Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH PHP 13 NG
Apply for DOT PH PHP 13 NG
- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOT PHMSA 2013 Natural Gas Base Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.700 Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 14, 2012 and posted on Aug 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 48 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This grant opportunity is only open for state agencies 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 2013 Natural Gas Base Grant (Funding Opportunity Number: DOT PH PHP 13 NG; CFDA 20.700) is a mandatory federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to support state pipeline safety oversight. The purpose of the funding is to help states carry out inspection and enforcement activities that contribute to the safe transportation of natural gas and other regulated gases by pipeline, including oversight related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation and storage where applicable. The program sits within PHMSA's broader national regulatory framework for pipeline safety, which is rooted in the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (as amended) and now codified at 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601.
Eligibility is limited and very specific: only state agencies that already have a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA may apply. In practical terms, that means this opportunity is meant for states that are formally authorized by PHMSA to perform pipeline safety inspections under federal pipeline safety law. It is not an open competition for local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private entities; the expected applicant pool is the set of participating state pipeline safety programs operating under those federal certifications/agreements.
Funding is structured as cost reimbursement with a cost-sharing requirement. PHMSA is authorized to reimburse up to 80 percent of a state's actual eligible costs of operating its pipeline safety program. Those costs can include program personnel and equipment and other expenses necessary to conduct inspections and administer the state pipeline safety program. The exact reimbursement amount is not automatic at the full 80 percent; it depends on the availability of appropriated federal funds and on the performance of the state's program. The overall funding level for the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants is also subject to congressional appropriations, meaning total dollars available can change year to year. Funds are distributed based on individual state applications rather than a single fixed award amount for all recipients, and the award floor is listed as $0, reflecting that award sizes can vary and are tied to application details and available funding.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted August 1, 2012, with an application closing date of September 30, 2012 (original and current closing dates are the same), and it was archived December 31, 2012. PHMSA anticipated up to 48 awards, which generally aligns with participation across state programs. The funding instrument is a grant, the activity category is transportation, and the administering agency is PHMSA.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or dealing with application issues, the listed contact is Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team at 757-689-3168, with PHMSA Grant Support also referenced for assistance.
FAQs - DOT PHMSA 2013 Natural Gas Base Grant (DOT PH PHP 13 NG; CFDA 20.700)
What is the DOT PHMSA 2013 Natural Gas Base Grant?
It is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The program supports state pipeline safety oversight for natural gas and other regulated gases transported by pipeline.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOT PH PHP 13 NG, and the CFDA number is 20.700.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to help states carry out inspection and enforcement activities that contribute to the safe transportation of natural gas and other regulated gases by pipeline. This includes oversight related to liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation and storage where applicable.
What legal or regulatory framework is this program tied to?
The program operates within PHMSA's national pipeline safety regulatory framework rooted in the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 (as amended), now codified at 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only state agencies that already have a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA are eligible. In practice, the applicant pool is state pipeline safety programs that are formally authorized by PHMSA to perform pipeline safety inspections under federal pipeline safety law.
Is this an open competitive grant for nonprofits, universities, or private companies?
No. Eligibility is limited to qualifying state agencies with the required PHMSA certification and/or agreement. It is not an open competition for local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private entities.
What kinds of activities does the funding support?
The grant supports activities necessary for a state to operate its pipeline safety program, including inspection and enforcement work and administration of the state pipeline safety oversight program.
Does this grant cover LNG-related oversight?
Yes, the program description includes oversight related to LNG transportation and storage where applicable.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is transportation.
How is the funding paid out (advance vs. reimbursement)?
Funding is structured as cost reimbursement, meaning PHMSA reimburses a portion of a state's actual eligible costs.
What is the federal cost share or reimbursement rate?
PHMSA is authorized to reimburse up to 80 percent of a state's actual eligible costs of operating its pipeline safety program.
Is the 80 percent reimbursement guaranteed?
No. The reimbursement amount is not automatic at the full 80 percent. It depends on the availability of appropriated federal funds and on the performance of the state's program.
What does the cost-sharing requirement mean for applicants?
Because PHMSA reimburses up to 80 percent of eligible costs, states are expected to cover the remaining share of program costs that are not reimbursed by the federal grant, consistent with the cost-sharing requirement described for the program.
What expenses are considered eligible costs under this program?
Eligible costs can include program personnel, equipment, and other expenses necessary to conduct inspections and administer the state pipeline safety program.
How is the overall funding level determined?
The overall funding level for the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants is subject to congressional appropriations, so the total dollars available can change from year to year.
How are funds distributed among recipients?
Funds are distributed based on individual state applications rather than as a single fixed award amount for all recipients. Award sizes can vary depending on application details and available funding.
Why is the award floor listed as $0?
The award floor is listed as $0 to reflect that award amounts can vary and are tied to application details and available funding, rather than a guaranteed minimum award for every applicant.
How many awards were anticipated?
PHMSA anticipated up to 48 awards, which generally aligns with participation across state pipeline safety programs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was September 30, 2012. The original and current closing dates are the same.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 31, 2012, indicating it is no longer active as a current open posting under that listing.
Which agency administers this grant?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or application issues?
The listed contact is Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team at 757-689-3168. PHMSA Grant Support is also referenced for assistance.
What is the program intended to strengthen at the state level?
It is intended to strengthen state pipeline safety oversight by supporting state inspection and enforcement capabilities under PHMSA-authorized certifications and agreements.
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