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Closed on Jun 26, 2026

FY 2026 State Damage Prevention

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin · Opportunity number 693JK326NF0006

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 27, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 26, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity number693JK326NF0006
AgencyPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Department of Transportation
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)20.720
PostedMay 18, 2026
DeadlineJun 26, 2026
Award ceiling$100,000
Award floor$4,000
Expected number of awards25
Estimated total program funding$1,500,001
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryTransportation
Last updated hereJun 27, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • State governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Who should take a closer look

  • State governments

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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