Closed 693JK321NF0008 CFDA 20.710 Discretionary

Technical Assistance Grant

Posted by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Technical Assistance Grant — is cataloged under number 693JK321NF0008 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.710, posted by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 12, 2021 and last updated on February 23, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $9,000 -- $100,000. The agency has projected $2.3 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $2.3 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $116,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 15, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$9,000 -- $100,000

Close Date

March 15, 2021

Posted

January 12, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$2,315,494

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Description

The purpose of this modification to Notice of Funding Opportunity 693JK321NF0008 is as follows:1. To change the overall available amount of funding from $1,815,494.00 to $2,315,494.00. 2. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260) to the program defining the term ‘technical assistance’. 49 U.S.C. § 60130(d)(1) now defines ‘technical assistance’ as “engineering, research, and other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues, including the promotion of public participation on technical pipeline safety issues.” 3. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 to the program regarding eligible applicants. 49 U.S.C § 60130(a)(1) now specifically includes Indian Tribes in the list of eligible applicants. 4. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 to the program regarding the amount of funding that must be awarded to an eligible applicant. 49 U.S.C. § 60130(c)(2) states “the Secretary shall award $1,000,000 to an eligible applicant through a competitive selection process for the purpose of improving the quality of technical assistance provided to communities or individuals under this section.” 49 U.S.C. § 60130(d)(2) defines ‘eligible applicant’ as a nonprofit entity that—(A) is a public safety advocate; (B) has pipeline safety expertise; (C) is able to provide individuals and communities with technical assistance; and (D) was established with funds designated for the purpose of community service through the implementation of section 3553 of title 18 relating to violations of this chapter.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 20.710

Assistance to Small Shipyards

U.S. Department of Transportation

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Agency Contact

DWAYNE CROSS 202-366-6688 <br/>dwayne.cross@dot.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 12, 2021
Close Date March 15, 2021
Archive Date April 8, 2021
Last Updated February 23, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance Grant", offered by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin. It is associated with CFDA program 20.710. The purpose of this modification to Notice of Funding Opportunity 693JK321NF0008 is as follows:1. To change the overall available amount of funding from $1,815,494.00 to $2,315,494.00. 2. To incorpora...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 15, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $9,000 -- $100,000. Total estimated funding: $2,315,494. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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