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- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOT PHMSA 2011 One Call Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.721 PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program One Call Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 4, 2010 and posted on Jun 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 37 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This optional grant is ONLY open for states that have a 60105 Certification and/or 60106 Agreement with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to do pipeline safety inspections.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DOT PHMSA 2011 One Call Grant is an optional, annual grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to support state-level pipeline damage prevention efforts. It is designed to strengthen "One Call" systems and related enforcement, training, and public outreach activities that reduce excavation-related damage to underground pipelines. The opportunity falls under the transportation category and is tied to PHMSA's broader pipeline safety mission, with funding identified under CFDA 20.721 (PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program One Call Grant).
Eligibility is narrow and specifically limited to state agencies that already participate in PHMSA's pipeline safety inspection program through a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement. In practical terms, only states that have a formal arrangement with PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections can apply. This is not a general public grant and is not aimed at local governments, nonprofits, or private organizations unless they are part of, or applying through, the qualifying state pipeline safety agency. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states do not have to provide a required match to receive funds.
Funding is structured with a maximum request (award ceiling) of $45,000 per state, with an award floor of $0. The estimated total program funding for the cycle described is $1,000,000, with an expected 37 awards, suggesting broad distribution across participating states rather than a small number of large awards. The funding instrument is a grant. The opportunity was posted June 9, 2010, created October 4, 2010, and lists a current closing date of November 23, 2010 (with the original close date not determined at the time of posting). The archive date is March 1, 2011.
The core purpose of the grant is to advance damage prevention through improvements to One Call legislation, compliance activities, training, and public education. Eligible uses are wide-ranging but consistently focused on strengthening One Call participation, oversight, and awareness. Examples of supported initiatives include compliance enforcement and compliance monitoring tied to One Call requirements, including gathering and using one call center statistics and compliance/noncompliance statistics to target improvements. The grant can also support legal assistance related to enforcement actions, which can help states pursue compliance where laws or rules are being ignored. It can fund new equipment that supports ongoing enforcement programs, including computer equipment and communication improvements used to manage compliance programs and outreach.
A major emphasis is also placed on training and education aimed at preventing excavation damage. Funding can be used to develop and/or conduct state-provided training programs for locators and other stakeholders involved in marking underground utilities. In addition, the program allows for the development and distribution of promotional items or informational materials, as well as broader damage prevention awareness campaigns. Outreach tools cited include public service announcements, informational mailings, advertisements, and One Call center promotional items, all intended to increase awareness of calling before digging, improve participation in One Call membership initiatives, and reinforce safe excavation behaviors.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically, the provided contact is Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team, reachable by phone at 617-494-3318, along with PHMSA Grant Support. The listing notes there is no additional information link and no further announcement beyond what is provided in the posting.
DOT PHMSA 2011 One Call Grant (CFDA 20.721) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DOT PHMSA 2011 One Call Grant?
The DOT PHMSA 2011 One Call Grant is an optional, annual grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It supports state-level pipeline damage prevention efforts by strengthening "One Call" systems and related enforcement, training, and public outreach activities intended to reduce excavation-related damage to underground pipelines.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to advance excavation damage prevention by improving One Call legislation and compliance, strengthening enforcement and monitoring activities, supporting training for key stakeholders (such as locators), and expanding public education and awareness campaigns that encourage safe digging behaviors.
Which federal agency runs this opportunity?
The program is run by PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
What category does this funding opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the transportation category and is tied to PHMSA's broader pipeline safety mission.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
Funding is identified under CFDA 20.721, described as the PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program One Call Grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state agencies that already participate in PHMSA's pipeline safety inspection program through a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement. Practically, this means only states with a formal arrangement with PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections can apply.
Are local governments, nonprofits, or private organizations eligible?
No. This is not a general public grant and is not aimed at local governments, nonprofits, or private organizations unless they are part of, or applying through, the qualifying state pipeline safety agency.
Is this grant program required or optional?
The One Call Grant is described as an optional, annual program.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states do not have to provide a required match to receive funds.
What is the maximum amount a state can request?
The award ceiling is $45,000 per state.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How much total funding is expected for the program cycle described?
The estimated total program funding for the cycle described is $1,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates an expected 37 awards, suggesting the funds are intended to be distributed broadly across participating states rather than concentrated in a few large awards.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What kinds of activities can the grant fund?
Eligible uses are broad but consistently focused on strengthening One Call participation, oversight, and public awareness. Supported initiatives include compliance enforcement and compliance monitoring tied to One Call requirements; use of one call center statistics and compliance/noncompliance statistics to target improvements; legal assistance related to enforcement actions; equipment that supports enforcement programs (including computer and communication improvements); training and education programs (including state-provided training for locators and related stakeholders); and outreach materials and campaigns such as public service announcements, informational mailings, advertisements, and One Call center promotional items.
Can grant funds be used for compliance enforcement and monitoring?
Yes. The opportunity specifically cites compliance enforcement and compliance monitoring tied to One Call requirements, including gathering and using one call center statistics and compliance/noncompliance statistics to target improvements.
Can funds be used for legal assistance related to enforcement?
Yes. The grant can support legal assistance related to enforcement actions to help states pursue compliance where laws or rules are being ignored.
Can funds be used to purchase equipment?
Yes. The grant can fund new equipment that supports ongoing enforcement programs, including computer equipment and communication improvements used to manage compliance programs and outreach.
Can the grant support training programs?
Yes. A major emphasis is placed on training and education to prevent excavation damage. Funding can be used to develop and/or conduct state-provided training programs for locators and other stakeholders involved in marking underground utilities.
Can funds be used for public outreach and awareness campaigns?
Yes. The program allows for the development and distribution of promotional items or informational materials and broader damage prevention awareness campaigns. Examples include public service announcements, informational mailings, advertisements, and One Call center promotional items.
What outcomes are these outreach efforts intended to support?
Outreach efforts are intended to increase awareness of calling before digging, improve participation in One Call membership initiatives, and reinforce safe excavation behaviors to reduce excavation-related damage to underground pipelines.
When was this opportunity posted, and what are the key dates listed?
The opportunity was posted on June 9, 2010, and created on October 4, 2010. The listing shows a closing date of November 23, 2010. The archive date is March 1, 2011.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to contact Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team at 617-494-3318, along with PHMSA Grant Support.
Is there an additional information link or a separate announcement?
No. The listing notes there is no additional information link and no further announcement beyond what is provided in the posting.
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