Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 GPD 075 000 02
Apply for DHS 14 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 "FY 2014 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 Mar 18, 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 $90,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 45 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 FY 2014 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered by FEMA, designed to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation’s surface transportation systems against terrorism-related risks. It is positioned as part of DHS’s broader set of Congressionally authorized measures to protect critical infrastructure, with a specific focus on public transit environments where high passenger volumes and open-access operations can create unique security challenges. In practical terms, the program is meant to help transit agencies reduce vulnerabilities, deter and prevent attacks, protect riders and frontline personnel, and improve the ability of transit systems to withstand, respond to, and recover from incidents.
The program targets publicly owned operators of public transportation, specifically including intra-city bus systems, commuter bus services, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail. Eligibility is framed around transportation agencies (with the source material describing eligible applicants as publicly owned transit operators). The funding is intended to support security-focused activities that protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public, while also increasing overall transit resilience, meaning the ability to continue operating or restore service quickly after a disruptive event.
A central theme of the FY 2014 TSGP is alignment with the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal, emphasizing a “secure and resilient Nation.” Rather than treating preparedness as the responsibility of one agency or level of government, the program reflects the “whole community” concept, where effective preparedness and security outcomes depend on coordination among transit operators, local and state partners, federal agencies, and other stakeholders. The grant’s allowable costs are tied to building and sustaining “core capabilities” across the five mission areas used in national preparedness doctrine: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. This framing signals that FEMA expects applicants to connect proposed investments to measurable preparedness outcomes, not just standalone purchases or isolated projects.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity is listed as Funding Opportunity Number DHS 14 GPD 075 000 02, titled “FY 2014 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP),” and is associated with CFDA 97.075 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program). DHS/FEMA anticipated making about 45 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $90,000,000. The notice indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, which means awardees should plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the specific guidance in the full announcement. The posting and creation date were March 18, 2014, and the application closing date was May 23, 2014 (with an archive date of June 20, 2014). While the listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, that typically reflects how the opportunity was entered into the listing rather than the absence of meaningful award sizes; applicants would rely on the full notice for any project, minimums, or allocation details.
For applicants needing access support, the announcement provides a contact point through FEMA’s Grants Management Directorate Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov, and points users to Grants.gov for the full opportunity details and application materials.
FY 2014 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2014 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)?
The FY 2014 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered by FEMA, intended to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation’s surface transportation systems against terrorism-related risks.
Which federal agencies are involved in this program?
The program is offered by DHS and administered by FEMA.
What is the main purpose of the TSGP?
The program is designed to help transit agencies reduce vulnerabilities, deter and prevent attacks, protect riders and frontline personnel, and improve the ability of transit systems to withstand, respond to, and recover from incidents.
What types of risks does TSGP focus on?
Based on the notice, the program focuses on terrorism-related risks in public transit and other surface transportation environments.
Why does the program emphasize public transit environments?
Public transit systems often have high passenger volumes and open-access operations, which can create unique security challenges. The program is positioned to address those challenges while improving resilience.
Who is eligible to apply for the FY 2014 TSGP?
Eligibility is targeted to publicly owned operators of public transportation. The source material describes eligible applicants as publicly owned transit operators.
What kinds of transit systems are included as eligible public transportation operators?
The opportunity specifically includes intra-city bus systems, commuter bus services, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail.
What types of activities is the funding intended to support?
Funding is intended to support security-focused activities that protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public, while also increasing overall transit resilience (the ability to continue operating or restore service quickly after a disruptive event).
How does FEMA expect applicants to frame or justify proposed investments?
The program emphasizes alignment with the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal, and ties allowable costs to building and sustaining core capabilities across the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. This signals that applicants are expected to connect proposed investments to measurable preparedness outcomes, not just standalone purchases or isolated projects.
What is meant by the "whole community" concept in this grant?
The notice reflects the idea that preparedness and security outcomes depend on coordination among transit operators, local and state partners, federal agencies, and other stakeholders, rather than being the responsibility of a single organization or level of government.
What are the five mission areas referenced by the program?
The five mission areas used in national preparedness doctrine and referenced in the opportunity are Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DHS 14 GPD 075 000 02.
What is the official title of the funding opportunity?
The title is "FY 2014 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)."
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 97.075 (Rail and Transit Security Grant Program).
How many awards did DHS/FEMA anticipate making?
The notice indicates DHS/FEMA anticipated making about 45 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the FY 2014 TSGP?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $90,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning awardees should plan for a non-federal contribution consistent with the specific guidance in the full announcement.
Where should applicants look for the exact cost share or match requirements?
The posting notes that applicants should follow the specific guidance in the full announcement for cost share or matching details.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting and creation date was March 18, 2014. The application closing date was May 23, 2014. The archive date was June 20, 2014.
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0. What does that mean?
The notice explains that an award ceiling and floor of $0 typically reflects how the opportunity was entered into the listing rather than the absence of meaningful award sizes. Applicants would rely on the full notice for any project minimums, maximums, or allocation details.
Where can applicants find the full opportunity details and application materials?
The announcement points users to Grants.gov for the full opportunity details and application materials.
Who can be contacted for access support related to the application systems?
For applicants needing access support, the announcement provides FEMA Grants Management Directorate Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
What is meant by "resilience" in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, resilience is described as the ability of a transit system to continue operating or to restore service quickly after a disruptive event.
How does this program relate to protecting critical infrastructure?
The TSGP is described as part of DHS’s broader set of Congressionally authorized measures to protect critical infrastructure, with a specific focus on surface transportation and public transit systems.
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