Opportunity Information: Apply for DOT PH PHP 10 OC
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- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PHMSA PHP 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 Feb 25, 2010 and posted on Sep 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 18, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,048,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- 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 certification or agreement with US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to do pipeline safety inspections.
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Opportunity Summary:
The PHMSA PHP One Call Grant is an optional federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to strengthen pipeline damage prevention efforts at the state level. It is designed to support initiatives tied to "One Call" systems (the 811-style call-before-you-dig process) and related enforcement, training, and public education activities that reduce excavation damage to underground pipelines. The grant falls under the transportation funding category and is part of the PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program (CFDA 20.721).
Eligibility is limited and specific. This funding is only open to state agencies in states that already have a certification or agreement with PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections. In other words, it is not a general public safety grant and it is not open to local governments, nonprofits, or states that are not active partners in PHMSA's pipeline safety inspection program. Participating state pipeline safety agencies can apply for this One Call funding annually, making it a recurring opportunity for states that meet the program requirements.
Funding amounts are relatively modest but targeted. The maximum request per state is $45,000 (the award ceiling), with no stated minimum (award floor of $0), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding available for the opportunity was $1,048,000. The posted date for the opportunity was September 24, 2009, with a closing date of November 18, 2009, and the listing was later archived on December 18, 2009.
The program supports a broad range of activities as long as they directly advance damage prevention and One Call effectiveness. Allowable uses include strengthening compliance and enforcement of One Call laws, supporting compliance monitoring and tracking, and using One Call center data such as call volume statistics and compliance or noncompliance metrics. Funds can also be used for legal assistance connected to enforcement actions, equipment purchases that support ongoing enforcement programs, and improvements in communications or computer equipment that help a state administer or enhance its damage prevention efforts.
A major emphasis is also placed on training and outreach. States can use funds to develop or deliver state-provided training programs for locators, as well as to create and distribute promotional materials and items that encourage One Call participation and safe digging behavior. The grant can support damage prevention awareness campaigns, public service announcements, informational mailings, advertisements, and One Call center promotional items. In practical terms, this makes the grant a flexible tool for states to combine enforcement-focused work (like monitoring and compliance actions) with prevention-focused public education and industry training.
For administrative assistance, the contact listed for support was Carrie Brown with the PHMSA Grant Team (phone 617-494-3318), and the notice indicates there was no additional information link or further announcement beyond the provided listing.
PHMSA PHP One Call Grant (CFDA 20.721) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PHMSA PHP One Call Grant?
The PHMSA PHP One Call Grant is an optional federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Its purpose is to strengthen state-level pipeline damage prevention efforts, especially activities connected to "One Call" systems (the 811-style call-before-you-dig process) and related enforcement, training, and public education designed to reduce excavation damage to underground pipelines.
Which federal program or catalog number is associated with this grant?
This opportunity is part of the PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program and is listed under CFDA 20.721.
What type of funding category does this grant fall under?
The grant falls under the transportation funding category.
Is this grant mandatory or optional for eligible states?
It is described as an optional federal grant program, meaning eligible state pipeline safety agencies may choose whether to apply.
Who is eligible to apply for the PHMSA PHP One Call Grant?
Eligibility is limited to state agencies in states that already have a certification or agreement with PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections. Only participating state pipeline safety agencies that are active partners in PHMSA's pipeline safety inspection program are eligible.
Are local governments eligible to apply?
No. The information provided states this funding is not open to local governments.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
No. The information provided states this funding is not open to nonprofits.
Can a state apply if it does not have a certification or agreement with PHMSA for pipeline safety inspections?
No. The opportunity is limited to states that already have a certification or agreement with PHMSA to conduct pipeline safety inspections.
How often can eligible applicants apply?
Participating state pipeline safety agencies can apply annually, making it a recurring opportunity for states that meet the program requirements.
What is the maximum amount a state can request?
The maximum request per state is $45,000 (the award ceiling).
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is a match or cost share required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available for the opportunity was $1,048,000.
What is the overall purpose of the funded activities?
Funded activities must directly advance pipeline damage prevention and improve the effectiveness of One Call systems, with an overall goal of reducing excavation damage to underground pipelines.
What kinds of compliance and enforcement activities can be supported?
Allowable uses include strengthening compliance and enforcement of One Call laws, supporting compliance monitoring and tracking, and using One Call center data to inform or support enforcement-related work. The listing also includes legal assistance connected to enforcement actions.
Can the grant be used for compliance monitoring and tracking?
Yes. The grant can support compliance monitoring and tracking as part of strengthening One Call compliance and enforcement.
Can One Call center data be used as part of grant-funded work?
Yes. The listing specifically mentions using One Call center data, such as call volume statistics and compliance or noncompliance metrics.
Is legal assistance an allowable cost under this grant?
Yes. Funds can be used for legal assistance connected to enforcement actions.
Can grant funds be used to purchase equipment?
Yes. The program allows equipment purchases that support ongoing enforcement programs.
Can the grant support communications or computer equipment upgrades?
Yes. The listing notes that improvements in communications or computer equipment that help a state administer or enhance its damage prevention efforts are allowable.
What kinds of training activities are supported?
A major emphasis is placed on training. States can use funds to develop or deliver state-provided training programs for locators.
What kinds of outreach and public education activities are supported?
The grant can support a wide range of damage prevention awareness and One Call participation efforts, including promotional materials and items, awareness campaigns, public service announcements, informational mailings, advertisements, and One Call center promotional items.
Can the grant support public service announcements (PSAs)?
Yes. Public service announcements are specifically listed as an allowable outreach activity.
Can the grant pay for advertisements or informational mailings?
Yes. Advertisements and informational mailings are identified as allowable uses as part of public education and outreach.
Is the grant meant to be used only for outreach, or can it combine enforcement and outreach?
Based on the listing, the grant is flexible and can support both enforcement-focused work (such as monitoring and compliance actions) and prevention-focused activities (such as public education campaigns and industry training), as long as the work directly advances damage prevention and One Call effectiveness.
What were the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on September 24, 2009. The closing date was November 18, 2009. The listing was later archived on December 18, 2009.
Who is the administrative contact for assistance?
The contact listed is Carrie Brown with the PHMSA Grant Team. Phone: 617-494-3318.
Was there an official link for additional information provided in the listing?
No. The notice indicates there was no additional information link or further announcement beyond the provided listing.
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