Pipeline Emergency Response Grant
General Grant Program Information
The Pipeline Emergency Response Grants (PERG) is a competitive grant program designed to encourage a comprehensive approach to emergency planning and training by incorporating the unique challenges of responding to pipeline emergency situations.
The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are based on an identified need to train responders affected by pipeline incidents. The goal of this program is to promote responder training and community involvement in pipeline emergency response preparedness and response efforts, particularly in high consequence areas.
Eligibility Information
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments.
Eligible Uses
Eligible uses include:
- Pipeline emergency response planning, training, and exercises to individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to pipeline incidents
- Pipeline Emergency Responder Initiative (PERI) development and training
- Pipeline leak recognition and release evacuation training
- Development and maintenance of pipeline training curriculum
- Training props, equipment, and supplies
Funding Information
Approximately $3,202,331 will be available in FY 2025 for grants, subject to appropriations. Awards under this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) may not exceed $250,000 per recipient.
There is no requirement for matching; the federal cost-share is 100 percent.
Contact Information
Tremayne Terry
tremayne.terry@dot.gov
202-366-6942
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