transportation · DOT-PHMSA

FY 2026 Technical Assistance Information to Communities Grants

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin · 693JK326NF0004

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Award Range

$50K – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$2.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 24, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY 2026 Technical Assistance Information to Communities Grants. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin. Pipeline safety and associated environmental protection are a shared responsibility and informed communities play a vital role in the safety and reliability of pipeline operations. The Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities: Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program (Assistance Listing... $50,000-$1,000,000 per award; $2,001,304 total program funding; ~30 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), City/township governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Applicants for the TAG must be local communities or groups of individuals (not including for-profit entities) related to the safety and associated ...
•Deadline: 2026-06-24

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

Pipeline safety and associated environmental protection are a shared responsibility and informed communities play a vital role in the safety and reliability of pipeline operations. The Pipeline Safety Information Grants to Communities: Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program (Assistance Listing 20.710) provides funding to local communities and groups of individuals for technical assistance related to pipeline safety. The program also provides opportunities that strengthen the depth and quality of public participation in the safe operation of pipelines in and around communities. Technical assistance is defined as engineering or other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues.

Attachments

PDF

Title VI Non Discrimination Assurances (DOCR)_FINAL

Title_VI_Non_Discrimination_Assurances_DOCR_FINAL.pdf

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TAG_Final for Posting

TAG_Final_for_Posting.pdf

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TAG Budget Narrative TEMPLATE1

TAG_Budget_Narrative_TEMPLATE1.docx

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TAG Project Narrative TEMPLATE1

TAG_Project_Narrative_TEMPLATE1.docx

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PHMSA Terms and Conditions 2026

PHMSA_Terms_and_Conditions_2026_FINAL.pdf

Who Can Apply

Applicants for the TAG must be local communities or groups of individuals (not including for-profit entities) related to the safety and associated environmental mitigation 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, Indian Tribes, parishes, townships, and similar governmental subdivisions, or consortiums of such subdivisions, and groups of individuals; but does not include for-profit entities. States, universities, and for-profit entities are not eligible for TAG funding.

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)City/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $50K
Maximum Award: $1.0M
Total Program Funding: $2.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 18, 2026

Application Deadline: June 24, 2026 (0 days remaining)

DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant.

Agency Contact

DWAYNE CROSS 202-366-6688 dwayne.cross@dot.gov

dwayne.cross@dot.gov

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