The FY 2026 Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG) provides funding to help states, counties, and local governments train individuals to respond to pipeline incidents involving gas or hazardous liquids. The goal is to improve emergency response in high-risk areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, city or township governments, and county governments that need financial support to train emergency responders for pipeline incidents.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications from non-governmental organizations
- Applications from individuals
- Applications from federal agencies
- Late submissions after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Proof of eligibility as a state, city, or county government
- Detailed training plan for emergency responders
- Budget proposal
- Documentation of high consequence areas
- Past performance records, if applicable
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure all parts of the application are complete and submitted on time.
- Verify eligibility as a government entity.
- Clearly outline how the funds will be used to train responders.
Generated from official source details for readability
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants for the FY 2026 Pipeline Emergency Response Grant include state governments, city or township governments, and county governments. These entities must have statutory responsibility for responding to pipeline incidents and be located in areas that are considered high consequence due to the transportation of gas or hazardous liquids.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, city or township governments, and county governments that need financial support to train emergency responders for pipeline incidents.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications from non-governmental organizations
- Applications from individuals
- Applications from federal agencies
- Late submissions after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement training programs for emergency responders who deal with pipeline incidents involving gas or hazardous liquids. This includes costs related to training materials, instructors, and other necessary resources.
Total Program Funding
$2,973,681
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 19, 2026(6 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 19, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state, city, or county government.
- Register or update information in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Prepare a detailed training plan for emergency responders.
- Draft a budget proposal outlining the use of funds.
- Gather documentation of high consequence areas.
- Complete the application form.
- Submit the application by June 19, 2026.