This funding opportunity is associated with assistance listing 20.706

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration awarded the Texas Division of Emergency Management $250,000 under the Pipeline Emergency Response Grant (PERG) program on October 1, 2025, for training and emergency preparedness activities related to pipeline incidents in high consequence areas. The award funds training delivery to individuals in state, county, and local government agencies with statutory responsibility to respond to pipeline incidents involving gas or hazardous liquids. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2026, with place of performance at 501 W 5th St, Austin, Texas. TDEM functions as a state pass-through entity administering this federal assistance for eligible jurisdictions across Texas. The PERG program supports incident response readiness and community involvement in pipeline emergency preparedness, with emphasis on equipping emergency responders to protect persons and property in areas designated as high consequence.

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.