Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH PHP 14 OC
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- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOT PHMSA 2014 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 31, 2013 and posted on Nov 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 18, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This optional grant is ONLY 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 2014 One Call Grant is an optional federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) designed to strengthen state-level damage prevention efforts related to underground pipelines. The funding is specifically aimed at improving "One Call" systems and activities, which are central to preventing excavation-related damage by ensuring excavators notify utilities before digging. The total program amount is not fixed and depends on the availability of federal funds, but the grant is offered annually to eligible state pipeline safety programs.
Eligibility is narrow and limited to states that already participate in PHMSA's pipeline safety inspection framework through either a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement. In practical terms, only state agencies that have formal authority and an established partnership with PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections can apply. This is not a general public grant, and it is not intended for local governments, nonprofits, or private entities unless they are applying through or as the qualifying state program. The opportunity lists the applicant category broadly as "Others," but the eligibility language makes clear that the qualifying state pipeline safety agency is the intended applicant.
Funding under this program is capped at $45,000 per state (award ceiling of $45,000), with no minimum award amount listed (award floor of $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning states do not need to provide a required financial match to receive funds. PHMSA expected to make about 35 awards under this cycle, reflecting the number of states and jurisdictions typically participating in the federal-state pipeline safety partnership program.
The grant supports a wide range of projects as long as they directly advance damage prevention and One Call effectiveness. Allowable uses include compliance enforcement activities tied to One Call laws and requirements, legal assistance connected to enforcement actions, and efforts to improve compliance monitoring. States can also use funds to collect, analyze, or improve reporting related to One Call center statistics and compliance or noncompliance trends, which can help identify problem areas and target outreach or enforcement more effectively. The program also recognizes the importance of membership and participation, allowing funding for One Call membership initiatives that encourage broader adherence to notification requirements.
In addition to enforcement and monitoring, the grant places strong emphasis on training and public education. Funds can be used to develop and deliver state-provided training programs for locators, as well as to create, distribute, or update educational materials that promote safe digging and One Call usage. Public-facing outreach is explicitly supported, including damage prevention awareness campaigns, public service announcements, informational mailings, advertisements, and educational items produced by or for One Call centers. The intent is to reduce preventable incidents by improving awareness, understanding, and compliance among excavators, utilities, contractors, and the general public.
Equipment and technology improvements are also eligible when they support ongoing enforcement or communication needs. Examples mentioned include purchasing new equipment to strengthen enforcement programs, acquiring computer equipment, and making communication improvements. These investments are meant to help state programs operate more effectively, track compliance, share information, and support coordinated damage prevention work with One Call centers and stakeholders.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on November 1, 2013 (created October 31, 2013) with an application deadline of December 18, 2013. It was later archived on March 1, 2014. The funding opportunity number is DOT PH PHP 14 OC, and it is associated with CFDA number 20.721, identified as the PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program One Call Grant. For applicant support, PHMSA listed a grant team contact, Carrie Winslow, reachable by phone at 757-689-3168 for issues accessing the full announcement or related assistance.
DOT PHMSA 2014 One Call Grant (DOT PH PHP 14 OC) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the DOT PHMSA 2014 One Call Grant?
The DOT PHMSA 2014 One Call Grant is an optional federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It is designed to strengthen state-level damage prevention efforts focused on underground pipelines by improving "One Call" systems and related activities.
2) What is the purpose of "One Call" activities in this program?
"One Call" activities help prevent excavation-related damage by ensuring excavators notify utilities before digging. The grant supports efforts that improve the effectiveness of One Call systems, increase compliance, and expand awareness so preventable incidents are reduced.
3) Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to states that already participate in PHMSA's pipeline safety inspection framework through either a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement. In practice, the intended applicant is the qualifying state pipeline safety agency with formal authority and an established partnership with PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections.
4) Can local governments, nonprofits, or private entities apply?
No. This is not a general public grant and is not intended for local governments, nonprofits, or private entities unless they are applying through or as the qualifying state pipeline safety program that holds a 60105 Certification and/or 60106 Agreement.
5) The listing says applicant category "Others." What does that mean here?
While the opportunity lists the applicant category broadly as "Others," the eligibility language makes clear that the qualifying state pipeline safety agency (participating under a 60105 Certification and/or 60106 Agreement) is the intended applicant.
6) How much funding is available per state?
Funding is capped at $45,000 per state (award ceiling of $45,000). No minimum award amount is listed (award floor of $0).
7) Is the total program funding amount fixed?
No. The total program amount is not fixed and depends on the availability of federal funds.
8) How often is this grant offered?
The grant is offered annually to eligible state pipeline safety programs, subject to the availability of federal funds.
9) Is there a required match or cost-sharing requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning states do not need to provide a required financial match to receive funds.
10) About how many awards did PHMSA expect to make under this cycle?
PHMSA expected to make about 35 awards under this cycle, reflecting the number of states and jurisdictions typically participating in the federal-state pipeline safety partnership program.
11) What types of projects or activities are supported?
The grant supports a wide range of projects as long as they directly advance damage prevention and One Call effectiveness. Supported activities include enforcement and compliance work, training, public education and outreach, reporting and data analysis improvements, and certain equipment and technology improvements tied to enforcement or communication needs.
12) Are One Call law compliance enforcement activities an allowable use of funds?
Yes. Allowable uses include compliance enforcement activities tied to One Call laws and requirements, as well as efforts to improve compliance monitoring.
13) Can the grant pay for legal assistance related to enforcement actions?
Yes. Legal assistance connected to enforcement actions is listed as an allowable use of funds.
14) Can funds be used for One Call reporting, data collection, or analysis?
Yes. States can use funds to collect, analyze, or improve reporting related to One Call center statistics and compliance or noncompliance trends. These improvements can help identify problem areas and better target outreach or enforcement.
15) Does the grant support One Call membership initiatives?
Yes. The program recognizes the importance of participation and allows funding for One Call membership initiatives that encourage broader adherence to notification requirements.
16) Are training programs an allowable expense?
Yes. Funds can be used to develop and deliver state-provided training programs for locators.
17) Can the grant be used for public education materials and outreach?
Yes. The grant places strong emphasis on training and public education. Funds can be used to create, distribute, or update educational materials that promote safe digging and One Call usage.
18) What kinds of public awareness campaigns are supported?
Public-facing outreach is explicitly supported, including damage prevention awareness campaigns, public service announcements, informational mailings, advertisements, and educational items produced by or for One Call centers.
19) Are equipment and technology purchases allowed?
Yes, when they support ongoing enforcement or communication needs. Examples include purchasing new equipment to strengthen enforcement programs, acquiring computer equipment, and making communication improvements.
20) What is the key requirement for an activity to be allowable?
Activities should directly advance damage prevention and improve One Call effectiveness, including enforcement, compliance monitoring, training, education, reporting/analysis, or supporting equipment and communication capabilities.
21) What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is DOT PH PHP 14 OC.
22) What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.721, identified as the PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program One Call Grant.
23) When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on November 1, 2013 (created October 31, 2013). The application deadline was December 18, 2013.
24) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 1, 2014.
25) Who is the PHMSA contact for help with access to the full announcement or related assistance?
PHMSA listed a grant team contact, Carrie Winslow, reachable by phone at 757-689-3168 for issues accessing the full announcement or related assistance.
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