Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 113 2199
Apply for DHS 09 GPD 113 2199
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Transit Security Grant Program Capital Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.113 Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (ARRA).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2009 and posted on May 29, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Public Transportation Agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) - Capital Projects opportunity was a Department of Homeland Security, FEMA grant program designed to strengthen the security of public transportation systems while also supporting near-term economic recovery goals tied to ARRA. It was authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) and aligned with security priorities reflected in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-53). In practical terms, the program’s theme was reducing risk to rail and transit systems through measures that are both highly visible and deliberately unpredictable, because those characteristics can discourage attacks and improve day-to-day deterrence.
A major emphasis of the program was funding operational security capabilities packaged for deployment in real-world transit environments. These “Operational Packages” included support for canine teams, mobile explosives detection screening teams, and anti-terrorism teams. The grant framed these investments as valuable for two reasons: they provide a proven, frontline security benefit for transit agencies, and they can create or sustain jobs by supporting staffing, training, and operational readiness tied to these security functions.
Alongside those operational deterrence efforts, the opportunity also funded capital security projects. The eligible capital work was organized around several categories: Multi-User High Density Key Infrastructure Protection (projects that protect assets used by multiple stakeholders or operators in dense, high-risk environments), Single-User High Density Key Infrastructure Protection (similar protection focused on assets primarily used by one operator), Key Operating Asset Protection (security enhancements aimed at critical operating assets needed to keep the system running), and Other Mitigation Activities (a broader category for additional protective measures that reduce risk). Taken together, these categories signaled that FEMA expected applications to target concrete, security-driven improvements to infrastructure and assets that are central to transit operations and that could be attractive targets.
The program made up to an estimated total of $150,000,000 available, with an expectation of around 50 awards. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for public transportation agencies seeking to implement security projects without having to provide a local match. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 97.113 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (ARRA)), and the funding opportunity number was DHS-09-GPD-113-2199. The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2009, with an application deadline of June 29, 2009, and it was archived on July 29, 2009.
Eligibility centered on public transportation agencies (the listing indicates “Others,” with clarification that eligible applicants are public transportation agencies). In other words, it was geared toward organizations responsible for operating or managing transit systems, rather than private entities or general-purpose local governments acting outside a transit-agency context.
On the application process, FEMA asked applicants to apply through Grants.gov as the primary submission method. However, recognizing that Grants.gov issues can occur, FEMA allowed an alternate submission path through the Office of Justice Programs Grant Management System (OJP GMS) if technical problems prevented Grants.gov submission. The announcement referenced an attachment in the full posting that provided instructions for applying directly through GMS in that scenario. A key compliance detail applied to construction-related projects: even though the “Assurances for Construction Programs” form (SF-424D) appeared as optional in the Grants.gov package, it was mandatory for applicants proposing construction projects, meaning construction applicants had to include it to be considered complete.
For help accessing the full announcement or dealing with submission issues, FEMA provided support through the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and the email address ASK-GMD@dhs.gov, and it referenced FEMA’s website (http://www.fema.gov) for additional information.
FY 2009 ARRA Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) - Capital Projects (DHS/FEMA) FAQs
What is the FY 2009 ARRA Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) - Capital Projects opportunity?
It was a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant program created to strengthen the security of public transportation systems while also supporting near-term economic recovery goals associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
What laws authorized and informed this grant program?
The program was authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5). It also aligned with security priorities reflected in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-53).
What was the overall security approach or theme of the program?
The program emphasized reducing risk to rail and transit systems through measures that are both highly visible and deliberately unpredictable. The idea was that visibility and unpredictability can discourage attacks and improve day-to-day deterrence in real-world transit environments.
What kinds of activities did the program fund?
Funding supported two broad areas: (1) operational security capabilities designed for deployment in active transit settings, and (2) capital security projects aimed at protecting infrastructure and critical assets tied to transit operations.
What are “Operational Packages” under this opportunity?
“Operational Packages” were funded operational security capabilities intended for frontline, real-world transit use. The announcement described these packages as providing a proven security benefit for transit agencies and supporting job creation or retention through staffing, training, and operational readiness.
Which Operational Packages were specifically mentioned?
The program referenced support for canine teams, mobile explosives detection screening teams, and anti-terrorism teams.
What types of capital projects were eligible under the program?
Eligible capital work was organized into categories: Multi-User High Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Single-User High Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Key Operating Asset Protection, and Other Mitigation Activities.
What is Multi-User High Density Key Infrastructure Protection?
This category covered projects that protect assets used by multiple stakeholders or operators in dense, high-risk environments.
What is Single-User High Density Key Infrastructure Protection?
This category covered similar protective efforts, but focused on assets primarily used by a single operator.
What is Key Operating Asset Protection?
This category covered security enhancements aimed at critical operating assets needed to keep the transit system running.
What are “Other Mitigation Activities” in this funding opportunity?
“Other Mitigation Activities” was a broader category for additional protective measures that reduce risk, beyond the more specifically defined infrastructure and operating asset protection categories.
How much funding was available under this program?
The opportunity made up to an estimated total of $150,000,000 available.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program expected to make around 50 awards.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility centered on public transportation agencies. The listing indicated “Others,” clarified as eligible applicants being public transportation agencies.
Was the program intended for private companies or general-purpose local governments?
Based on the eligibility description provided, the program was geared toward organizations responsible for operating or managing transit systems (public transportation agencies), rather than private entities or general-purpose local governments acting outside a transit-agency context.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 97.113 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (ARRA)).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was DHS-09-GPD-113-2199.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 29, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 29, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 29, 2009.
How were applicants instructed to submit an application?
FEMA asked applicants to apply through Grants.gov as the primary submission method.
Was there an alternate way to apply if Grants.gov could not be used?
Yes. If technical problems prevented submission through Grants.gov, FEMA allowed an alternate submission path through the Office of Justice Programs Grant Management System (OJP GMS). The announcement referenced an attachment in the full posting with instructions for applying directly through GMS in that scenario.
Are there any special form requirements for construction-related projects?
Yes. Even though the “Assurances for Construction Programs” form (SF-424D) appeared as optional in the Grants.gov package, it was mandatory for applicants proposing construction projects. Construction applicants had to include SF-424D for the application to be considered complete.
Where could applicants get help with the full announcement or submission issues?
FEMA provided support via the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and by email at ASK-GMD@dhs.gov. Additional information was referenced on FEMA’s website at http://www.fema.gov.
Why did the grant emphasize operational security investments from an economic perspective?
The announcement framed Operational Packages as supporting job creation or job sustainment by funding staffing, training, and operational readiness connected to security functions like canine teams and screening teams, while also delivering a frontline deterrence benefit to transit agencies.
What kind of project focus did FEMA appear to expect in capital applications?
Based on the categories described, FEMA signaled an expectation that applications would target concrete, security-driven improvements to infrastructure and assets that are central to transit operations and could be attractive targets.
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