Opportunity Information: Apply for DTPH5614SN000003
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- The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.710 Technical Assistance Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 3, 2014 and posted on Jan 31, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants for Technical Assistance Grants must be local communities or groups of individuals (not including for profit entities) relating to the safety of pipeline facilities in local communities, other than facilities regulated under Public Law 93 153 (43 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.). Eligible applicants include cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar governmental subdivisions, or consortiums of such subdivisions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Its purpose is to help local communities and eligible community-based groups strengthen their ability to understand, evaluate, and respond to pipeline safety issues that affect them. The program is designed to make public participation in pipeline safety matters more informed and effective by funding technical expertise and support that a community might not otherwise be able to afford.
Funding under TAG is meant for technical assistance related to pipeline safety, specifically in the form of engineering or other scientific analysis of pipeline safety concerns in a local area, or to support and promote public participation in official pipeline safety proceedings. A key limitation is that the participation supported by the grant must be tied to official proceedings (not informal or non-official activities). Another limitation noted in the eligibility language is that the program excludes certain facilities regulated under Public Law 93-153 (43 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), which generally refers to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization framework, meaning communities seeking assistance tied to those facilities would not be eligible under this particular program.
Eligible applicants are local communities and groups of individuals, but for-profit entities are explicitly not allowed to apply. The solicitation describes eligible community applicants as governmental subdivisions such as cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar local governmental units, including consortiums of those subdivisions. In other words, the program is structured to support local public bodies (and related community groupings) that are directly impacted by pipeline infrastructure and want credible technical input to engage with pipeline safety questions and regulatory processes.
The TAG program is grounded in federal pipeline safety law, first authorized by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (49 U.S.C. 60130), specifically through provisions aimed at "Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities." It was later amended through the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement and Safety Act of 2006 (the PIPES Act of 2006) and again through the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011. The overall policy intent behind these authorities is to improve the depth and quality of community involvement in pipeline safety by giving local stakeholders the technical capacity to participate meaningfully.
For this specific funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DTPH5614SN000003), the total estimated funding available is $1,500,000. Individual awards have a ceiling of $50,000, and the listed award floor is $0, indicating smaller requests may be considered depending on the project scope and the program rules. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for smaller or resource-constrained communities that may not have funds available to match federal dollars. The activity category is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the program emphasis on technical and scientific assistance rather than construction or capital projects.
Key dates included a posted date of January 31, 2014, with an original closing date of March 17, 2014, later extended to a current closing date of April 30, 2014, and an archive date of May 30, 2014. The program is associated with CFDA number 20.710 (Technical Assistance Grants). Applicants were directed to consult the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and subsequent amendments (Amendment 000001 and Amendment 000002) for complete requirements, updates, and submission details.
For access issues or administrative questions related to the announcement, the listed contact was Mahua Mazumdar, Contract Specialist at PHMSA, reachable by phone at 202-366-1282 or by email at mahua.mazumdar@dot.gov.
Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) - FAQs
What is the Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program?
The Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program is a discretionary grant program administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). It is intended to help local communities and eligible community-based groups build the capacity to understand, evaluate, and respond to pipeline safety issues affecting their area.
What is the purpose of TAG funding?
TAG funding is intended to make public participation in pipeline safety matters more informed and effective by paying for technical expertise and support that a community might not otherwise be able to afford. The emphasis is on improving the depth and quality of community involvement in pipeline safety through credible technical assistance.
What types of activities can TAG funds support?
TAG funds are intended for technical assistance related to pipeline safety, including:
- Engineering or other scientific analysis of pipeline safety concerns in a local area
- Support to promote and enable public participation in official pipeline safety proceedings
Are there restrictions on the types of participation TAG can fund?
Yes. A key limitation is that participation supported by the grant must be tied to official pipeline safety proceedings. The opportunity materials emphasize that TAG is not intended to support informal or non-official activities.
Who is eligible to apply for TAG?
Eligible applicants include local communities and groups of individuals, with eligible community applicants described as governmental subdivisions such as cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar local governmental units. Consortiums of such subdivisions are also included as eligible community applicants.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
No. For-profit entities are explicitly not allowed to apply under this TAG opportunity.
Are there pipeline facilities or situations that are excluded from eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility language notes an exclusion for certain facilities regulated under Public Law 93-153 (43 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.), which generally refers to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization framework. Communities seeking assistance tied to those facilities would not be eligible under this particular program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this TAG announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DTPH5614SN000003.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available is $1,500,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount that can be awarded to a single applicant?
The award ceiling is $50,000 per individual award.
Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
The listed award floor is $0, indicating that smaller requests may be considered depending on project scope and program rules.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the program emphasis on technical and scientific assistance rather than construction or capital projects.
What federal program number (CFDA) is associated with TAG?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.710 (Technical Assistance Grants).
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted date listed for this opportunity is January 31, 2014.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The opportunity listed an original closing date of March 17, 2014, which was later extended. The current closing date provided is April 30, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 30, 2014.
Where should applicants look for complete requirements and updates?
Applicants were directed to consult the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and subsequent amendments for complete requirements, updates, and submission details. The amendments referenced are Amendment 000001 and Amendment 000002.
What laws authorize or govern the TAG program?
The TAG program is grounded in federal pipeline safety law and was first authorized by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (49 U.S.C. 60130) through provisions addressing "Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities." It was later amended by the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement and Safety Act of 2006 (PIPES Act of 2006) and again by the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011.
Who is the contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Mahua Mazumdar, Contract Specialist at PHMSA. Phone: 202-366-1282. Email: mahua.mazumdar@dot.gov.
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