Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 GPD 075 000 02
Apply for DHS 12 GPD 075 000 02
- 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) 2012 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)" 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 Feb 22, 2012 and posted on Feb 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $87,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 75 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Transit Agencies and/or their fiduciary agents
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 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 strengthen security and preparedness across the nations surface transportation systems by funding projects and activities that reduce the risk of terrorism and improve the ability of transit systems to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from potential attacks. In practical terms, the program focuses on protecting both critical transit infrastructure and the everyday traveling public, while also improving the overall resilience of transit operations so they can continue functioning or recover quickly after a disruptive incident.
TSGP targets owners and operators of transit systems, broadly defined to include intra-city bus services, commuter bus systems, ferry operations, and all forms of passenger rail. Eligible applicants are transit agencies and/or their fiduciary agents, meaning a transit agency may apply directly or through an authorized entity that manages funds on its behalf. The program is framed as part of a larger set of homeland security and preparedness measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to bolster the security of the nations critical infrastructure, with a specific emphasis here on mass transit and passenger rail environments that can present attractive targets due to high passenger volumes and public accessibility.
For FY 2012, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-12-GPD-075-000-02) anticipated making about 75 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $87.5 million. The grant falls under CFDA 97.075, listed as the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which generally means applicants were not expected to contribute a required percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of award. The listing does not specify an award floor or ceiling (both shown as 0), which typically signals that award sizes can vary and that applicants should consult the full program guidance for any practical limits, priority areas, or project caps that may be described outside the summary record.
Key administrative dates for the FY 2012 cycle include a posted date of February 17, 2012, with creation on February 22, 2012. The original closing date was May 5, 2012, and it was updated to a current closing date of May 4, 2012. The archive date was June 3, 2012, indicating the announcement is historical rather than currently open. Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov, and applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the FEMA GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
Overall, TSGP FY 2012 represents a homeland security preparedness investment aimed squarely at hardening transit systems against terrorism-related threats. It supports security-focused planning and operational readiness as well as measures that improve protection of assets and passengers in transit settings, reflecting DHS and FEMAs broader mission to reduce vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure sectors that are essential to national mobility and economic activity.
FY 2012 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2012 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)?
The FY 2012 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. Its purpose is to strengthen security and preparedness across the nation's surface transportation systems by funding projects and activities that reduce the risk of terrorism and improve a transit system's ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from potential attacks.
What is the main goal of TSGP funding?
The program aims to protect critical transit infrastructure and the traveling public while improving the resilience of transit operations so systems can continue functioning or recover quickly after a disruptive incident.
What types of threats or risks does the program focus on?
Based on the program description, TSGP focuses on reducing terrorism-related risk and improving preparedness for potential attacks in mass transit and passenger rail environments.
Who administers the TSGP?
The program is administered by DHS through FEMA.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The FY 2012 TSGP is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
What types of transit systems are eligible under TSGP?
TSGP targets owners and operators of transit systems broadly defined to include intra-city bus services, commuter bus systems, ferry operations, and all forms of passenger rail.
Who can apply for the FY 2012 TSGP?
Eligible applicants are transit agencies and/or their fiduciary agents. This means a transit agency may apply directly or apply through an authorized entity that manages funds on its behalf.
Can a transit agency apply through another organization?
Yes. The opportunity states that a transit agency may apply directly or through a fiduciary agent (an authorized entity that manages funds on the agency's behalf).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-12-GPD-075-000-02.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 97.075, described as the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How much funding was available under FY 2012 TSGP?
The estimated total funding amount for FY 2012 was $87.5 million.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 75 awards.
Is there a required cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the summary provided. This generally means applicants were not expected to contribute a required percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The summary record shows an award floor of 0 and an award ceiling of 0. This typically indicates award sizes can vary, and applicants would need to consult the full program guidance for any practical limits, priority areas, or caps described outside the summary.
When was the FY 2012 TSGP opportunity posted?
The posted date is February 17, 2012.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The creation date is February 22, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was May 5, 2012, and it was updated to a current closing date of May 4, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is June 3, 2012, which indicates the announcement is historical rather than currently open.
Where was the full announcement available?
Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov.
Who should applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the FEMA GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
What kinds of activities does TSGP support?
Based on the description, TSGP supports security-focused projects and activities that strengthen prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities in transit settings, and that improve the protection of assets and passengers while increasing operational resilience.
How does TSGP fit into broader homeland security efforts?
The program is framed as part of broader homeland security and preparedness measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to reduce vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, with a specific emphasis on mass transit and passenger rail systems.
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