This funding opportunity is associated with assistance listing 20.706

The Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration awarded the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services $250,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG) program (Assistance Listing 20.706). The award supports training for individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to pipeline incidents in high consequence areas. Performance occurs in Albany, NY, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2026. The PERG program advances pipeline emergency preparedness and response by increasing state, county, and local government effectiveness in safely and efficiently handling pipeline accidents and incidents, ensuring emergency responders can protect nearby persons and property from effects of gas or hazardous liquid pipeline 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.