FEMA is offering the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) to enhance transit system security and foster job creation. This grant is for the purpose of funding Operational Packages, specifically canine teams, mobile explosives detection screening, and Anti-Terrorism teams, to provide visible, unpredictable deterrence. Additionally, the program supports critical capital projects including Multi-User and Single-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Key Operating Asset Protection, and other mitigation activities. Applications should be submitted through Grants.gov; OJP’s Grant Management System is an alternative submission option.
Opportunity ID: 47625
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-113-2231 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Transit Security Grant Program – Operational Packages |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Recovery Act |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Recovery Act |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.113 — ARRA Rail & Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public Transportation Agencies |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is authorized the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5) and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) (the 9/11 Act). ARRA TSGP will focus on the use of visible, unpredictable deterrence through the funding of Operational Packages for canine teams, mobile explosives detection screening teams, and Anti-Terrorism teams both due to their effectiveness in reducing risk to transit systems and their potential for job creation. In addition, funding will be provided for capital projects including Multi-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Single-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Key Operating Asset Protection, and Other Mitigation Activities.
FEMA asks applicants to submit their application package through Grants.gov. However, if issues arise with Grants.gov, FEMA will also allow applicants to submit their application package directly through OJPs Grant Management System (GMS). For instructions on how to apply directly into GMS for this opportunity, please see the attachment under the full announcement page above. PLEASE NOTE: Although the Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D) form is listed as optional in the Grants.gov application package, applicants who are applying for construction projects MUST complete this form. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center, (866) 927-5646
Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 47625 Full Announcement-1 -> fy09 arra tsgp investment justification template.pdf
Folder 47625 Full Announcement-1 -> fy09 arra tsgp vulnerability assessment and security plan certification.pdf
Folder 47625 Full Announcement-1 -> fy09 arra tsgp detailed budget template.pdf
Folder 47625 Full Announcement-1 -> directions to apply in gms (fy 09 arra tsgp-law).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FEMA Call Center, (866) 927-5646 Email: ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.113 | PKG00012330 | May 29, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47625 SF424-2.0.pdf
47625 SF424B-1.1.pdf
47625 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
47625 SF424C-1.0.pdf
47625 SF424A-1.0.pdf
47625 SF424D-1.1.pdf
47625 Other-1.1.pdf
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