Damage prevention council of texas technical assistance grant - this grant provides funding to states or communities for local pipeline safety issues

The Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) awarded the Damage Prevention Council of Texas $100,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Technical Assistance Grants program (CFDA 20.710) to fund pipeline safety training and outreach activities.

The recipient will create at least eight training videos on pipeline safety topics and host in-person training events, including classroom sessions and outdoor demonstrations, focused on communities with the highest damage ratios. A marketing campaign will promote the videos and events. The council will engage stakeholders through chapter meetings to identify additional training topics and promote marine excavation safety. Effectiveness will be tracked through video views, engagement metrics, and post-event feedback.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with work performed in Kaufman, Texas. This is the fourth Technical Assistance Grant the Damage Prevention Council of Texas has received from PHMSA since 2022, each valued at $100,000.

Projects may range from public awareness activities to specific technology solutions. Intended beneficiary: damage prevention council of texas (UEI: FUPBAMWKLAJ8) $100,000.00 activities to be performed, deliverables, expected outcomes: training and outreach -the DPC requests funding to increase pipeline awareness in communities with the highest damage ratios. They plan to create at least eight training videos on pipeline safety topics and host in-person training events, including classroom sessions and outdoor demonstrations. A marketing campaign will promote both the videos and events. DPC will engage stakeholders via chapter meetings to identify additional topics. They will also promote marine excavation safety and track the effectiveness of all training through views, engagement metrics, and post-event feedback.