Closed · 693JK326NF0006 · CFDA 20.720 · Discretionary

FY 2026 State Damage Prevention

Federal grant opportunity posted by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$4K-$100K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 26, 2026
Close date
25
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2026 State Damage Prevention is a closed discretionary listing from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin that offered $4,000 -- $100,000 across 25 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$4K-$100K
award range
Closed
application status
25
expected awards
20.720
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2026 State Damage Prevention - is cataloged under number 693JK326NF0006 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.720, posted by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 18, 2026 and last updated on June 25, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $4,000 -- $100,000. The agency has projected $1.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 25 awards. If the agency funds the expected 25 awards from the $1.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $60,000. 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 June 26, 2026. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$4,000 -- $100,000

Close Date

June 26, 2026

DO NOT MAIL ANY APPLICATIONS. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant.

Posted

May 18, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$1,500,001

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Grant

Description

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

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 21, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

RICHARD YIRENKYI richard.yirenkyi@dot.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 18, 2026
Close Date June 26, 2026
Archive Date July 26, 2026
Last Updated June 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2026 State Damage Prevention", offered by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin. It is associated with CFDA program 20.720. 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 dam...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 26, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $4,000 -- $100,000. Total estimated funding: $1,500,001. Expected number of awards: 25.
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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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