Opportunity Information: Apply for 693JK319NF0002
The Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) offered a discretionary grant opportunity called the Technical Assistance Grant (Funding Opportunity Number 693JK319NF0002; CFDA 20.710). The purpose of this program is to provide funding to local communities and qualifying non-profit organizations to strengthen safety related to pipelines and the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat). In practical terms, the grant is aimed at helping communities and public interest groups build the knowledge, capacity, and tools needed to engage on pipeline and hazmat transportation safety issues and to support activities that can reduce risk and improve public awareness and preparedness.
Eligible applicants include county governments; city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2019, and applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The submission deadline was 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 3, 2019, and only complete applications received by that time were considered.
PHMSA anticipated making approximately 25 awards under this opportunity. Individual awards could be as high as $100,000 (the stated award ceiling). Overall, this funding opportunity reflects PHMSA's intent to partner with local governments and nonprofit stakeholders by supporting targeted technical assistance efforts that advance pipeline and hazmat transportation safety at the community level.Apply for 693JK319NF0002
- The Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administrat in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.710.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 08, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 03, 2019 Complete applications must be received electronically through Grants.gov by 1159PM Eastern Time on May 3, 2019.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Technical Assistance Grant (PHMSA) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) discretionary grant called the Technical Assistance Grant.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), specifically through PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 693JK319NF0002.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 20.710.
What is the purpose of the PHMSA Technical Assistance Grant?
The purpose is to provide funding to local communities and qualifying nonprofit organizations to strengthen safety related to pipelines and the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat).
What kinds of outcomes is this grant intended to support?
Based on the description provided, the grant is intended to help communities and public interest groups build knowledge, capacity, and tools to engage on pipeline and hazmat transportation safety issues, and to support activities that can reduce risk and improve public awareness and preparedness.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofit?
No. The eligibility information provided states that nonprofit organizations must have IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
What safety areas does the program focus on?
The program focuses on safety related to pipelines and the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2019.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The submission deadline was 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 3, 2019.
What happens if an application was submitted after the deadline or was incomplete?
Only complete applications received by the stated deadline time were considered.
How many awards did PHMSA anticipate making?
PHMSA anticipated making approximately 25 awards under this opportunity.
What was the maximum award amount?
The stated award ceiling was $100,000 per award.
What is the overall goal of PHMSA in offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity reflects PHMSA's intent to partner with local governments and nonprofit stakeholders by supporting targeted technical assistance efforts that advance pipeline and hazmat transportation safety at the community level.
Who is the intended audience or beneficiary for this funding?
The program is aimed at local communities and qualifying nonprofit/public interest groups seeking to strengthen their ability to engage on pipeline and hazmat transportation safety and improve public awareness and preparedness.
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