fy12-tsgp-foa.pdf

FY 2012 TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (TSGP)

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA)

OVERVIEW INFORMATION

Issued By U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 97.075

CFDA Title Transit Security Grant Program

Funding Opportunity Announcement Title Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)

Authorizing Authority for Program Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110- 53)

Appropriation Authority for Program The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, Division D (Public Law 112-74)

FOA Number

DHS-12-GPD-075-000-02

Key Dates and Time Application Start Date: 02/17/2012 Application Submission Deadline Date: 05/04/2012 at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT Anticipated Funding Selection Date: 06/29/2012 Anticipated Award Date: 09/30/2012

Other Key Dates Applying for FY 2012 TSGP funds requires a two-step process. Step One: initial submission to determine eligibility and Step Two: full application. Applicants are encouraged to initiate Step One immediately after the FOA is published but no later than April 27, 2012. This involves submitting a complete Standard Form (SF) 424 to Grants.gov Successful completion of this step is necessary for FEMA to determine eligibility of the applicant. Late submissions of Step One to Grants.gov could result in applicants missing the application deadline in Step Two. Once FEMA has determined an applicant to be eligible, applicants can proceed to Step Two which involves submitting the full application package via the Non Disaster (ND) Grants system. The submission deadline for the full application package is May 4, 2012. For additional details see Section X within the full FOA.

Intergovernmental Review Is an intergovernmental review required?

Yes No

If yes, applicants must contact their State’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to determine if the program has been selected for State review and comply with the State’s process under Executive Order (EO) 12372. Names and addresses of the SPOCs are maintained at the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) home page at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_spoc.

FOA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Program Type Select the applicable program type:

New Continuing One-time

Date of origin for Program: 11/25/2002

Opportunity Category Select the applicable opportunity category:

Discretionary Mandatory Competitive Non-competitive Sole Source

Application Process DHS makes all funding opportunities available through the common electronic “storefront” Grants.gov, accessible on the Internet at http://www.grants.gov. If you experience difficulties accessing information or have any questions please call the Grants.gov customer support hotline at (800) 518-4726.

Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov. To access these materials, go to http://www.grants.gov, select “Apply for Grants,” and then select “Download Application Package.” Enter the CFDA and/or the funding opportunity number located on the cover of this announcement. Select “Download Application Package,” and then follow the prompts to download the application package. To download the instructions, go to “Download Application Package” and select “Instructions.”

For additional details on how to apply, please refer to Section X within the full FOA.

Eligible Applicants The following entities are eligible to apply directly to FEMA under this solicitation:

Transit Agencies

For additional information, see the Eligibility Criteria section of this FOA.

Type of Funding Instrument Select the applicable funding instrument:

Grant Cooperative Agreement

Cost Share or Match Select the applicable requirement:

Cost Match Cost Share None Required

Maintenance of Effort Is there a Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement?

Management and Administration Management and administration (M&A) costs may not exceed five percent (5%) of the total award. FY 2012 TSGP funds may be used for the following M&A costs:

Hiring of full-time or part-time staff or contractors/consultants to assist with the management of the FY 2012 TSGP or the design, requirements, and implementation of the TSGP

Hiring of full-time or part-time staff, contractors or consultants and M&A expenses related to pre-application submission TSGP management activities and application requirements or meeting compliance with reporting/data collection requirements, including data calls

Development of operating plans for information collection and processing necessary to respond to DHS data calls

Travel expenses related to TSGP grant administration Acquisition of authorized office equipment, including personal computers or laptops for TSGP purposes.

FULL FOA

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Program Overview and Priorities The TSGP is one of the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2012 grant programs that directly supports transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen the Nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. TSGP provides funds to owners and operators of transit 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.

For additional details on priorities for this program please refer to Appendix B – FY 2012 TSGP Priorities.

Program Objectives The FY 2012 TSGP plays an important role in the implementation of Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) by supporting the development and sustainment of core capabilities. Core capabilities are essential for the execution of each of the five mission areas outlined in the National Preparedness Goal (NPG). The development and sustainment of these core capabilities are not exclusive to any single level of government or organization, but rather require the combined effort of the whole community. The FY 2012 TSGP supports all core capabilities in the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas based on allowable costs.

Grantees under FY 2012 TSGP are encouraged to build and sustain core capabilities through activities such as:

Operational activities Operational packages (OPacks) Top Transit Asset List (TTAL) remediation

For additional information on program priorities and objective for FY 2012 TSGP, refer to Appendix B – FY 2012 TSGP Priorities.

II. Funding Information

Award Amounts, Important Dates, and Extensions Available Funding for this FOA: $87,500,000 Projected Number of Awards: 75 Projected Award Start Date(s): 09/30/2012 Projected Award End Date(s): 09/30/2014 Period of Performance: 24 months

Grantees must accept their grant awards no later than 90 days from the award date.

The grantee shall notify the awarding agency of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award, or provide a written notice of intent to decline. Funds will remain on hold until the grantee accepts the award through official correspondence (e.g., written, electronic signature, signed letter or fax to the Grant Programs Directorate [GPD]), and all other conditions of award have been satisfied, or the award is otherwise rescinded. Failure to accept the grant award within the 90 day timeframe may result in a loss of funds.

