Opportunity Information: Apply for DTPH56 10 SN 0002
Apply for DTPH56 10 SN 0002
- 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 14, 2010 and posted on Nov 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 25, 2010. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- 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. A nongovernmental group of individuals is eligible for a grant under the Technical Assistance Grant program if the group s members are affected or potentially affected individuals who are, or are willing to become, incorporated as a non profit organization in the state where they are located.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Its main purpose is to strengthen the depth and quality of public participation in pipeline safety by giving communities and eligible public-interest groups the resources to hire technical experts. In practical terms, the program helps local stakeholders pay for engineering or other scientific and technical analysis of pipeline safety issues so they can better understand risks, evaluate proposals, and participate effectively in official proceedings where pipeline safety decisions are discussed.
TAG was originally authorized by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-355, codified at 49 U.S.C. 60130), specifically through provisions described as Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities. It was later amended by the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006. Although the authority existed earlier, the opportunity notes that FY 2009 was the first year PHMSA received appropriations to actually fund the grant program, which is why this posting reflects early implementation of the program.
Funding for this particular announcement (Funding Opportunity Number DTPH56-10-SN-0002) totals an estimated 1,000,000 dollars, with an expectation of about 20 awards. Individual awards can be as high as 50,000 dollars, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is 0). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to smaller communities and community-based organizations with limited budgets.
Eligibility is focused on non-commercial, community-based applicants tied to pipeline safety concerns. Eligible applicants include local governmental units such as cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, and townships, as well as consortiums of such governmental subdivisions. In addition, nongovernmental groups of individuals may qualify if their members are affected or potentially affected by pipeline safety issues. The announcement clarifies that these groups cannot be for-profit entities and indicates that such groups should be, or be willing to become, incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the state where they are located. The eligibility language also references that the grants relate to the safety of pipeline facilities in local communities, excluding certain facilities regulated under Public Law 93-153 (43 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.).
The posting dates show that the opportunity was publicly posted on November 13, 2009, created on January 14, 2010, and had its closing date extended from the original January 4, 2010 deadline to a current closing date of January 25, 2010. The archive date is February 17, 2010, indicating it is an older, time-limited solicitation rather than an open-ended program notice.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Maria Munoz, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-366-5513. The overall intent of the grant, as described, is not to fund pipeline construction or operations, but to fund independent technical assistance that empowers communities and impacted residents to engage meaningfully in pipeline safety oversight and related public processes.
Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) Program (PHMSA) - FAQs
What is the Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program?
The Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation. Its purpose is to strengthen public participation in pipeline safety by providing resources so communities and eligible public-interest groups can hire technical experts.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to improve the depth and quality of public participation in pipeline safety. The grant supports independent engineering, scientific, and technical analysis so local stakeholders can better understand pipeline safety risks, evaluate proposals, and participate effectively in official proceedings where pipeline safety decisions are discussed.
What types of activities does TAG funding support?
Based on the description provided, TAG funding supports paying for technical assistance such as engineering or other scientific and technical analysis of pipeline safety issues. The intent is to help communities and impacted residents engage meaningfully in pipeline safety oversight and related public processes.
What does TAG funding NOT aim to support?
The opportunity states that the intent is not to fund pipeline construction or pipeline operations. Instead, it is meant to fund independent technical assistance that empowers community participation in pipeline safety matters.
Which federal agency runs the TAG program?
The program is run by PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this announcement is DTPH56-10-SN-0002.
How much total funding is estimated to be available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding amount for this particular announcement is $1,000,000.
About how many awards does PHMSA expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of about 20 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards can be as high as $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply for TAG funding?
Eligibility is focused on non-commercial, community-based applicants tied to pipeline safety concerns. Eligible applicants include local governmental units (such as cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, and townships), consortiums of such governmental subdivisions, and certain nongovernmental groups of individuals whose members are affected or potentially affected by pipeline safety issues.
Are local governments eligible, and what types are listed?
Yes. The announcement lists local governmental units including cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, and townships. It also allows consortiums of such governmental subdivisions.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. Consortiums of eligible governmental subdivisions are included in the eligibility description.
Can nongovernmental groups apply?
Yes, nongovernmental groups of individuals may qualify if their members are affected or potentially affected by pipeline safety issues.
Are for-profit entities eligible?
No. The announcement clarifies that eligible nongovernmental groups cannot be for-profit entities.
Do nongovernmental groups need to be incorporated as nonprofits?
The opportunity indicates that such groups should be, or be willing to become, incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the state where they are located.
Does this grant relate to pipeline facilities in local communities?
Yes. The eligibility language references that the grants relate to the safety of pipeline facilities in local communities.
Are any pipeline facilities excluded from this grant's scope?
Yes. The eligibility language notes an exclusion for certain facilities regulated under Public Law 93-153 (43 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.).
What law originally authorized the TAG program?
TAG was originally authorized by the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-355), codified at 49 U.S.C. 60130, through provisions described as Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities.
Was the TAG authority amended later?
Yes. The opportunity notes it was later amended by the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006.
Why does the announcement mention FY 2009 as significant?
The opportunity notes that although the authority existed earlier, FY 2009 was the first year PHMSA received appropriations to actually fund the grant program. This posting reflects early implementation.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting dates show it was publicly posted on November 13, 2009, created on January 14, 2010, and the closing date was extended to January 25, 2010 (from the original January 4, 2010 deadline).
Is this an open, ongoing funding opportunity?
No. The archive date is February 17, 2010, which indicates this is an older, time-limited solicitation rather than an open-ended program notice.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Maria Munoz, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Maria Munoz was reachable by phone at 202-366-5513.
What is the practical value of TAG funding for communities?
In practical terms, TAG helps communities and eligible public-interest groups pay for independent technical expertise so they can better understand pipeline safety risks, evaluate proposals, and participate effectively in official proceedings where pipeline safety decisions are discussed.
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