This funding opportunity is associated with assistance listing 20.706

The Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration awarded the City of Seattle $250,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG) program (Assistance Listing 20.706) to train emergency responders in pipeline incident response in high-consequence areas. The award funds pipeline emergency response training delivered to the Seattle Fire Department, supporting individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to pipeline incidents involving gas or hazardous liquids transportation. Performance extends through September 30, 2027, and takes place in Seattle, Washington. The PERG program advances training and community involvement in pipeline emergency preparedness and response to increase state, county, and local government effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling pipeline accidents and incidents.

Phmsa through this competitive grant opportunity is requesting applications from states for pipeline emergency response grant (perg) funds. Perg focuses on incidents response activities related to the transportation of gas or hazardous liquids by pipeline in high consequence areas. Perg funding will be awarded to eligible states counties and local governments to train individuals in areas with statutory responsibility to respond to pipeline incidents. Intended beneficiary: seattle fire department pipeline emergency response training