FY 2026 PIPELINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT (PERG)

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG), identified by solicitation number 693JK326NF0002 and associated with Assistance Listing 20.706. This competitive grant opportunity is designed to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities for incidents involving the transportation of gas or hazardous liquids by pipeline in high consequence areas. Eligible applicants include states, counties, and local governments with statutory responsibilities for emergency response. Applicants must develop and deliver standardized training programs for first responders such as firefighters and EMTs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of response drills, with deliverables measured by the number of training sessions conducted, participants trained, and documented improvements in preparedness. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through grants.gov by June 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST and must include required forms such as SF-424, SF-424A, Budget Narrative, Project Narrative, Certification Regarding Lobbying, and Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances. The submission must follow a prescribed structure, including sections on organizational information, statement of need, identification of high-consequence areas, training timeline, projected outputs, course descriptions, and monitoring and evaluation plans. Award recipients must comply with numerous federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200, 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, 32, and 37/38, as well as DOT Orders 2100.7 and 2100.9 related to economic analysis and nondiscrimination. Key compliance obligations include adherence to the Buy American Act, prohibition of lobbying activities with federal funds, maintenance of a drug-free workplace, and full compliance with Title VI civil rights requirements, including reverter clauses for real property. Recipients are obligated to report sub-awards over $25,000 through FSRS.gov, submit mid-year and final progress reports using SF-270 via DOT’s Delphi Envoicing System, and allow unimpeded access to records for audits and oversight. All payments will be processed electronically through the System for Award Management using Treasury Account Symbol 56. The grant does not include fixed line-item pricing or contract options, and no specific funding ceiling is disclosed, but awards must be fully obligated by September 30, 2026. Evaluation will consider applicant