Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 GPD 075 000 01
Apply for DHS 15 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 (FY) 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) Amtrak" 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 Apr 2, 2015 and posted on Apr 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2015. (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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Amtrak
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) Program - Amtrak is a discretionary homeland security grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. The program is designed specifically to provide funding to the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) to strengthen security and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and passengers from acts of terrorism. A major theme of the opportunity is resilience: beyond preventing or deterring attacks, the grant emphasizes improving Amtrak's ability to withstand disruptions, adapt, and recover quickly, keeping the national rail system safer and more dependable.
This funding opportunity supports FEMA's broader National Preparedness System and is framed around building, sustaining, and delivering "core capabilities" tied to the National Preparedness Goal, which focuses on achieving a secure and resilient nation. In practical terms, it encourages investments that strengthen capabilities across the full set of mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. The description also highlights a "whole community" approach, meaning preparedness and security outcomes depend on coordinated efforts across multiple partners rather than relying on a single agency or level of government. While Amtrak is the only eligible applicant, the language signals that planning, training, communications, and operational readiness often involve coordination with local, state, federal, and other stakeholders.
The opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates ongoing federal involvement in program oversight and implementation, rather than a hands-off award structure. It falls under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program CFDA listing (97.075) and is categorized as a Homeland Security Preparedness Grant. The total estimated funding amount for this opportunity was $10,000,000, with a single expected award, reinforcing that it is a targeted allocation to Amtrak rather than a competitive, multi-recipient program. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor, suggesting the award amount would be determined through the approved project budget and program guidance rather than set minimums or maximums per application.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied to this opportunity, meaning Amtrak would be expected to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with many FEMA preparedness grant structures. The specific allowable activities and priority areas are referenced as being detailed in Appendix A (FY 2015 IPR Program Priorities). While those priorities are not included in the provided text, the program description makes clear they align with capability-building measures that support the five mission areas, such as efforts that harden infrastructure, improve detection or deterrence, enhance operational readiness, and strengthen the ability to respond to and recover from incidents affecting intercity passenger rail.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015, with an application deadline of May 19, 2015, and it was archived on June 19, 2015. The funding opportunity number is DHS-15-GPD-075-000-01, and the title is Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) - Amtrak. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, FEMA's GMD Systems Branch was listed as the support contact, reachable by email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov and by phone at 800-865-4076.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FY 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) Program - Amtrak
1) What is the FY 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) Program - Amtrak grant?
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) Program - Amtrak is a discretionary homeland security grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It is designed to provide funding to the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) to strengthen security and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and passengers from acts of terrorism.
2) Who administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by DHS through FEMA.
3) What is the main purpose of this funding?
The program focuses on strengthening security for intercity passenger rail by supporting efforts that protect infrastructure and passengers from terrorism and related threats. A key theme is resilience: not only preventing or deterring attacks, but also improving Amtrak's ability to withstand disruptions, adapt, and recover quickly so the national rail system remains safer and more dependable.
4) Who is eligible to apply?
Amtrak (the National Passenger Railroad Corporation) is the only eligible applicant.
5) Is this a competitive, multi-recipient grant program?
Based on the listing, this was a targeted allocation with a single expected award. That structure indicates it was not positioned as a multi-recipient, broadly competitive opportunity.
6) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates ongoing federal involvement in program oversight and implementation rather than a fully hands-off award structure.
7) How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding amount for this opportunity was $10,000,000.
8) How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated a single expected award.
9) Was there an award ceiling or floor?
No stated award ceiling or floor was provided in the listing. This suggests the final award amount would be determined through the approved project budget and applicable program guidance rather than a fixed minimum or maximum per application.
10) Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning Amtrak would be expected to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with many FEMA preparedness grant structures.
11) What kinds of activities does the program support?
The description frames supported investments around strengthening security and building capability across the full set of mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. The specific allowable activities and priority areas are referenced as being detailed in Appendix A (FY 2015 IPR Program Priorities), which is not included in the provided text.
12) How does the program define "resilience" in practical terms?
Resilience is emphasized as improving the ability to withstand disruptions, adapt during challenging conditions, and recover quickly after incidents, with the goal of keeping the national rail system safer and more dependable.
13) How does this grant align with FEMA's broader preparedness framework?
The opportunity supports FEMA's National Preparedness System and is organized around building, sustaining, and delivering "core capabilities" tied to the National Preparedness Goal, which focuses on achieving a secure and resilient nation.
14) What are the "mission areas" referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity references the five mission areas used in national preparedness: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. The program encourages investments that strengthen capabilities across this full set.
15) What does the "whole community" approach mean in this program?
The "whole community" approach signals that preparedness and security outcomes depend on coordinated efforts across multiple partners rather than relying on a single agency or level of government. While Amtrak is the only eligible applicant, the program description indicates that planning, training, communications, and operational readiness often involve coordination with local, state, federal, and other stakeholders.
16) What CFDA listing or program category is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program CFDA listing (97.075) and is categorized as a Homeland Security Preparedness Grant.
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS-15-GPD-075-000-01.
18) What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) - Amtrak.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015.
20) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 19, 2015.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 19, 2015.
22) Where are the program priorities and allowable activities detailed?
The opportunity references Appendix A (FY 2015 IPR Program Priorities) for specific priorities and allowable activities. That appendix is referenced but not included in the provided information.
23) What should an applicant do if they have technical trouble accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed support contact is FEMA's GMD Systems Branch. They can be reached by email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov and by phone at 800-865-4076.
24) Does the program focus only on prevention, or does it also support response and recovery?
It is explicitly framed to support capabilities across Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. The resilience theme reinforces that the program is not limited to stopping attacks, but also includes preparing to handle disruptions and recover rapidly.
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