Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 GPD 075 000 01
Apply for DHS 14 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 "FY 2014 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 Mar 25, 2014 and posted on Mar 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2014. (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 FY 2014 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) grant opportunity, titled "FY 2014 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) - Amtrak," was a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It was designed specifically to provide security-related funding to the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak). The core purpose of the program was to help protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and passengers from acts of terrorism, while also strengthening the overall resilience of Amtrak's rail system. In practical terms, the program focused on reducing risk to stations, trains, tunnels, bridges, rail yards, and other assets that, if attacked or disrupted, could have major public safety and economic consequences.
A central theme of the FY 2014 IPR Program was its alignment with the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal, which emphasize building a secure and resilient nation. The grant framed preparedness as a "whole community" responsibility, meaning effective security and resilience are achieved through coordination among federal partners, the rail operator, state and local governments, emergency management, law enforcement, and other stakeholders rather than relying on one organization alone. Funding under this program was intended to support "core capabilities" tied to the five major mission areas used in national preparedness planning: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. The announcement also pointed applicants to Appendix A, FY 2014 IPR Program Priorities, for more detailed guidance on the program's emphasis areas and the types of projects that were expected to best advance those priorities.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number DHS-14-GPD-075-000-01 and was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an award structure where the federal government expects to have substantial involvement in monitoring, guiding, or collaborating on program execution compared to a standard grant. The funding activity category was described as Homeland Security Preparedness Grant, and it was associated with CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 97.075, which corresponds to the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), reflecting that it was targeted to a single eligible applicant rather than a broad competitive pool.
Eligibility was narrowly defined: the only eligible applicant listed was Amtrak, categorized under "Others" with the clarification that eligibility information was Amtrak. This is consistent with the IPR program concept as a dedicated rail security funding stream for the national intercity passenger rail operator. The announcement explicitly stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning Amtrak was not required to contribute a specified percentage of project costs in order to receive the federal funds, which can be important for accelerating implementation of security upgrades and preparedness investments.
The estimated total funding amount for the program was $10,000,000. The listing showed an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0, which in federal postings can appear when the agency does not specify formal minimum/maximum award constraints in that specific field, even though a total program amount is provided. Key dates included a posted date of March 18, 2014, a creation date of March 25, 2014, and an application closing date of May 23, 2014. The archive date was June 20, 2014, indicating when the opportunity was formally archived after the application window closed.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed access assistance, the notice directed users to Grants.gov for the full announcement and provided a FEMA contact point: GMD Systems Branch (email: GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov), specifically for issues accessing the full announcement electronically. Overall, the grant opportunity can be summarized as a targeted, single-recipient DHS/FEMA security and resilience investment for Amtrak, structured to strengthen anti-terrorism protection and broader preparedness capabilities across the full lifecycle of prevention through recovery for the intercity passenger rail environment.
FY 2014 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) - Amtrak Grant: FAQs
What is the FY 2014 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) - Amtrak grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. The program was created specifically to provide security-related funding to the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak).
Who administered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by DHS through FEMA.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose was to help protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and passengers from acts of terrorism, while strengthening the overall resilience of Amtrak's rail system.
What kinds of assets or locations were the program intended to help protect?
The program focused on reducing risk to stations, trains, tunnels, bridges, rail yards, and other rail assets that could have major public safety and economic consequences if attacked or disrupted.
How does the program connect to national preparedness efforts?
The FY 2014 IPR Program was aligned with the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal, which emphasize building a secure and resilient nation.
What does "whole community" mean in the context of this grant?
The grant framed preparedness as a whole community responsibility, meaning effective security and resilience require coordination among federal partners, Amtrak, state and local governments, emergency management, law enforcement, and other stakeholders rather than relying on a single organization.
What mission areas or capability areas did the funding support?
Funding was intended to support core capabilities tied to the five mission areas used in national preparedness planning: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
Where were applicants directed for more detail on priorities and expected projects?
The announcement pointed applicants to Appendix A, FY 2014 IPR Program Priorities, for more detailed guidance on emphasis areas and the types of projects expected to best advance those priorities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DHS-14-GPD-075-000-01.
What type of award was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement in monitoring, guiding, or collaborating on program execution compared to a standard grant.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Homeland Security Preparedness Grant.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number was 97.075, corresponding to the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program.
Was this a competitive opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), reflecting that it was targeted to a single eligible applicant rather than a broad competitive pool.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly defined. The only eligible applicant listed was Amtrak (the National Passenger Railroad Corporation).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $10,000,000.
Why did the listing show an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0?
The listing showed an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0, which can appear in federal postings when the agency does not specify formal minimum or maximum award constraints in that particular field, even when a total program amount is provided.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was March 18, 2014.
What was the creation date shown for the opportunity?
The creation date was March 25, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 23, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 20, 2014.
Where could applicants or stakeholders access the full announcement?
The notice directed users to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice provided a FEMA contact point for access issues: GMD Systems Branch (email: GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov).
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