Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 075 1961
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- 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 Transit Security Grant 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 Transit Security Grant 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 $348,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Transit systems that are eligible for funding through the FY 2009 TSGP by tier are outlined in the FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit. Tier I applicants are eligible to apply for the identified risk based funding target. Tier II regions may compete for 36,600,000 in funding. Agencies eligible for FY 2009 TSGP funding were identified using a comprehensive, empirically grounded risk analysis model. The risk methodology for the TSGP is consistent across modes and is linked to the risk methodology used to determine eligibility for the core DHS State and local grant programs. TSGP basic eligibility is derived from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). Certain ferry systems are eligible to participate in the FY 2009 TSGP, and receive funds under the Tier I cooperative agreement process. However, any ferry system electing to participate and receive funds under the FY 2009 TSGP cannot participate in the FY 2009 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), and will not be considered for funding under the FY 2009 PSGP. Likewise, any ferry system that participates in PSGP cannot be considered for funding under TSGP. The FY 2009 TSGP makes provisions for law enforcement agencies that are principal providers of transit security to a Tier I system, and that maintain dedicated transit units, to receive funding only through a Tier I eligible agency under one or more of the operational packages (OPacks) described fully in this guidance. FY 2009 TSGP funding may be used to support transit related security activities and not other departmental operations. Table 3 in the FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit lists the specific Eligible Rail, Intracity Bus, Ferry Transit Agencies and Law Enforcement Agencies, by tier, that are eligible for funding through the FY 2009 PSGP.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It is one of six DHS infrastructure protection grant programs for FY 2009 and is designed to reduce risk and strengthen protection of the nation s critical surface transportation systems. The program focuses on helping transit owners and operators improve security and preparedness against terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies, with an emphasis on safeguarding both critical transit infrastructure and the traveling public. Eligible modes include intracity bus, commuter bus, ferry systems (with special restrictions), and passenger rail in its various forms.
Funding is awarded based on a risk driven approach. DHS identified eligible agencies using a comprehensive, empirically grounded risk analysis model that is consistent across transportation modes and aligned with the risk methodology used for core DHS state and local preparedness grants. Basic eligibility is tied to the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), meaning the program is structured around regions and systems considered higher risk. The guidance divides applicants into tiers. Tier I applicants are eligible to apply against an identified risk based funding target, while Tier II regions compete for a designated pool of funding (36,600,000). In total, the program lists an estimated 348,600,000 in available funding. The public listing shows no stated award floor or ceiling, which usually indicates that final award sizes depend on the specific project proposals, priorities, and the risk based allocation framework described in the official guidance.
Eligibility is limited to specific transit agencies and related entities identified in the FY 2009 TSGP Guidance and Application Kit. The eligible population includes certain rail, bus, and ferry transit agencies, and it also allows a path for law enforcement agencies that are principal providers of transit security to a Tier I system, as long as they maintain dedicated transit units. However, those law enforcement entities do not apply independently; they may receive funding only through a Tier I eligible transit agency and only under the operational packages (OPacks) outlined in the guidance. The program also makes clear that funds must support transit related security activities rather than general departmental operations, reinforcing that the purpose is targeted security enhancement for transit environments.
Ferry system participation comes with an important limitation intended to prevent double dipping across DHS programs. Certain ferry systems may participate in TSGP and receive funds under the Tier I cooperative agreement process, but a ferry system that chooses to participate in TSGP cannot also participate in the FY 2009 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) during the same funding cycle. The restriction works both ways: participation in PSGP makes a ferry system ineligible for consideration under TSGP for that year.
The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA number 97.075 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program) and is categorized under Homeland Security Preparedness. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute a non federal match to receive funds, although applicants still must follow all budget and allowability rules described in the guidance.
Key dates in the public notice include a posted date of Nov 5, 2008, and a closing date that was extended from Jan 13, 2009 to Jan 23, 2009. The listing also notes that applicants were advised to carefully review the submission requirements in the FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit, which is where the program s priorities, investment categories, documentation standards, and scoring or review approach are typically explained. The archive date is Feb 22, 2009, reflecting that this was a time limited FY 2009 opportunity.
The application package requires an Investment Justification and any additional required attachments described in the guidance, along with several standard federal forms. The required standard forms include SF 424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF 424A (Budget Information), SF 424B (Assurances), and SF LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities). If the proposed work involves construction, applicants must also include SF 424C (Budget Information Construction Form) and SF 424D (Assurances Construction Programs). Because some application systems place forms under different headings (mandatory versus optional), the notice emphasizes that applicants should rely on the guidance document to confirm exactly what must be submitted and how attachments should be formatted and labeled.
For additional information, DHS FEMA provided a general grants web link and a help resource for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically. The contact listed is the Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368 6498 and askcsid@dhs.gov.
Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)?
The Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It is designed to reduce risk and strengthen protection of the nation's critical surface transportation systems by helping transit owners and operators improve security and preparedness against terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies.
Who administers the program?
The program is administered by DHS through FEMA.
What is the main purpose of TSGP funding?
The funding is intended to support transit-related security improvements and preparedness activities, with an emphasis on protecting critical transit infrastructure and the traveling public.
What types of transit systems are included as eligible modes?
Eligible modes include intracity bus, commuter bus, ferry systems (with special restrictions), and passenger rail in its various forms.
How is funding awarded under TSGP?
Funding is awarded using a risk-driven approach. DHS identified eligible agencies using a comprehensive, empirically grounded risk analysis model that is consistent across transportation modes and aligned with the risk methodology used for core DHS state and local preparedness grants.
How is eligibility determined at a high level?
Basic eligibility is tied to the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). The program is structured around regions and systems considered higher risk, and applicants are divided into tiers as described in the FY 2009 TSGP Guidance and Application Kit.
What are Tier I and Tier II in this program?
The guidance divides applicants into tiers. Tier I applicants are eligible to apply against an identified risk-based funding target. Tier II regions compete for a designated pool of funding.
How much funding is available in total for FY 2009 TSGP?
The program lists an estimated total of 348,600,000 in available funding.
How much funding is set aside for Tier II applicants?
Tier II regions compete for a designated pool of funding totaling 36,600,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum (floor or ceiling) award amount listed?
No award floor or ceiling is stated in the public listing. This typically means final award sizes depend on project proposals, program priorities, and the risk-based allocation framework described in the official guidance.
Who is eligible to apply for FY 2009 TSGP?
Eligibility is limited to specific transit agencies and related entities identified in the FY 2009 TSGP Guidance and Application Kit. The eligible population includes certain rail, bus, and ferry transit agencies.
Can law enforcement agencies receive funding under this program?
Yes, there is a path for law enforcement agencies that are principal providers of transit security to a Tier I system, as long as they maintain dedicated transit units. However, those law enforcement entities do not apply independently; they may receive funding only through a Tier I eligible transit agency and only under the operational packages (OPacks) outlined in the guidance.
Can law enforcement agencies apply directly to TSGP?
No. The program specifies that law enforcement entities may not apply independently. They may receive funding only through a Tier I eligible transit agency and only under OPacks described in the guidance.
Are there limits on what the funds can be used for?
Yes. The program makes clear that funds must support transit-related security activities rather than general departmental operations. The intent is targeted security enhancement for transit environments.
Are ferry systems eligible, and are there special restrictions?
Ferry systems may be eligible, but participation comes with an important limitation intended to prevent double dipping across DHS programs. Certain ferry systems may participate in TSGP and receive funds under the Tier I cooperative agreement process, subject to the restriction described in the guidance.
Can a ferry system apply to both TSGP and the FY 2009 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) in the same year?
No. A ferry system that chooses to participate in TSGP cannot also participate in the FY 2009 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) during the same funding cycle. Likewise, participation in PSGP makes a ferry system ineligible for consideration under TSGP for that year.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA number 97.075 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program).
What category does this grant fall under?
The program is categorized under Homeland Security Preparedness.
Is a cost share or match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the public listing. This generally means applicants are not required to contribute a non-federal match, although all budget and allowability rules in the guidance still apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
The public notice lists a posted date of Nov 5, 2008.
What was the application deadline, and was it extended?
The closing date was extended from Jan 13, 2009 to Jan 23, 2009.
Is this a current grant opportunity?
No. The archive date is Feb 22, 2009, indicating this was a time-limited FY 2009 opportunity.
What document should applicants rely on for detailed requirements and priorities?
Applicants were advised to carefully review the FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit. That document typically contains the program priorities, investment categories, documentation standards, and the scoring or review approach.
What is required in the application package?
The application package requires an Investment Justification and any additional required attachments described in the guidance, along with several standard federal forms.
Which standard federal forms are required?
The required standard forms include SF 424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF 424A (Budget Information), SF 424B (Assurances), and SF LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities).
What additional forms are required if the project involves construction?
If the proposed work involves construction, applicants must also include SF 424C (Budget Information Construction Form) and SF 424D (Assurances Construction Programs).
What if the application system labels some forms as optional?
The notice emphasizes that applicants should rely on the guidance document to confirm exactly what must be submitted and how attachments should be formatted and labeled, since some systems may place forms under different headings (such as mandatory versus optional).
Where can applicants get help or additional information?
DHS FEMA provided a general grants web link and a help resource for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically. The contact listed is the Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 and askcsid@dhs.gov.
Who is the contact for assistance with accessing the announcement?
The contact listed is the Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line: (800) 368-6498 and askcsid@dhs.gov.
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