FY 2026 State Damage Prevention
This grant funds state programs to prevent underground pipeline damage by supporting or improving comprehensive damage prevention initiatives based on nine key safety and collaboration elements.
Funder: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Due Dates: June 17, 2026 (Questions submission) | June 19, 2026 (Full application submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per award; total program funding $1,500,001; 12-month period of performance
Summary: Supports state and municipal programs to prevent excavation damage to underground pipelines and improve existing damage prevention initiatives.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; only one application accepted per applicant.
Description
This opportunity funds state and municipal authorities to develop, implement, or improve comprehensive programs designed to prevent damage to underground pipelines from excavation activities. The program aims to reduce pipeline incidents and enhance public safety by supporting projects aligned with nine core elements of effective damage prevention, including stakeholder communication, training, enforcement, public education, technological improvements, and program evaluation. The grant is authorized under 49 U.S.C. § 60134 and administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
