Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 GPD 075 000 02
Apply for DHS 15 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 2015 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 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 $87,000,000.00 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 2015 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It is designed to strengthen security for the nation s surface transportation systems by funding projects that reduce the risk of terrorism and improve the ability of transit systems to withstand, respond to, and recover from attacks or other major security incidents. The program is positioned as one part of a broader national approach authorized by Congress and carried out by the Administration to protect critical infrastructure, with a specific focus on transit assets and the people who rely on them every day.
TSGP funding is aimed at eligible publicly owned operators of public transportation. This includes a wide range of transit modes such as inner city bus systems, commuter buses, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail. The core purpose is to help these agencies protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, while also increasing the resilience of transit infrastructure so services can continue or be restored quickly after a disruptive event. In practice, the emphasis is on practical security and preparedness improvements that directly support transit operations and the safety of riders, employees, and facilities.
A key theme in the opportunity is alignment with the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal, which frame preparedness as a shared responsibility across the whole community. Rather than treating preparedness as something handled by a single agency, the program highlights coordinated capability building across multiple partners and levels of government. Allowable costs under the FY 2015 TSGP support efforts that build and sustain core capabilities across the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. That structure signals that projects can range from deterring and preventing attacks, to hardening targets and reducing vulnerabilities, to improving emergency response readiness and recovery capacity.
From the funding details provided, the opportunity was posted April 2, 2015, with an application deadline of May 19, 2015, and it was archived June 19, 2015. DHS listed an estimated total funding amount of $87,000,000 and expected to make about 45 awards. The program is associated with CFDA number 97.075, Rail and Transit Security Grant Program. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, which generally means eligible applicants were not required to provide a local match as a condition of receiving the award (based on the listing provided).
For identification and reference, the Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-15-GPD-075-000-02 and the title is FY 2015 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP). The funding activity category is described as Homeland Security Preparedness Grant. Applicants and other interested parties were directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov, and FEMA provided technical assistance contact information for access issues through the GPD Systems Branch at (800) 865-4076 and via email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
FY 2015 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2015 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)?
The FY 2015 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a discretionary federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It is intended to strengthen security for the nation's surface transportation systems by funding projects that reduce the risk of terrorism and improve the ability of transit systems to withstand, respond to, and recover from attacks or other major security incidents.
What is the main purpose of TSGP funding?
The program's core purpose is to help eligible transit agencies protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, while also improving the resilience of transit infrastructure so services can continue or be restored quickly after a disruptive event.
Who administers the TSGP?
TSGP is administered by DHS through FEMA.
Is this grant competitive or formula-based?
TSGP is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity, which indicates it is competitive rather than formula-based.
Who is eligible to apply for the FY 2015 TSGP?
Funding is aimed at eligible publicly owned operators of public transportation. The opportunity materials describe eligibility broadly for publicly owned transit operators across multiple transit modes.
What types of transit systems are included as eligible modes?
The program description includes inner city bus systems, commuter buses, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail as examples of transit modes included in the intended eligible applicant pool.
What kinds of projects does TSGP support?
TSGP supports practical security and preparedness improvements that directly support transit operations and the safety of riders, employees, and facilities, with a focus on reducing terrorism risk and improving readiness and resilience related to major security incidents.
How does the program define the security outcomes it is trying to achieve?
The program emphasizes reducing the risk of terrorism and improving the ability of transit systems to withstand, respond to, and recover from attacks or other major security incidents, helping transit services continue or be restored quickly after a disruptive event.
How does TSGP align with national preparedness priorities?
The opportunity highlights alignment with the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal, which frame preparedness as a shared responsibility across the whole community and emphasize coordinated capability building across multiple partners and levels of government.
What mission areas are referenced for allowable costs and capabilities?
Allowable costs under the FY 2015 TSGP are described as supporting efforts that build and sustain core capabilities across five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
What is the estimated total funding available for FY 2015 TSGP?
DHS listed an estimated total funding amount of $87,000,000 for this opportunity.
About how many awards were expected to be made?
The listing indicated that about 45 awards were expected.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015. The application deadline was May 19, 2015. The opportunity was archived on June 19, 2015.
Is cost sharing or a local match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the listing. Based on the information provided, eligible applicants were generally not required to provide a local match as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-15-GPD-075-000-02.
What is the official title of the grant opportunity?
The title is FY 2015 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 97.075, Rail and Transit Security Grant Program.
How is the funding activity category described?
The funding activity category is described as Homeland Security Preparedness Grant.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and apply?
Applicants and other interested parties were directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for technical assistance with access issues?
For access issues, FEMA provided technical assistance contact information through the GPD Systems Branch at (800) 865-4076 or via email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
What broader national approach is TSGP positioned within?
The program is positioned as part of a broader national approach authorized by Congress and carried out by the Administration to protect critical infrastructure, with a specific focus on transit assets and the people who rely on them every day.
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