Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 GPD 075 000 01
Apply for DHS 10 GPD 075 000 01
- 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 2010 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP)" 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 29, 2010 and posted on Dec 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2010 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the Fiscal Year 2010 Freight Rail 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 $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2010 FRSGP are determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM) and owners and offerors of railroad cars that transport toxic inhalation hazardous (TIH) materials. For purposes of this grant program, offerors are entities that lease rail cars in order to ship materials poisonous by inhalation/TIH materials by railroad. As designated by the Surface Transportation Board, a Class I railroad carrier is defined as a railroad with annual operating revenues for 2005 over 319.2 million a Class II railroad carrier is defined as a railroad with annual operating revenues between 25.5 million and 319.2 million and a Class III railroad carrier is defined as a railroad with annual operating revenues of less than 25.5 million. Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers must also meet the following criteria in order to be eligible Transport RSSM. RSSM is defined in 49 CFR Part 1580.100 B as (1) A rail car containing more than 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) of a Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) material, as defined in 49 CFR 173.50 (2) A tank car containing a material poisonous by inhalation as defined in 49 CFR 171.8, including anhydrous ammonia, Division 2.3 gases poisonous by inhalation as set forth in 49 CFR 173.115(c), and Division 6.1 liquids meeting the defining criteria in 49 CFR 173.132(a)(1)(iii) and assigned to hazard zone A or hazard zone B in accordance with 49 CFR 173.133(a), excluding residue quantities of these materials and (3) A rail car containing a highway route controlled quantity of a Class 7 (radioactive) material, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403. Operate in or through a high threat urban area, as subject to the forthcoming Rail Transportation Security Final Rule, and as identified in Table 1 of the Fiscal Year 2010 Freight Rail Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit. Certify they have developed and adhere to a vulnerability assessment and security plan that conforms to the requirements of 49 CFR 172.802. Owners and offerors of railroad cars must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible Transport Rail TIH. For the purpose of this grant, TIH is defined as a tank car containing a material poisonous by inhalation, as defined in 49 CFR 171.8, including anhydrous ammonia but excluding residue quantities of these materials. Travel from, to or through a High Threat Urban Areas (HTUA).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2010 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA to reduce security risks in the nations freight rail system. It is positioned as part of a larger set of congressionally authorized homeland security measures aimed at strengthening critical infrastructure against terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. In practical terms, the program is meant to help fund security improvements that protect key surface transportation assets, especially where freight rail operations involve higher-risk hazardous materials and travel through higher-threat urban areas.
For FY 2010, the program listed an estimated total funding amount of $15,000,000 and anticipated making about 40 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is tied to CFDA 97.075 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect they will need to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal award (the specific percentage and rules would be detailed in the official guidance and application kit referenced in the announcement).
Eligibility is narrowly defined and centered on freight rail entities connected to the movement of designated high-risk materials. DHS identified eligible applicants as Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM), along with owners and offerors of railroad cars that transport toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) materials. In this context, "offerors" refers to entities that lease rail cars to ship poisonous-by-inhalation or TIH materials by rail. Rail carriers are classified using Surface Transportation Board revenue thresholds (as stated in the notice): Class I railroads had annual operating revenues (for 2005) over $319.2 million, Class II railroads had revenues between $25.5 million and $319.2 million, and Class III railroads had revenues under $25.5 million.
To qualify, freight railroad carriers had to meet several conditions beyond simply being a rail carrier. First, they had to transport RSSM as defined in federal regulation (49 CFR 1580.100). That definition includes (1) rail cars carrying more than 5,000 pounds of certain explosive materials (Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3), (2) tank cars carrying poisonous-by-inhalation materials (including anhydrous ammonia and certain toxic gases and liquids assigned to Hazard Zone A or B, excluding residue quantities), and (3) rail cars carrying a highway route controlled quantity of certain Class 7 radioactive materials. Second, the carrier had to operate in or through a high threat urban area, consistent with the forthcoming Rail Transportation Security Final Rule and as identified in the programs guidance (Table 1 in the FY 2010 FRSGP Guidance and Application Kit). Third, carriers had to certify they developed and follow a vulnerability assessment and security plan that conforms to 49 CFR 172.802, which is a key regulatory hook tying eligibility to documented security planning practices.
Owners and offerors of railroad cars had their own eligibility conditions. They needed to transport rail TIH, defined here as tank cars containing poisonous-by-inhalation materials (including anhydrous ammonia and excluding residue quantities), and those shipments had to travel from, to, or through high threat urban areas (HTUAs). In other words, the program is targeted toward entities whose rail equipment and shipping activities create elevated consequences if attacked or disrupted, particularly in dense population centers.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on December 8, 2009, with an original closing date of February 12, 2010, later extended to February 18, 2010. The opportunity was ultimately archived on March 20, 2010. Applicants were repeatedly advised in the notice to closely follow the submission requirements in the FY 2010 FRSGP Guidance and Application Kit, which is where the detailed rules for allowable costs, investment justifications, application formats, and match documentation would have been laid out. The funding opportunity number for reference is DHS-10-GPD-075-000-01.
