Natural gas distribution infrastructure safety and modernization (ngdism) grant program - this grant supports awarded municipality/community-owned utilities to repair, rehabilitate, or replace their…

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) awarded Gas Utility District #1 of East Baton Rouge Parish a $9.5 million project grant under the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program (CFDA 20.708) on May 5, 2025. This funding supports the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the utility's natural gas distribution pipeline system serving Zachary, Louisiana, with a project completion date of May 4, 2030.

The grant enables the acquisition of equipment and infrastructure improvements designed to reduce incidents and fatalities associated with natural gas distribution while eliminating methane leaks in this underserved community. By modernizing its pipeline infrastructure, the utility will enhance the safe delivery of natural gas to residents and businesses while generating employment opportunities and reducing environmental impacts. No subrecipients are involved in the implementation of this award.

Natural gas distribution infrastructure safety and modernization (ngdism) grant program - this grant supports awarded municipality/community-owned utilities to repair, rehabilitate, or replace their natural gas distribution pipeline system, or to acquire equipment to (1) reduce incidents and fatalities and (2) avoid economic losses. Deliverables/expected outcomes: improve the safe delivery of energy to often underserved communities, reducing incidents and fatalities, as well as eliminate methane leaks. Intended beneficiary: gas utility district #1 of east baton rouge parish municipality/community. Subrecipient activities: no known subrecipients.