This grant funding opportunity is designed to support gas pipeline safety and integrity research while advancing gas system decarbonization efforts. The solicitation seeks funding for projects that develop and advance technologies capable of better inspecting, monitoring, and assessing the condition of gas pipelines. The initiative is managed by the California Energy Commission's Energy Research and Development Division under the Natural Gas Program.
Key Dates and Timeline: The solicitation was released on November 29, 2022, with a questions deadline of December 23, 2022 at 5:00 pm. A pre-application workshop was held on December 13, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM via remote access. The submission deadline for proposals is March 6, 2023 at 11:59 pm. The award was announced on September 29, 2023.
Applicants are encouraged to attend the pre-application workshop to gain insights into the solicitation requirements and expectations. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by the December 23, 2022 deadline to ensure timely responses before the proposal submission deadline.