FY 2026 Technical Assistance Information to Communities Grants

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is soliciting proposals under the FY 2026 Technical Assistance Information to Communities Grants program to support local communities in enhancing pipeline safety through engineering and scientific analysis. This discretionary grant program, identified by solicitation number 693JK326NF0004, invites applications from entities capable of delivering technical assistance that improves public understanding, engagement, and preparedness related to pipeline operations. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by June 19, 2026, and require active registration in both Grants.gov and the System for Award Management, including a valid Unique Entity Identifier. The maximum individual award is $1,000,000, with a total program funding cap of $2,001,304, and all awards must be completed within a 12-month performance period beginning no later than September 30, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on merit criteria emphasizing clear safety goals, demonstrated experience in advancing pipeline safety, alignment with engineering and community-based strategies, well-defined resources and milestones, potential for knowledge transfer, and the factual, verifiable nature of outcomes. Cost is not the primary selection factor, and awards will follow a trade-off approach favoring technically superior proposals over lowest price. All recipients must comply with federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200, 49 CFR Part 21 (Title VI nondiscrimination), 49 CFR Part 32 (drug-free workplace), and Executive Order 14173, which prohibits illegal discrimination and mandates adherence to merit-based principles. Required certifications include affirmative assurances regarding lobbying activities, non-discrimination, and drug-free workplace compliance, with ongoing reporting obligations for awards over $100,000 through Standard Form SF-425. Performance is measured by deliverables such as engineering studies, risk assessments, GIS mapping, public workshops, and dissemination of findings to other communities. Payment will be processed only through the DOT Delphi eInvoicing System using SF-270, and administrative oversight is managed by Dwayne Cross of PHMSA. No physical delivery, packaging, or marking requirements apply, as this is a grant for services. Compliance with civil rights laws and flow-down obligations to subrecipients are mandatory, and failure to meet these obligations may result in payment withholding, suspension, or termination of the award.