U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG)
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Closed for this year
- 1 grant, next round estimated
- Type of help
- Grant
- Typical award
- FY24 Awards range from $32,890 to $250,000.
Closed for this year
This year's round is over. GrantMe estimated the next round from last year's dates.
- FY 2026 PIPELINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT (PERG) · Next round: about May 18 – Jun 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
What it pays for
Advance and promote training and community involvement in pipeline emergency preparedness and response, particularly in high-consequence areas.
Who can apply
State, county, and local governments in high consequence areas.
How applications are judged
When identifying projects, applicants should consider how the project will increase safety. PHMSA will evaluate applications through administrative, technical, and programmatic reviews based on the evaluation criteria.
Match
Determined by NOFO
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal year 2022: FY 22: Projection
Technical Assistance
Emergency Response Management
Incident Command Systems
Pipeline Emergency Response Training
Liquefied Natural Gas Emergencies 101
Pipeline Emergency Response Tabletop Exercises
Hazmat Awareness/Technician/Specialist/Operations Training
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Training
Pipeline Emergencies: Command Officer Strategies (PECOS)
Pipeline Emergencies: Company Officer Tactics (PECOT)
Pipeline Emergencies: Dispatcher Awareness Training (PEDAT)
Fiscal year 2025: PERG has funded projects for pipeline emergency response planning, training, and exercises; Pipeline Emergency Responder Initiative (PERI) development and training; pipeline leak recognition and release evacuation training; and development and maintenance of pipeline training curriculum.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
4 awards to Tennessee groups since 2023. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Government | Jasper, Marion County | $450K | 2023 |
| Marion County Government | Jasper, Marion County | $250K | 2025 |
| Marion County Government | Jasper, Marion County | $245K | 2026 |
| Marion County, Tennessee | Jasper, Marion County | $137K spent that year | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov, Federal Audit Clearinghouse.