMSA.Pipelinesafety@dot.gov
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One-Call Grant

The One-Call grant provides funding to state agencies to promote damage prevention, including changes to their state 

underground damage prevention laws, related compliance activities, training, and public education. One-Call grants 

may be used to support initiatives to further promote efforts specifically for damage prevention, including One-Call 

legislation, related compliance activities, training, and public education.

Funding available: Estimated $1 million

Eligible entities: State agencies that participate in the safety program either under certification in 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 60105 or under an agreement in accordance with § 60106. 

Examples of One-Call 

grant fund uses are:

• Public service announcement campaigns

• Radio ads

• Outreach and education

• Public awareness campaigns

• State Damage Prevention Enforcement

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 60114, 49 U.S.C. § 6106

Contact: PHMSA.Pipelinesafety@dot.gov

State Damage Prevention (SDP)

The SDP grant provides funding to eligible states to aid them in establishing a comprehensive program to implement 

the nine elements of an effective damage prevention program. All states are encouraged to implement the nine 

elements of an effective damage prevention program.

Funding available: Estimated $1.5 million annually

Eligible entities: 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 

PHMSA; and 2) it is designated by the state’s governor, in writing, as the eligible recipient 

of the grant funding.

Examples of SDP grant 

fund uses are:

• Developing and implementing methods for establishing and maintaining effective 

communications between stakeholders

• Enforcing state damage prevention laws and regulations

• Improving technologies that may enhance communications, underground pipeline 

locating capability

• Developing and implementing effective employee training programs of operators, 

excavators, and locators

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 60134

Contact: PHMSA.Pipelinesafety@dot.gov
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Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG)

The PERG focuses on incident response activities related to the transportation of gas or hazardous liquids by pipeline 

in high consequence areas. PERG funding will be awarded to eligible states, counties, and local governments to train 

individuals in areas with statutory responsibility to respond to pipeline incidents. PHMSA maintains the discretion 

to specify eligibility to only state applications in support of counties and local governments. In this case, states are 

strongly encouraged to coordinate and select one state agency to apply for the PERG.

Funding available: Estimated $2.5 million 

Eligible entities: States, counties, and local governments, unless otherwise specified

Examples of PERG grant 

fund uses are:

• Pipeline emergency response planning, training, and exercises

• Pipeline Emergency Responder Initiative (PERI) development and training

• Pipeline leak recognition and release evacuation training

• Development and maintenance of pipeline training curriculum

• Training props, equipment, and supplies

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 60125(b)

Contact: PERG@dot.gov

Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)

The CAAP provides funding for academic research, to give tomorrow's pipeline safety workforce an early opportunity 

to contribute safety solutions. PHMSA is working to drive innovation by funding projects that can deliver cutting-edge 

research and/or technology for the safety of the nation’s 2.8-million-mile pipeline transportation network. The awards 

cover research projects up to 3 years in duration. The cooperative agreements are competitively selected, and the 

number of awards depends on the quality of submissions and budget limitations.

Funding available: Award funding varies; however, available funding an estimated $2 million annually, plus a 

20 percent cost sharing by university partners on each project. 

Eligible entities: Nonprofit institutions of higher education located in the United States or a U.S. Territory or 

possession

Examples of CAAP grant 

fund uses are:

• Detection of corrosive fluids inside pressure vessels and piping

• Corrosion in natural gas transmission lines

• Corrosion monitoring in pipelines

• New bio-inspired 3D printing

• Artificial intelligence

Statutory Authority: Section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-355)

Contact: PHMSA.Pipelinesafety@dot.gov
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Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization 

Grant (NGDISM)

NGDISM grant funding will be made available to a municipality or community-owned utility (not including for-profit 

entities) to repair, rehabilitate, or replace its natural gas distribution pipeline systems or portions thereof, or to acquire 

equipment to 1) reduce incidents and fatalities, and 2) avoid economic losses.

Funding available: Up to $200 million for each of fiscal years 2022 to 2026.

Eligible entities: Municipality or community owned utilities (not including for-profit entities)

Examples of BIL grant 

fund uses are:

• Natural gas infrastructure projects

* Replace cast iron pipe, bare steel pipe and vintage leak prone plastic pipe

* Repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of legacy pipelines

• Purchase of pipeline safety equipment 

Statutory Authority: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58)

Contact: PHMSAPipelineBILGrant@dot.gov

202-366-7652

State Pipeline Safety Base Grant

Reimburses up to 80 percent of the cost of personnel, equipment and activities reasonably required to carry out 

inspection and enforcement activities of intrastate gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities under a certification or 

agreement with the Secretary of Transportation or to act as an agent of the Secretary on interstate gas or hazardous 

liquid pipeline facilities. States inspect approximately 90 percent of the pipeline infrastructure under federal safety 

authority. 

Funding available: Formula Grant

Eligible entities: State agencies only. A state agency must participate in the pipeline safety program 

under certification in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §60105 or under an agreement in 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. §60106.

Examples of State Base 

grant fund uses are:

• Activities related to the inspection of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities, to 

ensure compliance

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. Chapter §60107

Contact: PHMSA.Pipelinesafety@dot.gov
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RD&T

Pipeline Research and Development

PHMSA sponsors R&D projects focused on providing near-term solutions to help ensure the safe, reliable, and 

environmentally-sound operation of the nation's pipeline system. The R&D program provides support for projects 

focused on developing solutions that will improve pipeline safety, reduce the environmental impact of failures, 

and enhance pipeline transportation. The funding for this program aligns with PHMSA's R&D strategic plan, which 

encourages a collaborative approach to addressing pipeline challenges.

Funding available: Approximately $12.3 million annually

Eligible entities: Research projects are conducted by federal agencies, private companies, and 

universities

Examples of R&D fund 

uses are:

• Recent R&D projects focused on leak detection

• Detection of mechanical damage, damage prevention

• Improved pipeline system controls, monitoring, and operations

• Improvements in pipeline materials.

Statutory Authority: Section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-355)

Contact: PHMSA.Pipelinesafety@dot.gov

Underground Natural Gas Storage Grant (UNGS)

Reimburses up to 80 percent of the cost of personnel, equipment and activities reasonably required to carry out 

inspection and enforcement activities of intrastate underground natural gas storage facilities under a certification 

or agreement with the Secretary of Transportation or to act as an agent of the Secretary with respect to interstate 

underground natural gas facilities.

Funding available: Formula Grant

Eligible entities: State agencies only. A state agency must participate in the underground natural gas 

storage safety program either under certification in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §60105 or 

under an agreement in accordance with §60106.

Examples of UNGS grant 

fund uses are:

• Activities related to the inspection of intrastate underground natural gas storage facilities, 

to ensure compliance 

Statutory Authority: 49 U.S.C. Chapter §60107

Contact: PHMSA.Pipelinesafety@dot.gov
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 

Safety Administration

East Building, 2nd Floor

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20590

E-mail: training@dot.gov

202-366-4900

202-366-7342 (Fax)

For the Office of Hazardous 

Materials Safety, contact:

The Hazardous Materials Info Center

1-800-HMR-4922

(1-800-467-4922)

E-mail: infocntr@dot.gov

https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/offices/

office-hazardous-materials-safety

For the Office of Pipeline Safety, 

contact:

202-366-4595

Email: PHMSA.Pipelinesafety@dot.gov

https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/offices/

office-pipeline-safety

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