693JK326NF0003: FY 2026 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 2026.
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 6 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 19, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 22, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$250,000
- Total funding$4.0 million
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 693JK325NF0003 | May 19, 2025 | Closed June 20, 2025 | 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 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 19, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 19, 2026 |
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 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration¿s (PHMSA) FY 2026 CAAP NOFO solicits research proposals from nonprofit institutions of higher education for the Pipeline Safety Research and Development (R&D) Program. This program is authorized by section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-355) and 49¿U.S.C. § 60117(l). The CAAP competitive research announcement will focus on the following objectives: - Early corrosion prediction for pipelines and implementing appropriate mitigation measures. - Economical and novel agents to mitigate internal or external pipeline corrosion due to microbial-induced corrosion.- Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted software package to assist with composite repair design.¿¿- AI-assisted software tool for interpretation of standards/regulations and properly applying the requirements.¿- Non-destructive inspection technology for cast iron pipeline inspection.- AI-enhanced liquid pipeline leak detection methodologies. ¿
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 693JK326NF0003 still open?
No. It closed on June 19, 2026.
Who can apply for FY 2026 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)?
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin accepted applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for FY 2026 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)?
Closed June 19, 2026. 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 $4.0 million in total across about 6 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.