Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law on November 15, 2021. The law created the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) first ever infrastructure grant program. The Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) grant program is designated $200 million a year in grant funding with a total of $1 billion in grant funding over five years. The grant funding is to be made available to a municipality or community owned utility (not including for-profit entities) to repair, rehabilitate, or replace its natural gas distribution pipeline systems or portions thereof, or to acquire equipment to (1) reduce incidents and fatalities and (2) to avoid economic losses.

Program Details

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin is a federal agency that offers the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program grant program to support equipment purchase, facility improvement, and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for equipment purchase, facility improvement, and infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, eligible organizations, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $10K – $98M. Applications are due by May 22, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports equipment purchase, facility improvement, and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to infrastructure

Award details

Award range: $10K – $98M. Applications close on May 22, 2026.

Categories

Equipment Purchase · Facility Improvement · Infrastructure