[Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov)

May 22, 2026 (Full application deadline)

Up to $98,000,000 per award; total program funding $98 million this cycle; no cost sharing required.

Supports municipality or community-owned utilities to repair, rehabilitate, or replace natural gas distribution pipelines or acquire safety-related equipment.

--- ## Description This program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provides funding to municipality or community-owned utilities (excluding for-profit entities) for the repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of natural gas distribution pipeline systems, or for acquiring equipment that enhances safety and reduces incidents, fatalities, and economic losses. The initiative aims to modernize gas infrastructure, improve public safety, and mitigate environmental and economic risks associated with outdated pipeline systems. --- ## Due Dates - May 22, 2026: Full application deadline (Closing date for applications) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding for this cycle: $98,000,000 - Maximum award (ceiling): $98,000,000 - Minimum award (floor): $10,000 - Approximately 200 awards expected - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Municipality or community-owned utilities (not including for-profit entities or any pipeline asset(s) owned by a for-profit entity) - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - See [program page](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/pipeline/natural-gas-distribution-infrastructure-safety-and-modernization-grants) for full eligibility details --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361603). - Only one application per applicant will be accepted. - Do not mail applications; late submissions may not be considered. - Refer to the [official program page](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/pipeline/natural-gas-distribution-infrastructure-safety-and-modernization-grants) for application resources, guidance, and regulations. - Additional resources: - [NGDISM Application Resources](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/pipeline/apply-grant-ngdism) - [NGDISM NOFO and Related Documents](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/ngdism-nofo-and-related-documents) --- ## Additional Information - The program is part of a $1 billion, five-year federal initiative ($200 million annually). - Focus is on reducing incidents, fatalities, and economic losses related to natural gas distribution. - For-profit utilities and pipelines owned by for-profit entities are not eligible. - Review [NEPA requirements](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/pipeline/nepa-and-ngdism-grant) and [Buy America Act compliance](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/pipeline/buy-america-act-and-approved-ngdism-waivers) as part of the application. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361603) - [PHMSA NGDISM Program Page](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/pipeline/natural-gas-distribution-infrastructure-safety-and-modernization-grants) - [Application Portal](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=361603) - [NGDISM Application Resources](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/pipeline/apply-grant-ngdism) - [NGDISM NOFO and Related Documents](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/ngdism-nofo-and-related-documents) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | More Info | |----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------| | PHMSA Pipeline BIL Grant Team | [PHMSAPipelineBILGrant@dot.gov](mailto:PHMSAPipelineBILGrant@dot.gov) | [Program Page](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/working-phmsa/grants/pipeline/natural-gas-distribution-infrastructure-safety-and-modernization-grants) | | PHMSA Info Center | [phmsa.hm-infocenter@dot.gov](mailto:phmsa.hm-infocenter@dot.gov) | (202)-366-4433 |

Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program

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