The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering the Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) to significantly strengthen the nation’s critical transportation infrastructure against potential terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. This grant program is designed to provide essential financial resources to eligible freight railroad carriers, as well as owners and offerors of railroad cars. Its primary purpose is to enhance security measures and resilience across the surface transportation sector. By funding initiatives that protect vital rail infrastructure, the FRSGP aims to mitigate risks, bolster preparedness, and ensure the continuous, safe operation of freight rail systems nationwide, contributing to overall national security. Eligible entities can apply to secure critical assets and operations.
Opportunity ID: 95560
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-GPD-075-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.075 — Rail and Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2011 FRSGP are determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Rail Security-Sensitive Materials (RSSM) and owners and offerors of railroad cars that transport toxic inhalation hazardous (TIH) materials. For purposes of this grant program, "offerors" are entities that lease rail cars in order to ship materials poisonous by inhalation/TIH materials by railroad. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The FRSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The program provides funds to freight railroad carriers and owners and offerors of railroad cars to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidance |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Systems and Business Support Branch
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Eligibility Explanation text | May 19, 2011 | |
| May 19, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-GPD-075-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.075 — Rail and Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 19, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2011 FRSGP are determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Rail Security-Sensitive Materials (RSSM) and owners and offerors of railroad cars that transport toxic inhalation hazardous (TIH) materials. For purposes of this grant program, "offerors" are entities that lease rail cars in order to ship materials poisonous by inhalation/TIH materials by railroad. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The FRSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The program provides funds to freight railroad carriers and owners and offerors of railroad cars to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidance |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Systems and Business Support Branch
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-GPD-075-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.075 — Rail and Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for the Fiscal Year 2011 FRSGP are determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Rail Security-Sensitive Materials (RSSM) and owners and offerors of railroad cars that transport toxic inhalation hazardous (TIH) materials. For purposes of this grant program, �offerors� are entities that lease rail cars in order to ship materials poisonous by inhalation/TIH materials by railroad. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The FRSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation�s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The program provides funds to freight railroad carriers and owners and offerors of railroad cars to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidance |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Systems and Business Support Branch
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 95560 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2011 section ii – award administration information.pdf
Folder 95560 Full Announcement-1 -> 20-16c.pdf
Folder 95560 Full Announcement-1 -> grants gov five step registration process.pdf
Folder 95560 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2011 frsgp guidance.pdf
Folder 95560 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental Information 1 -> fy11_frsgp_investment_justification.pdf
Folder 95560 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental Information 1 -> fy11_frsgp_sample_budget_detail_worksheet.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Systems and Business Support Branch Email: GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.075 | PKG00055434 | May 19, 2011 | Jun 20, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
95560 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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