2024 IPR IJ & Budget Detail Worksheet.pdf

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This document is a Request for Application (RFA) for the Fiscal Year 2024 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) - Amtrak program, a grant opportunity offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.075). The RFA provides details on the program's objectives, which include enhancing cybersecurity and protecting soft targets/crowded places. Applicants can request funding for planning, equipment, training, exercises, operational packages, and management and administration activities. The RFA outlines the application requirements, including an Investment Justification (IJ) and Budget Detail Worksheet, and provides guidance on completing the timeline, milestones, and budget. Funding is available for eligible public transportation systems, and applications must be submitted through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO).

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WARNING: This record contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a ‘‘need to know’’ as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secretary of transportation. Unauthorized release may result in civil penalty or other action. For U.S. government agencies, public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520.

SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

2024 Intercity Passenger Rail Security Grant Program

Investment Justification Title : Insert Title Here

Applicant:

Region/Urban Areas Impacted:

Investment Name:

Investment Amount:

1. BACKGROUND

1.A. CONTACTS

Point of Contact:

Name Title Organization Address Phone:

Email:

Single Authorizing Official:

Name Title Organization Address Phone:

Email:

1.B. OPERATING SYSTEM

Describe the following by mode:

· Critical infrastructure;

· Ridership data;

· Number of passenger miles;

· Number of vehicles and/or vessels;

· System map; and

· Other sources of funding being leveraged for security enhancements.

2. STRATEGIC AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES

2.A. INVESTMENT ABSTRACT

Describe what the project is, how it will be executed, and its purpose:

SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

WARNING: This record contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a ‘‘need to know’’ as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secretary of transportation. Unauthorized release may result in civil penalty or other action. For U.S. government agencies, public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520.

• Define the vision, goals, and objectives for the risk reduction, and summarize how the proposed investment will fit into the overall effort to meet the critical infrastructure security priorities (including integration into existing security protocols);

• Describe how the investment ties back to a recent vulnerability assessment, security plan, and/or real-world event; • Describe how the investment builds or sustains one or more core capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) core capabilities;

• Describe the specific needs and/or resource limitations that need to be addressed; • Identify any potential partners and their roles and staffing requirements, and provide information on any existing agreements such as Memoranda of Understanding (MOU);

• Identify specific equipment needs (e.g., number of facility cameras, number of security lights, amount of security fencing, etc.) and other details for training, awareness, exercises, and other programs, if applicable (e.g., number of people to be trained, length of training, type of training, number of printed materials, number of agencies and staff members involved in exercise planning, execution, and review);

• Describe progress made on the security project this investment will be completing, if applicable;

and • Reference use of prior year grant fund, if applicable.

• Capital Projects • If requesting consequence management, clearly detail the prevention and protection measures already in place, or funded to be completed;

• Operational Projects • If requesting funding for both new OPacks and sustainment of existing OPacks describe which is the higher priority for the agency and why.

3. IMPACT

Discuss how the implementation of this investment will decrease or mitigate risk. Describe how the project offers the highest risk reduction potential at the least cost. Include output and outcome metrics.

• Discuss how this investment will reduce risk (e.g., reduce vulnerabilities identified in a vulnerability assessment/security plan, or mitigate the consequences of a real-world event) in a cost effective manner;

• Identify the nature of the risk and how the risk and need are related to show how addressing the through this investment will also mitigate risk (e.g., reduce vulnerabilities or mitigate the consequences of an event);

• Outline the expected, high-level impacts this investment is expected to attain or achieve if implemented, and potential negative impacts if the investment is not implemented.

4. FUNDING/IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Complete the chart below to identify the amount of funding the recipient is requesting for this investment only;

• Funds should be requested and detailed by allowable cost categories (i.e., planning, organization, equipment, training, exercises, and management and administration);

WARNING: This record contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a ‘‘need to know’’ as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secretary of transportation. Unauthorized release may result in civil penalty or other action. For U.S. government agencies, public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520.