For support, DHS/FEMA provided multiple help channels for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement or navigating submission issues. The Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line was listed at (800) 368-6498 and askcsid@dhs.gov, and a FEMA call center line was provided at (866) 927-5646 with the email ASK-GMD@dhs.gov. These contact points suggest the program was administered through the broader DHS/FEMA grants management infrastructure and that applicants were expected to rely on the published guidance plus grants support channels to ensure compliant submissions.
Fiscal Year 2010 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2010 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP)?
The Fiscal Year 2010 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. Its purpose is to reduce security risks in the nation's freight rail system by funding security improvements that help protect critical surface transportation assets, especially where operations involve higher-risk hazardous materials and pass through higher-threat urban areas.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The program is aimed at strengthening freight rail security as part of broader, congressionally authorized homeland security efforts to protect critical infrastructure against terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. In practical terms, it helps support security upgrades that reduce risk and potential consequences tied to high-risk rail shipments and operations.
Which federal agencies run and administer FRSGP?
The opportunity is run by DHS and administered through FEMA, using DHS/FEMA grants management support channels for applicant assistance.
Is FRSGP a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How much total funding was estimated for FY 2010?
The estimated total funding amount listed for FY 2010 was $15,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
Approximately 40 awards were anticipated for FY 2010.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 97.075 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal award. The specific percentage and requirements are referenced as being detailed in the official guidance and application kit mentioned in the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply as a freight railroad carrier?
DHS identified eligible applicants as Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM), provided they also meet additional conditions related to operating in high threat urban areas and certifying required security planning practices.
Who else is eligible besides freight railroad carriers?
Owners and offerors of railroad cars that transport toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) materials are also eligible, subject to conditions tied to TIH shipments and travel from, to, or through high threat urban areas (HTUAs).
What does "offeror" mean in this program?
In this context, "offerors" refers to entities that lease rail cars to ship poisonous-by-inhalation or TIH materials by rail.
How are Class I, Class II, and Class III freight rail carriers defined for eligibility?
Rail carriers are classified using Surface Transportation Board revenue thresholds as stated in the notice (based on 2005 annual operating revenues): Class I railroads had revenues over $319.2 million; Class II railroads had revenues between $25.5 million and $319.2 million; and Class III railroads had revenues under $25.5 million.
What must a freight railroad carrier transport to qualify?
To qualify, a freight railroad carrier had to transport Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM) as defined in 49 CFR 1580.100.
What are Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM) under 49 CFR 1580.100 (as described in the notice)?
The notice describes RSSM as including: (1) rail cars carrying more than 5,000 pounds of certain explosive materials (Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3); (2) tank cars carrying poisonous-by-inhalation materials (including anhydrous ammonia and certain toxic gases and liquids assigned to Hazard Zone A or B, excluding residue quantities); and (3) rail cars carrying a highway route controlled quantity of certain Class 7 radioactive materials.
What is a high threat urban area (HTUA) requirement for freight railroad carriers?
Beyond transporting RSSM, a carrier had to operate in or through a high threat urban area, consistent with the forthcoming Rail Transportation Security Final Rule and as identified in the program guidance (Table 1 in the FY 2010 FRSGP Guidance and Application Kit).
What security planning certification was required for freight railroad carrier eligibility?
Freight railroad carriers had to certify they developed and follow a vulnerability assessment and security plan that conforms to 49 CFR 172.802.
What conditions apply to owners and offerors of railroad cars?
Owners and offerors needed to transport rail TIH, defined here as tank cars containing poisonous-by-inhalation materials (including anhydrous ammonia and excluding residue quantities), and those shipments had to travel from, to, or through high threat urban areas (HTUAs).
How is rail TIH described for purposes of this opportunity?
Rail TIH is described as tank cars containing poisonous-by-inhalation materials (including anhydrous ammonia), excluding residue quantities.
Why does the program focus on shipments through high threat urban areas?
The program is positioned to support security improvements where the consequences of attack or disruption could be higher, particularly for shipments of high-risk hazardous materials traveling in or through dense, higher-threat urban areas.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS-10-GPD-075-000-01.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 8, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was February 12, 2010, and it was later extended to February 18, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 20, 2010.
Where were applicants told to find detailed application and compliance requirements?
Applicants were repeatedly advised to closely follow the submission requirements in the FY 2010 FRSGP Guidance and Application Kit, which is where details like allowable costs, investment justifications, application formats, and match documentation would have been provided.
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the announcement or have submission issues?
Two support channels were provided: the Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 and askcsid@dhs.gov, and a FEMA call center line at (866) 927-5646 with the email ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.
What is the CSID Help Line contact information?
The CSID Help Line was listed as (800) 368-6498 and askcsid@dhs.gov.
What is the FEMA call center contact information for this opportunity?
The FEMA call center line was listed as (866) 927-5646 and the email as ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.
What kinds of program details were referenced but not specified in the notice?
The notice indicates that details such as allowable costs, investment justifications, application formats, and match documentation rules would be laid out in the FY 2010 FRSGP Guidance and Application Kit.
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