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 the Town of Basile, Louisiana a Project Grant of $163,400 under the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program (CFDA 20.708) effective July 8, 2025. The award supports the repair, rehabilitation, and/or replacement of the town's natural gas distribution pipeline system and the acquisition of equipment designed to reduce incidents, fatalities, and methane leaks within the municipality's underserved community. Deliverables include improved safe energy delivery infrastructure and the elimination of methane emissions from the local natural gas distribution network.

The three-year performance period extends through July 7, 2028, during which the Town of Basile will execute pipeline modernization and safety improvement work at its designated system location in Basile, Louisiana. Eligible project costs encompass construction, equipment acquisition, engineering and architectural fees, and site work. As a municipality-owned utility, the Town of Basile is an eligible recipient under program guidelines that restrict participation to municipality-owned and community-owned utilities and exclude for-profit entities from funding consideration.

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: town of basile, LA district municipality/community.