Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 075 1962
Apply for DHS 09 GPD 075 1962
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.075 Rail and Transit Security Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 8, 2009 and posted on Nov 5, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 23, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail. DHS will partner with Amtrak to develop security enhancements for eligible intercity passenger rail operations in all eligible Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Amtrak passes through or services. Amtrak is strongly encouraged to fully integrate and coordinate with regional transit entities in the conduct of developing security enhancements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA grant opportunity offered under the broader Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP). Its core purpose is to fund security and infrastructure-protection enhancements for intercity passenger rail in order to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen preparedness against terrorism-related threats. DHS positions this program as part of a larger, congressionally authorized set of national critical infrastructure protection efforts, with an emphasis on practical security improvements that can be implemented across Amtrak operations, especially in and around higher-risk metropolitan regions.
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant), meaning DHS/FEMA expects to work closely with the recipient during planning and implementation rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal involvement. The program falls under CFDA 97.075, Rail and Transit Security Grant Program, and is categorized under Homeland Security preparedness activities. For FY 2009, FEMA anticipated a single award, with an estimated total program funding amount of $25,000,000. The notice lists no award floor or ceiling, which typically indicates the agency did not set a per-award minimum or maximum in the public synopsis even though the total funding level is stated.
Eligibility is extremely limited: the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply. DHS indicates it will partner directly with Amtrak to develop and implement security enhancements for eligible intercity passenger rail operations in all eligible Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) locations that Amtrak travels through or serves. While Amtrak is the sole applicant, the guidance strongly encourages Amtrak to integrate and coordinate with regional transit agencies and other relevant local stakeholders when developing security enhancements, reflecting the interdependent nature of rail security (shared stations, shared corridors, and shared emergency response environments).
Key dates in the announcement show the opportunity was posted on November 5, 2008, with an original application closing date of January 13, 2009, later extended to January 23, 2009. The listing was archived on February 22, 2009. Applicants were repeatedly advised to closely follow the detailed requirements in the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit, which would provide the specific instructions on what qualifies for funding, how to structure the Investment Justification, and what attachments must be included.
The application package required a set of standard federal forms and narrative/justification materials. Applicants needed to submit an Investment Justification and any other required attachments specified by the guidance. Required standard forms included SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), and SF-424B (Assurances). Construction-related forms were required if the proposed project involved construction activities: SF-424C (Budget Information for Construction) and SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs). The application also required SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities), which is a standard certification and disclosure form used across federal assistance programs.
For support and access issues, FEMA provided a general grants information link through its grants page and listed contact assistance through the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and the email ASK-GMD@dhs.gov. The funding opportunity number for this program was DHS-09-GPD-075-1962, which applicants would use to locate the official announcement and associated application materials.
Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program (DHS/FEMA) - FAQs
1) What is the Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program?
It is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA grant opportunity offered under the broader Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP). The program is intended to fund security and infrastructure-protection enhancements for intercity passenger rail (Amtrak) to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen preparedness against terrorism-related threats.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to support practical security improvements and infrastructure-protection enhancements across Amtrak operations, with an emphasis on reducing vulnerabilities and improving preparedness in and around higher-risk metropolitan regions.
3) Which federal agency administers this program?
The opportunity is administered by DHS through FEMA.
4) Is this grant part of a larger program?
Yes. The Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program is offered under the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and is presented by DHS as part of broader, congressionally authorized national critical infrastructure protection efforts.
5) What type of award is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant). That means DHS/FEMA expects to work closely with the recipient during planning and implementation, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal involvement.
6) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program falls under CFDA 97.075, Rail and Transit Security Grant Program.
7) How is the program categorized?
It is categorized under Homeland Security preparedness activities.
8) How much funding was anticipated for FY 2009?
For FY 2009, FEMA anticipated an estimated total program funding amount of $25,000,000.
9) How many awards were anticipated?
The notice indicates FEMA anticipated a single award.
10) Was there an award floor or ceiling listed?
No. The notice lists no award floor or ceiling. This typically means the agency did not set a per-award minimum or maximum in the public synopsis, even though the total program funding level is stated.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is extremely limited. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply.
12) Can local transit agencies, states, or cities apply directly?
No. Based on the opportunity description, Amtrak is the sole eligible applicant.
13) Does the program encourage coordination with other stakeholders?
Yes. While Amtrak is the only eligible applicant, the guidance strongly encourages Amtrak to integrate and coordinate with regional transit agencies and other relevant local stakeholders when developing security enhancements.
14) Where does DHS/FEMA expect the security enhancements to be implemented?
DHS indicates it will partner directly with Amtrak to develop and implement security enhancements for eligible intercity passenger rail operations in all eligible Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) locations that Amtrak travels through or serves.
15) What is the emphasis regarding where improvements should occur?
The description highlights practical improvements across Amtrak operations, especially in and around higher-risk metropolitan regions.
16) What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2008. The original application closing date was January 13, 2009, and it was later extended to January 23, 2009. The listing was archived on February 22, 2009.
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS-09-GPD-075-1962. Applicants would use this number to locate the official announcement and associated application materials.
18) What guidance document did applicants need to follow?
Applicants were advised to closely follow the detailed requirements in the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit, which would provide specific instructions on eligible activities, how to structure the Investment Justification, and what attachments must be included.
19) What narrative or justification materials were required in the application?
The application required an Investment Justification and any other required attachments specified by the guidance.
20) What standard federal forms were required?
Required standard forms included SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), and SF-424B (Assurances).
21) Were construction-related forms required?
Construction-related forms were required if the proposed project involved construction activities. These included SF-424C (Budget Information for Construction) and SF-424D (Assurances for Construction Programs).
22) Was lobbying disclosure documentation required?
Yes. The application also required SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities), which is a standard certification and disclosure form used across federal assistance programs.
23) Where could applicants find general grants information?
FEMA provided a general grants information link through its grants page.
24) Who could applicants contact for help with access or support issues?
Assistance was available through the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and by email at ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.
25) What should applicants do to confirm what qualifies for funding?
Applicants were directed to rely on the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit for the specific details on what qualifies for funding and how application materials should be prepared.
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