Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 13 GPD 075 000 02
Apply for DHS 13 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) 2013 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 May 21, 2013 and posted on May 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Transportation Agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) discretionary grant program designed to strengthen security for the nation's surface transportation systems. Its core purpose is to help protect critical transit infrastructure and the traveling public from terrorism-related threats while also improving the ability of transit systems to withstand, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents. In practical terms, the program targets the kinds of transit services people rely on every day, including intra-city bus systems, commuter bus operations, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail, and it directs federal funding to projects that reduce risk and improve overall system resilience.
TSGP is positioned as one part of a broader, congressionally authorized set of homeland security measures aimed at protecting critical infrastructure. The program emphasizes that securing transit is not only about preventing attacks, but also about building lasting capabilities that help transit agencies manage a wide range of high-impact events. FY 2013 TSGP is explicitly tied to the National Preparedness System (NPS) and supports work that advances the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) of a secure and resilient nation. A central theme in the description is the "whole community" approach: achieving preparedness outcomes is framed as a shared responsibility that requires coordinated effort across different levels of government and across organizations, rather than being something handled by a single agency or jurisdiction.
The grant’s allowable investments are aligned to core capabilities across all five mission areas used in national preparedness doctrine: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. That means funded activities are expected to support tangible improvements in readiness, such as measures that deter or detect threats, protect assets and passengers, reduce vulnerabilities and consequences, strengthen operational response capacity, and speed restoration of service after an incident. While the excerpt does not list specific project types, it makes clear that funding decisions are meant to map back to these mission areas and to outcomes that measurably strengthen transit security and resilience.
From an administrative and eligibility standpoint, the opportunity is identified on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 13 GPD 075 000 02 and carries the CFDA number 97.075, listed as the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program. The awarding agency is DHS/FEMA. The opportunity category is discretionary, the funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is described as a homeland security preparedness grant. The program anticipated about 30 awards. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, meaning applicants generally would not be required to provide a local match based on the information provided.
Eligible applicants are described broadly as transportation agencies, with the narrative emphasizing owners and operators of transit systems as the intended recipients. Key dates listed include a posted and created date of May 21, 2013; an original closing date of June 30, 2013; a revised current closing date of June 24, 2013; and an archive date of July 24, 2013. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as 0 in the source data, which typically indicates that specific minimum and maximum award sizes were not captured in that summary field and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement.
For access and support, the opportunity directs applicants to Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) for the full announcement and application materials. If an applicant has trouble accessing the announcement electronically, FEMA provided a technical contact through the Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
FY 2013 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2013 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)?
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is designed to strengthen security for the nation's surface transportation systems.
What is the main purpose of TSGP funding?
The core purpose is to help protect critical transit infrastructure and the traveling public from terrorism-related threats, while also improving a transit system's ability to withstand, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents.
What types of transit systems does the program focus on?
The program targets surface transportation services people use every day, including intra-city bus systems, commuter bus operations, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail.
Is the program only about preventing terrorism?
No. While terrorism-related threats are specifically highlighted, the program also emphasizes building lasting capabilities that help transit agencies manage a wide range of high-impact events, including improving resilience, response, and recovery.
How does TSGP fit into broader homeland security efforts?
TSGP is positioned as part of a broader, congressionally authorized set of homeland security measures intended to protect critical infrastructure. Securing transit is framed as an important component of national preparedness.
How is FY 2013 TSGP connected to national preparedness policy?
FY 2013 TSGP is explicitly tied to the National Preparedness System (NPS) and supports work that advances the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) of a secure and resilient nation.
What does the "whole community" approach mean in this grant context?
The "whole community" approach is described as shared responsibility for preparedness outcomes, requiring coordinated effort across different levels of government and across organizations, rather than relying on a single agency or jurisdiction.
What kinds of investments or activities are allowable under this program?
Allowable investments are aligned to core capabilities across five mission areas used in national preparedness doctrine: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. Funded activities are expected to produce tangible improvements in readiness and resilience that map back to these mission areas.
What are the five mission areas referenced by the program?
The five mission areas are Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. The program indicates that investments should support core capabilities across all five.
What kinds of outcomes should proposed projects support?
Projects are expected to support measurable improvements such as deterring or detecting threats, protecting assets and passengers, reducing vulnerabilities and consequences, strengthening operational response capacity, and speeding restoration of service after an incident.
Does the provided description list specific project types?
No. The excerpt does not list specific project types. It indicates that funding decisions are meant to map to the five mission areas and to outcomes that measurably strengthen transit security and system resilience.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is DHS/FEMA (the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency).
Is this grant competitive or formula-based?
The opportunity category is described as discretionary, which indicates it is a competitive grant program rather than a formula entitlement in the summary provided.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How is the activity category described?
The activity category is described as a homeland security preparedness grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described broadly as transportation agencies, with the narrative emphasizing owners and operators of transit systems as the intended recipients.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2013 TSGP?
The program anticipated about 30 awards.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided, meaning applicants generally would not be required to provide a local match based on the summary shown.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number on Grants.gov?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 13 GPD 075 000 02.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 97.075, listed as the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application materials?
Applicants are directed to Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) for the full announcement and application materials.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted and created date was May 21, 2013. The original closing date was June 30, 2013, and the revised (current) closing date was June 24, 2013. The archive date was July 24, 2013.
Which closing date should applicants follow?
Based on the information provided, the revised current closing date is June 24, 2013, which superseded the original closing date of June 30, 2013.
Why might the award ceiling and floor show as 0?
The award ceiling and floor are both shown as 0 in the source data, which typically indicates that specific minimum and maximum award sizes were not captured in that summary field. Applicants would need to confirm award ranges in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity dates provided show a closing date in June 2013 and an archive date of July 24, 2013, indicating it is not currently open based on the information provided.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
If an applicant has trouble accessing the announcement electronically, FEMA provided a technical contact through the Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
What is the main security emphasis of TSGP for transit systems?
The program emphasizes reducing risk to critical transit infrastructure and the traveling public, strengthening deterrence and detection, and improving overall resilience, including the ability to respond to and recover from disruptive incidents.
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