OpportunityTitle: Technical Assistance Grant
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Check C.1 for eligible applicants
Description: The purpose of this modification to Notice of Funding Opportunity 693JK321NF0008 is as follows:1. To change the overall available amount of funding from $1,815,494.00 to $2,315,494.00. 2. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260) to the program defining the term &#8216;technical assistance&#8217;. 49 U.S.C. &#167; 60130(d)(1) now defines &#8216;technical assistance&#8217; as &#8220;engineering, research, and other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues, including the promotion of public participation on technical pipeline safety issues.&#8221; 3. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 to the program regarding eligible applicants. 49 U.S.C &#167; 60130(a)(1) now specifically includes Indian Tribes in the list of eligible applicants. 4. To incorporate a statutory change in the PIPES Act of 2020 to the program regarding the amount of funding that must be awarded to an eligible applicant. 49 U.S.C. &#167; 60130(c)(2) states &#8220;the Secretary shall award $1,000,000 to an eligible applicant through a competitive selection process for the purpose of improving the quality of technical assistance provided to communities or individuals under this section.&#8221; 49 U.S.C. &#167; 60130(d)(2) defines &#8216;eligible applicant&#8217; as a nonprofit entity that&#8212;(A) is a public safety advocate; (B) has pipeline safety expertise; (C) is able to provide individuals and communities with technical assistance; and (D) was established with funds designated for the purpose of community service through the implementation of section 3553 of title 18 relating to violations of this chapter.
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GrantorContactText: DWAYNE CROSS 202-366-6688 &lt;br/&gt;dwayne.cross@dot.gov