FY 2026 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Assistance Listings: 20.724 -- Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
Description
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration¿s (PHMSA) FY 2026 CAAP NOFO solicits research proposals from nonprofit institutions of higher education for the Pipeline Safety Research and Development (R&D) Program. This program is authorized by section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-355) and 49¿U.S.C. § 60117(l). The CAAP competitive research announcement will focus on the following objectives: - Early corrosion prediction for pipelines and implementing appropriate mitigation measures. - Economical and novel agents to mitigate internal or external pipeline corrosion due to microbial-induced corrosion.- Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted software package to assist with composite repair design.¿¿- AI-assisted software tool for interpretation of standards/regulations and properly applying the requirements.¿- Non-destructive inspection technology for cast iron pipeline inspection.- AI-enhanced liquid pipeline leak detection methodologies. ¿
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| CAAP_NOFO_Final_for_posting.pdf | CAAP NOFO_Final for posting | May 18, 2026 03:55 PM UTC |
| Attachment_B_-_CAAP_Terms_and_Conditions_FY_2026_Award_Agreement_CLEAN_1.27.2026_1.docx | Attachment B - CAAP Terms and Conditions FY 2026 Award Agreement CLEAN 1.27.2026 (1) | May 18, 2026 03:55 PM UTC |
| Attachment_A_-_DOT_PHMSA_Technical_Application_CLEAN_1.27.2026.docx | Attachment A - DOT PHMSA Technical Application CLEAN 1.27.2026 | May 18, 2026 03:55 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP) Information Link
Closing: June 19, 2026
Applications received after this deadline may not be considered. PHMSA will only accept one application from each applicant.
Award
$4,000,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$250,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
693JK326NF0003
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
May 18, 2026
Archive date:
July 19, 2026
