Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH PHP 15 NG
Apply for DOT PH PHP 15 NG
- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DOT PHMSA 2015 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 Jul 15, 2014 and posted on Jul 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014. (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 2015 Natural Gas Base Grant 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-level pipeline safety oversight for natural gas systems. The program sits within PHMSA's broader national pipeline safety mission, which is to protect people, property, and the environment by ensuring the safe transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials by pipeline. The legal backbone for this work comes from the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended, which has since been recodified as 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601. Under that authority, PHMSA partners with states to help implement and enforce pipeline safety requirements through inspections and related compliance activities.
Eligibility is tightly limited. Only state agencies that already hold a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA are allowed to apply. Those certifications and agreements are what formally authorize states to conduct pipeline safety inspections under the federal framework, so the grant is essentially a support mechanism for states that are already part of the cooperative inspection and enforcement system. The listing notes "Others" in the general eligible applicant field, but the eligibility clarification makes it clear the practical applicants are state agencies with the required 60105/60106 status.
The funding is designed as cost reimbursement with a required cost share. PHMSA may reimburse a state agency for up to 80 percent of its actual costs to carry out its pipeline safety program. In other words, states are expected to cover the remaining share, and they then receive federal reimbursement for allowable program expenses up to the capped percentage. Costs that can be covered include core program expenses such as personnel and equipment, reflecting the operational nature of pipeline safety work (for example, inspector salaries, training, inspection tools, and other resources needed to conduct oversight). While the federal share can be as high as 80 percent, the actual reimbursement level and award amounts depend on two key factors: the availability of appropriated funds in that fiscal cycle and the performance of the state program. The announcement also emphasizes that total funding for the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants is contingent on congressional appropriations, and that allocations are made based on individual state applications rather than a single fixed amount for all participants.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted July 15, 2014 under Funding Opportunity Number DOT PH PHP 15 NG, with a closing date of September 30, 2014 and an archive date of December 31, 2014. PHMSA anticipated making around 48 awards. The program aligns with CFDA number 20.700 (Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant) and is categorized under transportation. The award floor is listed as 0, which typically signals that award sizes can vary significantly and may be determined by the submitted budgets, eligibility, and available appropriations rather than a guaranteed minimum.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or navigating submission issues, the listed point of contact is Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team, reachable by phone at 757-689-3168, with PHMSA Grant Support also referenced for assistance.
FAQs: DOT PHMSA 2015 Natural Gas Base Grant (State Pipeline Safety)
What is the DOT PHMSA 2015 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) to support state-level pipeline safety oversight for natural gas systems.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The grant supports states in carrying out pipeline safety inspections and related compliance activities as part of PHMSA's national mission to protect people, property, and the environment by ensuring the safe transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials by pipeline.
What legal authority supports this program?
The program is authorized under the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968, as amended, which has been recodified as 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state agencies that already hold a 60105 Certification and/or a 60106 Agreement with PHMSA.
What are 60105 Certifications and 60106 Agreements in this context?
They are the formal certifications/agreements that authorize a state to conduct pipeline safety inspections under the federal framework. This grant is designed to support states that already participate in that cooperative inspection and enforcement system.
The listing mentions "Others" as eligible applicants. Does that mean non-state organizations can apply?
No. Although "Others" appears in the general eligible applicant field, the eligibility clarification states that practical applicants are state agencies with the required 60105/60106 status.
How does the funding work (reimbursement vs. upfront payment)?
The funding is structured as cost reimbursement. PHMSA may reimburse a state agency for up to 80 percent of its actual allowable costs to carry out its pipeline safety program.
Is there a required cost share?
Yes. Because PHMSA may reimburse up to 80 percent of actual costs, states are expected to cover the remaining share.
What is the maximum federal share PHMSA may reimburse?
Up to 80 percent of a state agency's actual costs for the pipeline safety program, subject to program conditions described in the announcement.
What types of costs can be covered?
Allowable costs include core program expenses such as personnel and equipment used to conduct pipeline safety oversight (for example, inspector salaries, training, inspection tools, and other resources needed to perform inspections and compliance activities).
Are award amounts fixed for all states?
No. Allocations are made based on individual state applications rather than a single fixed amount for all participants.
What affects the actual reimbursement level or award amount?
The actual reimbursement level and award amounts depend on the availability of appropriated funds for the fiscal cycle and the performance of the state program.
Is the total funding guaranteed?
No. Total funding for the State Program Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquid Base Grants is contingent on congressional appropriations.
How many awards did PHMSA anticipate making?
PHMSA anticipated making around 48 awards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
DOT PH PHP 15 NG.
When was the opportunity posted?
July 15, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
September 30, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
December 31, 2014.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
CFDA 20.700 (Pipeline Safety Program State Base Grant).
What category does this grant fall under?
Transportation.
What does it mean that the award floor is listed as 0?
An award floor of 0 typically indicates award sizes can vary and may be determined by submitted budgets, eligibility, and available appropriations rather than a guaranteed minimum award amount.
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or submission issues?
The listed point of contact is Carrie Winslow with the PHMSA Grant Team at 757-689-3168. PHMSA Grant Support is also referenced for assistance.
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