Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 GPD 075 000 01
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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 (FY) 2011 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 May 19, 2011 and posted on May 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 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 Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2011 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA to support security and preparedness improvements in the freight rail sector. It sits within the broader homeland security framework Congress authorized to reduce vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, with a specific emphasis on lowering the risk and consequences of terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies affecting surface transportation. In practical terms, the program is designed to help freight rail stakeholders pay for projects and capabilities that make rail operations, rail assets, and related infrastructure harder to disrupt and easier to protect and respond to under high-risk scenarios.
This funding opportunity was posted on May 19, 2011, under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 GPD 075 000 01, and it remained open until June 20, 2011, with an archive date of July 20, 2011. DHS/FEMA anticipated making around 40 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $10,000,000. The program is listed under CFDA 97.075 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program), reflecting its placement within DHS preparedness grant activities. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is essentially homeland security preparedness (noted as "Other" with an explanation tied to Homeland Security/Preparedness).
Eligibility is narrowly focused on the freight rail entities DHS identifies as most relevant to the movement of high-consequence hazardous materials and other security-sensitive shipments. Specifically, eligible applicants include Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM), as well as owners and offerors of railroad cars that transport toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) materials. In this context, "offerors" are entities that lease rail cars so they can ship materials that are poisonous by inhalation (TIH) by railroad. While the listing also includes broad applicant categories (such as small businesses, certain local governments, private institutions of higher education, and other for-profit organizations), the controlling eligibility language is the DHS determination tied to freight rail carriers and rail car owners/offerors involved with RSSM and TIH movements.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with the program guidance for that year. The purpose of the funding is to support protective measures that enhance the security of critical surface transportation infrastructure, especially where the consequences of an incident could be severe due to the nature of the materials being transported. This can include steps that reduce risk, improve readiness, and strengthen resilience for freight rail systems and associated assets, with the overarching goal of preventing, deterring, or mitigating malicious acts and improving the ability to manage emergencies.
For those seeking full details beyond the summary posting, DHS/FEMA provided a program guidance link in the announcement. If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact point listed was FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch via email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
FY 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) - FAQs
What is the FY 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP)?
The FY 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA to support security and preparedness improvements in the freight rail sector.
What is the main purpose of the FRSGP funding?
The program supports protective measures that enhance the security of critical surface transportation infrastructure, with an emphasis on reducing vulnerabilities and lowering the risk and consequences of terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies affecting freight rail operations and assets.
What kinds of risks or incidents is this program intended to address?
FRSGP is designed to help prevent, deter, or mitigate malicious acts and to improve the ability to manage emergencies that could affect freight rail systems, especially in high-risk scenarios involving critical infrastructure and security-sensitive shipments.
Which federal agencies administer this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by DHS and administered through FEMA.
Is FRSGP a competitive or formula grant?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning awards are made through a competitive or selective process rather than by formula distribution.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this FRSGP announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 11 GPD 075 000 01.
When was the FY 2011 FRSGP opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was posted on May 19, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The opportunity remained open until June 20, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 20, 2011.
How much total funding was available under this program?
The estimated total funding pool was $10,000,000.
How many awards did DHS/FEMA anticipate making?
DHS/FEMA anticipated making around 40 awards.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 97.075 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program).
How is the activity category described for this program?
The activity is essentially homeland security preparedness and is noted as "Other" with an explanation tied to Homeland Security/Preparedness.
Who is eligible to apply for the FRSGP?
Eligibility is narrowly focused on freight rail entities DHS identifies as most relevant to the movement of high-consequence hazardous materials and other security-sensitive shipments. Eligible applicants include Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM), as well as owners and offerors of railroad cars that transport toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) materials.
What are Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM) in the context of eligibility?
RSSM are security-sensitive materials referenced in the eligibility language to identify freight rail carriers that DHS considers most relevant to higher-consequence shipments. The opportunity targets carriers transporting RSSM.
What does TIH mean in this grant description?
TIH refers to toxic inhalation hazard materials, described here as materials that are poisonous by inhalation and transported by railroad in certain rail cars.
Who are "owners" and "offerors" of railroad cars for TIH shipments?
In this context, owners are entities that own railroad cars used to transport TIH materials, and offerors are entities that lease rail cars so they can ship materials that are poisonous by inhalation (TIH) by railroad.
The posting lists broad applicant categories. Does that mean any of those organizations can apply?
While the listing includes broad applicant categories (such as small businesses, certain local governments, private institutions of higher education, and other for-profit organizations), the controlling eligibility language is the DHS determination tied specifically to freight rail carriers and rail car owners/offerors involved with RSSM and TIH movements.
Does this grant require a cost share or match?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with the program guidance for that year.
What types of projects does FRSGP support?
The program is intended to help freight rail stakeholders pay for projects and capabilities that make rail operations, rail assets, and related infrastructure harder to disrupt and easier to protect and respond to under high-risk scenarios, including measures that reduce risk, improve readiness, and strengthen resilience.
Is the program focused on freight rail generally or specific freight movements?
The eligibility and emphasis are tied to freight rail entities involved with shipments of Rail Security Sensitive Materials (RSSM) and toxic inhalation hazard (TIH) materials, reflecting a focus on high-consequence or security-sensitive freight movements.
Where can applicants find the full program details and guidance?
DHS/FEMA provided a program guidance link in the announcement for full details beyond the summary posting.
Who should be contacted if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
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