FY 2025 TAG Awards
ID: 358028Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin (DOT-PHMSA)

Award Range

$50K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358028
Timeline
    Description

    The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is offering Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) for FY 2025, aimed at enhancing pipeline safety in local communities. These grants provide funding for local governments and community groups to obtain technical assistance related to pipeline safety, with a focus on fostering informed public participation and advancing safety, equity, and sustainability in pipeline operations. A total of $2,000,000 is available, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, and a special competitive award of $1,000,000 designated for a nonprofit entity with pipeline safety expertise. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by March 3, 2025, with award announcements expected by September 30, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact OPSGrants@dot.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    OPSGrants@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
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    2025.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced the availability of Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) for FY 2025, aimed at enhancing pipeline safety in local communities. With $2,000,000 allocated, individual grant awards can reach a maximum of $100,000, with a special competitive award of $1,000,000 designated for a nonprofit entity with pipeline safety expertise. Eligible applicants include local governments and community groups, but not for-profit entities. The application process requires registration on Grants.gov, with submissions due by March 3, 2025. The program focuses on fostering informed public participation and advancing safety, equity, and sustainability in pipeline operations. Evaluation of applications will be based on merit criteria, including project goals, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with federal safety and climate goals. Grants must not be used for lobbying, litigation, or routine operational expenses, emphasizing responsible use of federal funds. The anticipated award announcements are set for September 30, 2025, following a rigorous review process. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen local capacity for pipeline safety and enhance community resilience.
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    TAG.pdf
    The document outlines the United States Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances that recipients of federal financial assistance must adhere to, specifically under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It emphasizes compliance with various civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, and disability. Key assurances include a general commitment to ensure nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs and specific contractual obligations for activities associated with PHMSA grants. Recipients must include standard clauses in all solicitations and contracts, ensuring that disadvantaged business enterprises are given fair opportunities without discrimination. Additional provisions detail the responsibilities of contractors regarding non-discrimination during performance and further stipulate consequences for non-compliance. The document also includes appendices that prescribe clauses for transferring federally assisted property and maintaining compliance in the event of property use changes. Overall, the assurances serve to enforce equitable access and participation in federally funded programs, thereby committing recipients to uphold civil rights principles in their operations and transactions related to federal assistance.
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