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

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

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Amount: US $10,000 - US $98,000,000
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

The Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program, established under the IIJA, allocates $200 million annually, totaling $1 billion over five years, to support municipalities and community-owned utilities in upgrading their natural gas distribution pipeline systems. This funding aims to enhance safety, reduce incidents, and minimize economic losses associated with gas distribution infrastructure. Eligible projects include repairs, rehabilitation, and equipment acquisition to improve system reliability and safety.

Overview

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.

Eligibility

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