transportation · DOT-PHMSA

FY 2026 State Damage Prevention

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin · 693JK326NF0006

Closed

Award Range

$4K – $100K

Total Program Funding

$1.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 26, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY 2026 State Damage Prevention. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin. The purpose of the Damage Prevention grants is to establish comprehensive state programs designed to prevent damage to underground pipelines in states that do not have such programs and to improve damage prevention programs in states that do. States are encouraged to implement the following nine... $4,000-$100,000 per award; $1,500,001 total program funding; ~25 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities, State governments, Individuals

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible Applicants (Varies by Program) Any state authority (or municipality with respect to intrastate gas transportation) that is or will be resp...
•Deadline: 2026-06-26

💡 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

The purpose of the Damage Prevention grants is to establish comprehensive state programs designed to prevent damage to underground pipelines in states that do not have such programs and to improve damage prevention programs in states that do. States are encouraged to implement the following nine elements of an effective damage prevention program: Element 1 ¿ Enhanced Communication between Operators and Excavators Element 2 ¿ Fostering Support and Partnership of all Stakeholders Element 3 ¿ Operator¿s Use of Performance Measures for Locators Element 4 ¿ Partnership in Employee Training Element 5 ¿ Partnership in Public Education Element 6 ¿ Enforcement Agencies¿ Role to Help Resolve Issues Element 7 ¿ Fair and Consistent Enforcement of the Law Element 8 ¿ Use of Technology to Improve the Locating Process Element 9 ¿ Data Analysis to Continually Improve Program Effectiveness

Attachments

PDF

FY 2026 SDP NOFO Posting

FY_2026_SDP_NOFO_Posting.pdf

PDF

2026 State Damage Prevention Application Template FINAL

2026_State_Damage_Prevention_Application_Template_FINAL.docx

PDF

2026 SDP Grant Program Information Guide

2026_SDP_Grant_Program_Information_Guide.pdf

PDF

Title VI Non-Discrimination Assurances

SDP_Title_VI_Non_Discrimination_Assurances.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicants (Varies by Program) Any state authority (or municipality with respect to intrastate gas transportation) that is or will be responsible for preventing damage to underground pipeline facilities is eligible as long as 1) the state participates in the oversight of pipeline transportation pursuant to an annual 49 U.S.C. §60105 certification or 49 U.S.C. §60106 agreement in effect with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and 2) is designated by the state's governor, in writing, as the eligible recipient of the grant funding.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsIndividuals

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $4K
Maximum Award: $100K
Total Program Funding: $1.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 25
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 18, 2026

Application Deadline: June 26, 2026 (0 days remaining)

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

Agency Contact

RICHARD YIRENKYI richard.yirenkyi@dot.gov

richard.yirenkyi@dot.gov

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