Pipeline Safety Trust

Pipeline Safety Trust is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, Washington, that has consistently received federal grant funding to advance pipeline safety initiatives at the local and community level. The organization specializes in providing technical assistance and educational resources focused on pipeline safety, working primarily through grants administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). As a nonprofit entity registered with SAM.gov since May 2009, Pipeline Safety Trust has established itself as a trusted resource for communities seeking to understand and participate in pipeline safety management.

Pipeline Safety Trust has received successive annual Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) under CFDA 20.710 from PHMSA, demonstrating a consistent and sustained commitment to pipeline safety work. The organization's grant-funded activities encompass a broad range of services including engineering and scientific analysis of pipeline safety risks, development of public awareness campaigns, stakeholder engagement initiatives, and exploration of technology solutions for pipeline safety management. Specific deliverables and expected outcomes from these grants include educating multiple stakeholder groups on pipeline safety issues, reducing barriers to public participation in pipeline safety discussions, and providing venues for ongoing community engagement. The grants, valued at approximately $1 million per award cycle, have been awarded annually from fiscal year 2021 through 2026, with performance periods spanning from September 2021 through September 2026. Pipeline Safety Trust operates independently on these grants with no identified subrecipients or prime partners, indicating the organization directly implements all grant-funded technical assistance activities within the State of Washington and local communities.