FY 2025 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
ID: 359056Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (DOT-PHMSA)

Award Range

$250K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359056
Timeline
    Description

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is offering the FY 2025 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP), which provides funding for research aimed at enhancing pipeline safety and integrity. This program invites applications from private institutions of higher education to address five critical research areas, including risk evaluation of vehicle strikes on pipeline facilities and technology to prevent human error in operations. The initiative is vital for fostering innovative solutions that improve operational safety and support education in pipeline engineering. Interested applicants must adhere to a 20% cost-sharing requirement, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, and the application deadline is June 20, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Tremayne Terry at 202-366-6942 or via email at tremayne.terry@dot.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    tremayne.terry@dot.gov
    Files
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    Attachment.pdf
    The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides grant and cooperative agreement terms and conditions for federal awards aimed at ensuring compliance with various legal and regulatory frameworks. The document outlines definitions, recipient responsibilities, and compliance requirements, emphasizing the adherence to federal laws, regulations, and policies applicable to federally funded projects. Key topics include restrictions on the use of funds for lobbying, requirements for a drug-free workplace, and mandates for nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. The document also details the expectations for electronic invoicing, payments, and reporting procedures for executive compensation of both awardees and sub-awardees. Additionally, the terms address the need for a safety culture regarding seat belt use, bans on text messaging while driving, and encourage the “Call Before You Dig” program to prevent accidents during excavation activities. Finally, it stresses the importance of combatting human trafficking within project activities and ensuring that grant recipient agreements do not impose confidentiality restrictions that prevent reporting fraud or misconduct. These comprehensive guidelines ensure the responsible administration of federal funds while promoting safety, accountability, and transparency in recipient organizations.
    FY.pdf
    The FY 2025 Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP) aims to advance research on pipeline safety through funding of up to $2 million, with individual awards capped at $1 million. The initiative seeks applications from nonprofit higher education institutions to tackle key research topics related to pipeline integrity and safety challenges, encouraging collaboration among academia and the pipeline industry. The CAAP is essential for developing innovative solutions to mitigate risks, enhance operational safety, and support the education of students in pipeline engineering fields. Five primary research areas are identified: evaluating risks of vehicle strikes on aboveground pipeline facilities, preventing human error in pipeline operations, assessing strain capacity in vintage pipelines, enhancing inspection technologies for non-metallic pipes, and evaluating shrouding methods for pressurized liquid releases. Interested applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including a mandatory 20% cost-sharing commitment for their proposals, with project durations ranging from 12 to 36 months. The application process requires registration on Grants.gov and FedConnect, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The proposed research should reflect a collaborative approach, integrating stakeholder input to achieve meaningful safety improvements in accordance with PHMSA’s goals.
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