Pipeline Safety Information Grant to Communities - Technical Assistance Grants

Grant Details:
Application Due Date: TBA

Description: 

Overview:

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the opening of the Pipeline Safety Information Grant to Communities- Technical Assistance Grants Application.

Grant funds may also be used for public information and education programs related to pipeline safety and to encourage public involvement in official proceedings. Grants do not require a local match. There is a 12-month period of performance for grant activities.

Eligibility:

Applications for Technical Assistance Grants must be local communities or groups of individuals relating to the safety of pipline facilities in local communities. Eligible applicants include cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar governmental subdivisions.

Available Funding:

Up to $50,000

Application Deadline:

The application period will remain open until 11:59 p.m., January 18, 2010. The programs is administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration of USDOT.

PHSMSA will conduct an initial administrative review of each submitted application to determine if it is complete and meets the eligibility requirements. A panel composed of representatives from damage prevention, emergency response and piblic advocacy stakeholder groups will review and evaliate each completed application that meets the eligibility requirements. PHMSA will award grants based on the recommendations of the review panel.

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Grant Applicaiton

Organization Information:
Organization: U.S. Department of Transportation
Website: http://www.dot.gov/new/index.htm

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Maria Munoz
Contact Phone: 202-366-5513

More Information:
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=JVXjL6nHDScGbW5XqHPQvLxGb7CTgHCLWGBwsyTfTH40VdSQRv1p!-1179711943?oppId=50220&mode=VIEW