Period of Performance Is an extension to the period of performance permitted?

The periods of performance outlined above support the effort to expedite the outlay of grant funding and provide economic stimulus. Agencies should request waivers sparingly, and they will be granted only due to compelling legal, policy, or operational challenges. For example, agencies may request waivers from the deadlines outlined above for discretionary grant funds where adjusting the timeline for spending will constitute a verifiable legal breach of contract by the grantee with vendors or sub-recipients, or where a specific statute or regulation mandates an environmental review that cannot be completed within this timeframe or where other exceptional circumstances warrant a discrete waiver.

Additional Funding Information In FY 2012, the total amount of funds distributed under this grant program will be $87,500,000. The FY 2012 TSGP funds will be allocated based on the funding priorities outlined in Appendix B – FY 2012 TSGP Priorities.

III. Eligibility Information

Eligibility Criteria Agencies eligible for FY 2012 TSGP are determined based upon daily unlinked passenger trips (ridership) and transit systems that serve historically eligible Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions. Certain ferry systems are eligible to participate in the FY 2012 TSGP and receive funds. However, any ferry system electing to participate and receive funds under the FY 2012 TSGP will not be eligible to participate under the FY 2012 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) and will not be considered for funding under the FY 2012 PSGP. Likewise, any ferry system that participates in the PSGP will not be eligible for funding under the TSGP.

The 9/11 Act requires that high risk public transportation agencies, including those that receive grant funding, must develop a security plan based on a security assessment.

Additionally, the legislation directs that grant funds be used to address items in the security assessment or the security plan. In order to be eligible for the FY 2012 TSGP, transit agencies must have developed and/or updated their security plan, which must be based on a security assessment such as the Baseline Assessment and Security Enhancement (BASE) performed by Transportation Security Inspectors-Surface from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), within the last three years. A copy of the Security Plan and security assessment must be available for DHS review upon request. Please see Appendix F – Security Plan Requirements for more information on security plan requirements.

Entities providing transit security (e.g., city/county police department, transit agency’s own police department) for a transit agency must approve the security plan. The signature of a responsible official from the agency’s transit security provider serves as this approval. If there is more than one provider in the core service area, all transit security providers must review and concur with the plan. Associated documentation of this approval must be provided to DHS upon request. In addition, the agency’s transit security provider is encouraged to review the Investment Justifications (IJ) prior to submission.

Each Regional Transit Security Working Group (RTSWG) is required to develop and update at least every three years a Regional Transit Security Strategy (RTSS). As the owners and/or operators of infrastructure that is vital to the well being of the States and Urban Areas they serve, it is imperative that transit systems be incorporated into regional preparedness planning efforts.

Appendix A – Eligible Rail, Intra-city Bus, and Ferry Transit Agencies provides a list of eligible transit agencies. Eligibility does not guarantee grant funding.

IV. Funding Restrictions

Restrictions on Use of Award Funds DHS grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in the grant, and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants/cooperative agreements, lobbying, or intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal government or any other government entity.

Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and if they are included in the award agreement.

Federal employees are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program. Federal employees may not receive funds under this award.

For additional details on restrictions on the use of funds please refer to Appendix C - Funding Guidelines.

V. Application Review Information and Selection Process

Application Review Information Grantees must comply with all administrative requirements described herein ― including the submission of IJs, budgets, and other application materials as required.

Having met all administrative requirements, the application will be scored based on a methodology that will ensure consistent and accurate evaluations of projects and proposals.

Applications requesting funds for operational projects in Funding Priority Area A will be reviewed first. Those requesting funds for remediation of assets on the TTAL in Funding Priority Area B will be considered next. Applications requesting funds for OPacks and surge patrol projects in Funding Priority Area C will be reviewed after projects in Funding Priority Area B. Finally, applications for Other Capital Security Projects in Funding Priority Area D will be reviewed after selections have been made for Funding Priority Areas A – C.

1. Risk Group Score. The agency’s risk group score will be provided separately in accordance with proper Sensitive Security Information [SSI] handling

2. Funding Priority Areas. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized based on the extent to which they align with the Priority Funding Areas (see Table 3 in Appendix B - FY 2012 TSGP Priorities).

3. Risk Mitigation Score*. The potential risk mitigation of the project (as determined by the information provided in the IJ). This score has several possible components, described below, and shown in Table 1.

a. Cost effectiveness. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized on the expected impact on security relative to the investment.

b. Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized on their ability to reduce risk, including how quickly a project can be implemented

c. Sustainability without additional Federal funds and leveraging of other funding. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized regarding the extent to which they exhibit a likelihood of success, or continued success, without requiring additional Federal assistance.

d. Timelines. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized on the ability of the applicant to complete the proposed project within submitted timeframes, and how quickly the project can be implemented once funding is received due to planning activities, contracting issues, construction requirement, or other such factors.

e. BASE Deficiency. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized on linkages to deficiencies identified in their BASE or a comparable vulnerability assessment/security plan.

f. TTAL Remediation (for Priority B projects only). Projects will be evaluated and prioritized based on their ability to fully remediate known vulnerabilities of assets on the TTAL.

