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PHMSA NGDISM Grant Program for Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking applications for the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program. - Funding & Eligibility: - Provides $200 million annually (up to $1 billion over five years) for municipality- or community-owned utilities (excluding for-profit entities) - Eligible applicants: county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, special district governments, city/township governments, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits - Maximum award per entity: $125 million over five years - No cost sharing or matching required - Project Scope: - Supports construction projects to repair, rehabilitate, or replace natural gas distribution pipeline systems (main lines, service lines, related components) - Allows acquisition of leak detection and line locating equipment - Excludes transmission lines, temporary construction, electrification, and standalone equipment-only purchases - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America provisions for equipment affixed to infrastructure - Adherence to federal nondiscrimination statutes - Submission of detailed project descriptions, prioritization tables, and budget narratives - Period of Performance: - FY 2026 funds available through September 30, 2036 - Government Buyer: - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), U.S. Department of Transportation

Description

The NGDISM Grant Program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides $200 million annually over five years to municipalities or community-owned utilities (excluding for-profit entities) for repairing, rehabilitating, or replacing natural gas distribution pipeline systems or acquiring equipment to reduce incidents and fatalities and avoid economic losses. Eligible applicants include county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, special district governments, city or township governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. The program does not require cost sharing or matching and offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $98 million. Applications must be submitted by May 22, 2026, and the program is administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

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