PHMSA Pipeline Safety Research and Development “Other Transaction Agreements”

Department Of Transportation, Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

To sponsor research and development (R&D) projects that focus on providing near-term solutions which will improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and enhance reliability of the nation’s pipeline transportation system.

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Helps businesses develop new technologies to improve pipeline safety. Provides support for research and development projects in this area.

Quick Facts

Funding
$7,347,241 - $7,800,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Organization
Department Of Transportation, Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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What Is This Program?

PHMSA's R&D Program supports development of innovative technology, strengthening consensus standards, and promoting knowledge to decision makers that may be implemented to improve pipeline system safety.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Identify eligible projects
  • Prepare project proposal
  • Submit proposal through the application portal
🌐Application Portal
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat-safety-enhancement-program/hazardous-materials-safety-enhancement-program-overview
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
rolling

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • Indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • Environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • personnel
  • equipment
  • activities reasonably required by the State agency
📏Expense Caps
up to 80 percent
💳Payment Model
reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
Yes
📊Matching Ratio
20% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
📚Stacking Rules
Cumulative government assistance is allowed
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
Documentation of costs incurred

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

andrea.ceartin@dot.gov
406-577-6818

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This program offers funding up to $7,800,000 (minimum $7,347,241).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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