• Applicants must make funding requests that are reasonable and justified by direct linkages to activities outlined in this particular investment; and

• Applicants must indicate whether additional funding (non-Federal grants) will be leveraged for this investment.

Note: Investments will be evaluated on the expected impact on security relative to the amount of the investment (i.e., cost effectiveness). An itemized Budget Detail Worksheet and Budget Narrative must also be completed for this investment.

4.A. INVESTMENT FUNDING PLAN

Federal Request Total Other Funding Sources Grand Total Planning

Equipment Training Exercises

Operational Packages M&A Other

TOTAL

Narrative: Operational expenses are for the personnel, fringe, and travel costs for Increased Security surges at peak travel periods and surge deployments outlined in the abstract statement and budget detail below. Equipment expenses include screening machine supplies outlined in the budget detail below.

4.B. TIMELINE AND MILESTONES

Only include major milestones that are critical to the success of the investment;

• While up to 10 milestones may be provided, the applicant should only list as many milestones as necessary;

• Milestones are for this discrete investment – those that are covered by the requested IPR funds and will be completed over the grant period;

• Milestones should be kept to high-level, major tasks that will need to occur;

• Identify the planned start date associated with the identified milestone. The start date should reflect the date at which the earliest action will be taken to start achieving the milestone;

• Identify the planned completion date when all actions related to the milestone will be completed and overall milestone outcome is met; and

• List any relevant information that will be critical to the successful completion of the milestone

(such as those examples listed in the question text above).

WARNING: This record contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a ‘‘need to know’’ as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secretary of transportation. Unauthorized release may result in civil penalty or other action. For U.S. government agencies, public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520.

FY24 IPR Budget Detail Worksheet Operational Packages

A. Personnel:

Position Computation Cost

Total Personnel Narrative: Insert Narrative Here

B. Fringe Benefits:

Position Computation Cost

Total Benefits Narrative: Insert Narrative Here

C. Travel:

Purpose Location Item Computation Cost

Total Travel Narrative: Insert Narrative Here

D. Equipment:

Item Description Unit Cost Unit Quantity Cost

Total Equipment Narrative: Insert Narrative Here

E. Supplies:

Item Computation Cost

Narrative: Insert Narrative Here

WARNING: This record contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a ‘‘need to know’’ as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secretary of transportation. Unauthorized release may result in civil penalty or other action. For U.S. government agencies, public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520.

F. Contracts/Consultants/Professional Services:

Vendor Service Provided Computation Cost

Total Contracts/Consultants/ Professional Services Narrative: Insert Narrative Here

G. Other:

Item Computation Cost

Narrative: Insert Narrative Here

H. Indirect Costs:

Item Computation Cost

Narrative: Insert Narrative Here

Total Project Cost:

WARNING: This record contains Sensitive Security Information that is controlled under 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520. No part of this record may be disclosed to persons without a ‘‘need to know’’ as defined in 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520, except with the written permission of the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration or the Secretary of transportation. Unauthorized release may result in civil penalty or other action. For U.S. government agencies, public disclosure is governed by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 49 CFR parts 15 and 1520.

BUDGET SUMMARY

Budget Category Fed. Amount Non-Fed. Amount

A. Personnel $ 0 $0

B. Fringe Benefits $ 0 $0

C. Travel $ 0 $0

D. Equipment $ 0 $0

E. Supplies $ 0 $0

F. Consultants/Contracts $ 0 $0

G. Other $ 0 $0

Total Direct Costs $ 0 $0

H. Indirect Costs $ 0 $0

TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $ 0 $0

Federal Request $ 0 $0

Non-Federal Amount $ 0 $0

2023 Intercity Passenger Rail Security Grant Program
DHS-23-GPD-075-000-01 - CFDA Number 97.075
Applicant:
Region/Urban Areas Impacted:
Investment Name:
Investment Amount:
1. BACKGROUND
2. STRATEGIC AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES
3. IMPACT

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