Opportunity Information: Apply for DTPH56 09 SN 0003
Apply for DTPH56 09 SN 0003
- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance Grants to Communities" 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 May 28, 2009 and posted on Apr 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Technical Assistance Grants to Communities (TAG) opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It was created under the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (49 U.S.C. 60130) and later updated by the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006. The central purpose of TAG is to strengthen the quality and depth of public participation in pipeline safety by giving communities and local groups the resources to obtain independent, technically credible help when they are engaging with pipeline safety issues and related government processes.
The funding is specifically meant to pay for technical assistance, most notably engineering or other scientific analysis tied to pipeline safety questions. In practical terms, this can include hiring qualified experts to review pipeline safety information, analyze risks, interpret technical documents, or otherwise support a community or local organization's ability to participate effectively in official proceedings where pipeline safety is being discussed. The program is designed to reduce the imbalance that can occur when local governments or residents are trying to weigh in on highly technical matters without access to specialized expertise.
Eligibility is aimed at two broad categories. First are local governmental entities, which PHMSA defines as communities such as cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar governmental subdivisions, including consortiums formed by multiple such subdivisions. Second are nongovernmental groups of individuals, as long as their members are affected or potentially affected by pipeline issues and they are, or are willing to become, incorporated as a nonprofit organization in their state. The listed eligible applicant types include city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education).
For this particular solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number DTPH56-09-SN-0003), the estimated total available funding is $1,000,000. Individual awards can be up to $50,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to smaller communities or grassroots organizations that may not have budgets available to meet match requirements. The program is associated with CFDA number 20.721 (PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program One Call Grant).
Key dates for the posting show it was posted April 9, 2009, with an application closing date of May 29, 2009, and an archive date of June 28, 2009. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for complete solicitation details and requirements. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Glen Vierk, Contract Specialist, at (202) 366-5102.
Technical Assistance Grants to Communities (TAG) - FAQs
What is the Technical Assistance Grants to Communities (TAG) program?
TAG is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Its purpose is to strengthen public participation in pipeline safety by helping communities and local groups obtain independent, technically credible assistance when engaging with pipeline safety issues and related government processes.
Which federal agency runs TAG?
The program is run by PHMSA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
What law created the TAG program?
TAG was created under the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (49 U.S.C. 60130) and was later updated by the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006.
What is the central purpose of TAG funding?
The central purpose is to improve the quality and depth of public participation in pipeline safety by providing resources so communities can access independent technical expertise when participating in pipeline safety discussions and official processes.
What kinds of activities can TAG funds pay for?
TAG funds are intended to pay for technical assistance related to pipeline safety questions. This most notably includes engineering or other scientific analysis, such as hiring qualified experts to review pipeline safety information, analyze risks, interpret technical documents, or otherwise support a community or local organization's participation in official proceedings where pipeline safety is being discussed.
Does TAG funding support independent technical expertise?
Yes. The program is designed to help communities obtain independent, technically credible assistance so they can engage effectively on highly technical pipeline safety matters.
Why does PHMSA offer this type of funding to communities?
The program is intended to reduce the imbalance that can happen when residents or local governments try to weigh in on complex technical issues without access to specialized expertise.
Who is eligible to apply under TAG?
Eligibility is aimed at two broad categories: (1) local governmental entities and (2) nongovernmental groups of individuals whose members are affected or potentially affected by pipeline issues, provided they are incorporated or willing to become incorporated as a nonprofit organization in their state.
What does PHMSA mean by "local governmental entities"?
PHMSA defines local governmental entities as communities such as cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar governmental subdivisions. Eligibility also includes consortiums formed by multiple such subdivisions.
Can multiple local governments apply together?
Yes. Consortiums formed by multiple governmental subdivisions are included in PHMSA's definition of eligible local governmental entities.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible applicants?
Yes. Eligible applicant types include nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Do nongovernmental groups need to be nonprofits to apply?
Nongovernmental groups of individuals are eligible as long as their members are affected or potentially affected by pipeline issues and they are, or are willing to become, incorporated as a nonprofit organization in their state.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply as nonprofits?
No. The eligible applicant types described include nonprofit organizations but specifically exclude institutions of higher education.
What applicant types are explicitly listed as eligible?
The listed eligible applicant types include city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, excluding institutions of higher education).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTPH56-09-SN-0003.
How much total funding is estimated to be available for this solicitation?
The estimated total available funding for this solicitation is $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount for an individual grant?
Individual awards can be up to $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What program identifier is associated with TAG in this announcement?
The program is associated with CFDA number 20.721 (PHMSA Pipeline Safety Program One Call Grant).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date shown is April 9, 2009.
What was the application closing date for this solicitation?
The application closing date shown is May 29, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is June 28, 2009.
Where can applicants find the complete solicitation requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement for complete solicitation details and requirements.
Who was the contact for assistance accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Glen Vierk, Contract Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided for assistance?
The phone number provided is (202) 366-5102.
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