State Damage Prevention Program Grants
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 20.720 (USAspending.gov).
- Zender Environmental Health & Research Group Co $437,355
- Virginia Utility Protection Service, Inc $99,652
- State Fire Marshal Nebraska $99,030
- New Jersey Department Of Treasury $97,001
- Licensing And Regulatory Affairs, Department Of $97,001
- Energy And Environmental Cabinet $97,001
- Commerce & Economic Opportunity Illinois $97,001
- Iowa Utilities Commission $97,001
- Corporation Commission Kansas $97,001
- Public Regulation Commission New Mexico State $97,001
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The PHMSA State Damage Prevention Program fosters improved damage prevention programs by supporting projects such as enforcement of state excavation damage prevention laws, stakeholder education about digging
safely, technologies to improve efficiencies, and other related excavation safety initiatives.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- State
State (including U.S. Territory or possessions) authority designated by the Governor is eligible to apply for a grant as long an agency within the State (including U.S. Territory or possessions) has an annual Section 60105 (49 U.S.C.) certification or Section 60106 (49 U.S.C.) agreement in effect with PHMSA. If a State (including U.S. Territory or possessions) does not have a certification or agreement with PHMSA, then no State (including U.S. Territory or possessions) authority can receive a grant.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
A committee of pipeline damage prevention peers will review and evaluate the grant applications. Grants will be awarded to applicants with the highest merit based on the evaluation criteria.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
From 60 to 90 days of receipt. Award is contingent on a current fiscal year appropriation and enacted budget.
Program details & compliance
Description
The SDP grant provides funding to eligible states to aid them in establishing a comprehensive program to implement
the nine elements of an effective damage prevention program. All states are encouraged to implement the nine
elements of an effective damage prevention program.
Mission Categories
Primary: Regulation, Inspection, Enforcement
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funding may be used to support personnel, equipment, training, outreach, technology, and other activities that strengthen the State’s excavation damage prevention program. Allowable uses of assistance include activities that advance one or more of the Nine Elements of Effective Damage Prevention Programs described in 49 U.S.C. § 60134, such as compliance monitoring, enforcement support, stakeholder education, development and distribution of public awareness materials, excavation safety training, improvements in data collection and analysis, program evaluations, technology upgrades, and initiatives that measurably improve damage prevention performance within the State.
Funds may also be used to support State personnel, contractor support, supplies, small equipment (≤ $5,000 per item), training, and program management necessary to implement the approved damage prevention activities
Restrictions
State Damage Prevention (SDP) Grant funds may not be used for construction; lobbying, advocacy, or litigation support; costs billed to other state or federal grants; regulatory compliance programs for pipeline operators; entertainment or alcoholic beverages; membership dues or sponsorship of events; or normal One-Call center operations. Equipment purchases over $5,000 per item are not allowed. All expenditures must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E.
Required Documentation
1. Must include your organization name and an authorized signature.
2. Provide a project abstract/statement of objectives is required (you may copy/paste from another document or type directly into the space provided). Applicants may submit an application for more than one project but should select one Element per project. If a project fits into more than one Element, the applicant should select the Element that most closely aligns with the project. If you request more than one project provide a budget breakdown for each project within the element narrative.
3. You must address all nine elements
4. You must complete the Legislative/Regulatory Actions section.
5. You must add up and provide an estimated budget
6. You must attach a signed copy of your application
7. You must submit a signed copy via Grants. gov
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