PHMSA Pipeline Safety Underground Natural Gas Storage Grant

Department Of Transportation, Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Participating state entities, through annual Certification/Agreements with PHMSA, will inspect and enforce the federal underground storage regulations for intrastate underground natural gas storage facilities located within the state.

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Helps state agencies pay for the costs of inspecting underground natural gas storage facilities. Covers up to 80% of expenses for personnel and equipment needed for safety programs.

Quick Facts

Funding
$3,959,509 - $5,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Transportation, Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

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What Is This Program?

The UNGS Grant is a Formula Grant that provides funding to state UNGS safety programs under the authority of 49 U.S.C. ยง 60107. The statute authorizes PHMSA to reimburse up to, but not more than, 80 percent of the total cost of personnel, equipment, and activities reasonably required by the state agency to conduct its UNGS safety program during a given calendar year.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Federal grant funds for state agencies to administer pipeline safety programs, specifically targeting underground natural gas storage safety.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: pipeline safety, underground natural gas storage

Region: US states

Other Criteria: state agency must participate in the safety program under certification (49 U.S.C. S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)), state agency assumes responsibility for grant administration, funds must be expended and accounted for in accordance with program objectives, payment agreement, specific guidelines, 2 CFR 225 (Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87) and any other applicable federal rules and regulations

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Submit application to PHMSA
  • Ensure compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations
  • Provide necessary documentation for grant funding
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/grants/pipeline/pipeline-safety-underground-natural-gas-storage-grants
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
rolling

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…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
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • personnel
  • equipment
  • activities for inspection and enforcement of underground natural gas storage facilities
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
up to 80 percent of total cost
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
20% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Allowed
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of costs incurred

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding required
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Zach.Barrett@dot.gov
(405) 834-8344

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This program offers funding up to $5,000,000 (minimum $3,959,509).

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