The Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is a key DHS/FEMA initiative focused on enhancing transportation infrastructure security. This program provides essential funds to eligible publicly owned operators of public transportation systems, encompassing intra-city buses, commuter buses, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail. The grant’s core objective is to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism. Furthermore, it seeks to substantially increase the resilience of transit infrastructure nationwide. The TSGP directly supports the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Mission, contributing to strengthened national preparedness and resilience against security threats.
Opportunity ID: 294276
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-17-GPD-075-00-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2017 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) |
| 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 Grant |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 45 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.075 — Rail and Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 22, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $88,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Transportation Agencies |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The TSGP is one of DHS/FEMA’s grant programs that directly support transportation infrastructure security activities. TSGP is one tool in the comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to strengthen the Nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The TSGP provides funds to eligible publicly owned operators of public transportation systems (which include intra-city bus, commuter bus, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure. The TSGP supports the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Mission to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 294276 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> TSGP IJ Template FEMA Form 089-4 Final version 5-30-2017.pdf
Folder 294276 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2017 TSGP Sample Budget Detail Worksheet.pdf
Folder 294276 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2017 TSGP NOFO FINAL GG.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | User, System ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email: ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.075 | PKG00232904 | Jun 02, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294276 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294276 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294276 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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