Technology Development Grant

 

To enhance the prominence of underground facility construction design, management, and emerging technologies that will facilitate the prevention of pipeline damage caused by demolition, excavation, tunneling, or construction activities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 01/15/2013 (Archived.)
Program Number
20.722
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available
Authorization
Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006, Public Law 109-468, 49 U.S.C 60114(g).
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
State, local, or Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Credentials/Documentation
A written application addressing the evaluation criteria listed below. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Applicants must apply online at www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
PHMSA will conduct an initial administrative review of each completed application to determine if it is complete and meets eligibility requirements. All applications that pass the administrative review will be scored based on the selection criteria. PHMSA may award one or more Technology Development Grant(s) based on the quality of the proposals received and evaluated.
Deadlines
Jun 30, 2010 Complete applications must be received electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 PM, EDT. on June 30, 2010. Applications submitted through Grants.gov APPLY will be accompanied by an automated receipt of the date and time of submission.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
45 to 60 days after the application deadline.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
How are proposals selected?
PHMSA will evaluate applications on based on the three criteria below. All three criteria are weighted equally.
(1) The overall quality of the proposal to enhance the prominence of underground facility construction design, management, and emerging technologies that will facilitate the prevention of pipeline damage caused by demolition, excavation, tunneling or construction activities.
(2) The potential of the proposal to reduce the risk of excavation damage to pipelines.
(3) The potential for the emerging technology to be commercialized and applied to addressing real-world damage prevention concerns.
How may assistance be used?
The grant program is intended to allow non-profit organizations to obtain funding for technical assistance to improve knowledge of safe underground facility construction techniques and emerging technologies available to detect, locate and avoid existing underground facilities. Funds provided through Technology Development Grants may not be used for lobbying or in direct support of litigation. Technology Development Grants may not be used for lobbying or in direct support of litigation.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Each grant recipient will be required to provide a report to PHMSA demonstrating completion of the work as outlined in the grant agreement. Further, each recipient of a grant must ensure that:
1. The technical findings made possible by the grants are made available to the relevant operators; and
2. Open communication is maintained between the grant recipients, local operators, local communities and other interested parties. SF-425. Progress reports are not applicable. SF-425. No performance monitoring is required.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Grant recipients must maintain: (a) documentation supporting the cost incurred under the grant, and (b) information regarding any sub-awards made using grant funds.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: Title 49, Part 60114(g), Public Law 109-468.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
There is a restriction on the time permitted to spend the money awarded. It must be spent by September 30, 2014. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Maria Munoz, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Room E22-228, Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Phone: (202) 366-5513.
Website Address
http://www.phmsa.dot.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
69-5172-0-2-407.
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 09 $500,000; FY 10 $0; FY 11 $0 - 2010 2011 est. not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$50,000 to $500,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006

Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available

 



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