693JK325NF0003: FY 2025 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin notices from 2025.
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $250,000) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 20, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 13, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$250,000
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 693JK326NF0003 | May 18, 2026 | Closed June 19, 2026 | Closed |
| 693JK324NF0003 | March 18, 2024 | Closed May 17, 2024 | Closed |
| 693JK323NF0003 | March 20, 2023 | Closed May 19, 2023 | Closed |
| 693JK322NF0003 | February 28, 2022 | Closed April 29, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 19, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 20, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 20, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP) awards averaged $720,291; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (92% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP) provides funding for research pursuing innovative solutions for five topics in pipeline safety and integrity challenge areas. PHMSA's 2025 CAAP focuses on research and development (R&D) are 1) Risk evaluation of vehicle strikes on aboveground pipeline equipment and facilities; 2) Technology, equipment, or procedures to prevent human error; 3) Testing, modeling, and verifying strain capacity in vintage pipelines 4) Non-metallic pipe inspection technology; 5) Acceptable methods for modeling shrouding or obstructions for pressurized liquid releases (liquefied natural gas).
Who has won Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP) (20.724) awarded $15.1 million across 21 grant awards, an average of $720,291 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | North Dakota | 2 | $2.0 million |
| University of Dayton | Ohio | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Rutgers, the State University | New Jersey | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Arizona State University | Arizona | 2 | $1.3 million |
| McNeese State University Foundation | Louisiana | 1 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 693JK325NF0003 still open?
No. It closed on June 20, 2025.
Who can apply for FY 2025 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)?
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin accepted applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for FY 2025 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)?
Closed June 20, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $2.0 million in total across about 25 awards.
Who has won Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were North Dakota State University, University of Dayton, Rutgers, the State University. The program made 21 awards worth $15.1 million in that time.