# FY 2026 State Damage Prevention

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/693jk326nf0006-fy-2026-state-damage-prevention/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362446

> Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $4,000) to state and local governments and individuals. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 26, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 693JK326NF0006 |
| Agency | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 26, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $4,000 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | $1.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.720 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible Applicants (Varies by Program) Any state authority (or municipality with respect to intrastate gas transportation) that is or will be responsible for preventing damage to underground pipeline facilities is eligible as long as 1) the state participates in the oversight of pipeline transportation pursuant to an annual 49 U.S.C. §60105 certification or 49 U.S.C. §60106 agreement in effect with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and 2) is designated by the state's governor, in writing, as the eligible recipient of the grant funding.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of the Damage Prevention grants is to establish comprehensive state programs designed to prevent damage to underground pipelines in states that do not have such programs and to improve damage prevention programs in states that do. States are encouraged to implement the following nine elements of an effective damage prevention program: Element 1 ¿ Enhanced Communication between Operators and Excavators Element 2 ¿ Fostering Support and Partnership of all Stakeholders Element 3 ¿ Operator¿s Use of Performance Measures for Locators Element 4 ¿ Partnership in Employee Training Element 5 ¿ Partnership in Public Education Element 6 ¿ Enforcement Agencies¿ Role to Help Resolve Issues Element 7 ¿ Fair and Consistent Enforcement of the Law Element 8 ¿ Use of Technology to Improve the Locating Process Element 9 ¿ Data Analysis to Continually Improve Program Effectiveness

## Questions people ask

### Is 693JK326NF0006 still open?

No. It closed on June 26, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 State Damage Prevention?

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin accepted applications from state and local governments and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2026 State Damage Prevention?

Closed June 26, 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 $100,000 each. About $1.5 million in total across about 25 awards.

### Who has won State Damage Prevention Program Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pennsylvania One-Call System, Inc, Public Regulation Commission New Mexico State, Texas Railroad Comm. The program made 72 awards worth $5.8 million in that time.