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The purpose of the Damage Prevention grants is to establish comprehensive state programs designed to prevent damage to underground pipelines in states that do not have such programs and to improve damage prevention programs in states that do. States are encouraged to implement the following nine elements of an effective damage prevention program: Element 1 ¿ Enhanced Communication between Operators and Excavators Element 2 ¿ Fostering Support and Partnership of all Stakeholders Element 3 ¿ Operator¿s Use of Performance Measures for Locators Element 4 ¿ Partnership in Employee Training Element 5 ¿ Partnership in Public Education Element 6 ¿ Enforcement Agencies¿ Role to Help Resolve Issues Element 7 ¿ Fair and Consistent Enforcement of the Law Element 8 ¿ Use of Technology to Improve the Locating Process Element 9 ¿ Data Analysis to Continually Improve Program Effectiveness
Funding Opportunity Number: 693JK326NF0006. Assistance Listing: 20.720. Funding Instrument: G. Category: T. Award Amount: $4K – $100K per award.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: State governments; Individuals; Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Eligible Applicants (Varies by Program) Any state authority (or municipality with respect to intrastate gas transportation) that is or will be responsible for preventing damage to underground pipeline facilities is eligible as long as 1) the state participates in the oversight of pipeline transportation pursuant to an annual 49 U.S.C. §60105 certification or 49 U.S.C. §60106 agreement in effect with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and 2) is designated by the state's governor, in writing, as the eligible recipient of the grant funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $4K – $100K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for FY 2026 State Damage Prevention are due June 24, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — FY 2026 State Damage Prevention is offered by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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