Technical Assistance Grants
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- FY 2026 Technical Assistance Information to Communities Grants Deadline: Jun 19, 2026 · up to $1M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.710 (USAspending.gov).
- Pipeline Safety Trust 4 awards $4,000,000
- Udig Ny, Inc. $100,000
- Danielle Dawn Smalley Foundation, Inc. $100,000
- National Association Of State Fire Marshals, Inc. $100,000
- City Of Williston $100,000
- Damage Prevention Council Of Texas $100,000
- Permian Basin Regional Planning Commissi $100,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Advancement of pipeline safety through the funding of local communities and organizations for technical assistance related to pipeline safety issues. Technical assistance is defined as engineering, research, and other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues, including the promotion of public participation on technical pipeline safety issues.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Municipality/Township Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
Eligible applicants include cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar governmental subdivisions, or consortiums of such subdivisions; Indian Tribes; and groups of individuals (not including for-profit entities) with proposed projects relating to the safety of pipeline facilities in local communities, other than facilities regulated under Public Law 93-153 (43 U.S.C. § 1651 et seq.). States, universities, and for-profit entities are not eligible for the TAG program.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
A committee of pipeline safety stakeholders will review and evaluate the grant applications. Grants will be awarded to applicants with the highest merit based on the evaluation criteria until the available funds are exhausted.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Technical Assistance Grants program provides funding to local communities and groups of individuals for technical assistance related to pipeline safety. Through meaningful public involvement, the program also provides opportunities that strengthen the depth and quality of public participation in the safe operation of pipelines in and around communities.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rural Community Development
Other categories:
Regulation, Inspection, Enforcement
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The grant program provides funding to cities; towns; villages; counties; Indian Tribes; parishes; townships; and similar governmental subdivisions, or consortiums of such subdivisions; and groups of individuals and organizations (non-profit) for technical assistance in the form of engineering or other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues in addition to promoting public participation in official proceedings.
Restrictions
Funds are intended for technical assistance, increasing public participation, education/outreach, training, planning, and other non‑operational community safety activities — not for procuring or operating pipeline infrastructure.
Funds may not be used for activities associated with regulatory compliance or for ordinary operations and maintenance of pipeline facilities; equipment purchases or operational uses are prohibited under the TAG program as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Required Documentation
A written application addressing the evaluation criteria.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
This program has no statutory formula.