4. Regional Collaboration. Where appropriate, projects will be evaluated and prioritized based on the collaboration of agencies within a specified region.

Final project scores will be calculated as follows:

Risk Group Score

Funding Priority Area Score

Risk Mitigation Score*

Regional Collaboration Component

*As outlined in Table 1, the “risk mitigation” component will have different review factors based on the project type.

Table 1: Funding Priority Areas Risk Mitigation Score Components Priority Project Types Risk Mitigation Score Components

A Operational Activities

Cost effectiveness Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events Sustainability without additional Federal funds/leveraging of other funding Timelines

B

TTAL

Remediation

Cost effectiveness Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events Sustainability without additional Federal funds/leveraging of other funding Timelines

C OPacks/Surge Patrols

Cost effectiveness Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events Sustainability without additional Federal funds/leveraging of other funding Timelines

D All Other Projects

Cost effectiveness Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events Sustainability without additional Federal funds/leveraging of other funding Timelines Other capital use of funds, as outlined in Public Law 110-53 Section

1406(b)(1)

Application Selection Process The following process will be used to make awards for the program:

DHS will verify compliance with each of the administrative and eligibility criteria identified in the application kit.

The Department will calculate a total score to aid with funding selections. The total score will consist of four individual parts: an agency-based risk score, a score associated with an application’s alignment to the funding priority areas, a score based on project risk mitigation, and the degree of regional collaboration.

Eligible applications will be reviewed by a panel to determine the risk mitigation and regional collaboration scores. This panel will consist of Federal officials from multiple government agencies that will review each application and score it based on the following criteria: cost effectiveness, feasibility, timelines, and sustainability without additional Federal funds.

FEMA and TSA will make recommendations for funding to the Secretary of Homeland Security based on the funding priorities and scoring methodology

Funds will not be made available for obligation, expenditure, or drawdown until the applicant’s budget and budget narrative have been approved by FEMA.

The applicant must provide a detailed budget for the funds requested. The detailed budget must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within http://www.grants.gov. The budget must be complete, reasonable, and cost-effective in relation to the proposed project. The budget should provide the basis of computation of all project-related costs, any appropriate narrative, and a detailed justification of M&A costs.

VI. Post-Selection and Pre-Award Guidelines

Notice of Award All successful applicants for all DHS grant and cooperative agreements are required to comply with DHS Standard Administrative Terms and Conditions available within Section 6.1.1 of http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/cfo-financial-management-policy-manual.pdf.

Upon approval of an application, the award will be made in the form of a grant. The date the approval of award is entered in the system is the “award date.” Notification of award approval is made through the ND Grants system through an automatic e-mail to the grantee point of contact listed in the initial application. Once an award has been approved and recorded in the system, a notice is sent to the authorized grant official.

Follow the directions in the notification to accept your award documents. The authorized grant official should carefully read the award package for instructions on administering the grant and to learn more about the terms and conditions associated with responsibilities under Federal awards.

Administrative and Federal Financial Requirements Grantees are obligated to submit various financial and programmatic reports as a condition of their award acceptance. Please see below for a summary of financial and/or programmatic reports as required. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if these reports are delinquent.

1. Federal Financial Report (FFR) – required quarterly. Obligations and expenditures must be reported on a quarterly basis through the FFR (SF-425). A report must be submitted for every quarter of the period of performance, including partial calendar quarters, as well as for periods where no grant activity occurs.

Future awards and fund draw downs may be withheld if these reports are delinquent.

The final FFR is due 90 days after the end date of the performance period. FFRs must be filed electronically through the Payment and Reporting System (PARS).

2. Grant Close-Out Process. Within 90 days after the end of the period of performance, or after a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) has been issued to close out a grant, whichever comes first, grantees must submit a final FFR and final progress report detailing all accomplishments throughout the period of performance. After these reports have been reviewed and approved by FEMA, a close-out notice will be completed to close out the grant. The notice will indicate the period of performance as closed, list any remaining funds that will be deobligated, and address the requirement of maintaining the grant records for three years from the date of the final FFR. The grantee is responsible for returning any funds that have been drawn down but remain as unliquidated on grantee financial records.

Programmatic Reporting Requirements

1. Performance Progress Report (SF-PPR). Awardees are responsible for providing updated performance reports using the SF-PPR (OMB Control Number: 0970-0334) on a semi-annual basis. The SF-PPR is due within 30 days after the end of the reporting period (July 30 for the reporting period of January 1 through June 30; and January 30 for the reporting period of July 1 through December 31). Grantees should submit the SF-PPR as an attachment to the ND Grants system. The SF-PPR can be accessed online at http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fap/SF- PPR_Cover%20Sheet.pdf.

Grantees will be required to report on progress towards implementing plans described in their application.

2. Exercise Evaluation and Improvement. Exercises implemented with grant funds should evaluate performance of the capabilities required to respond to the exercise scenario. Guidance related to exercise evaluation and the implementation of improvements is defined in the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program located at https://hseep.dhs.gov.

3. Monitoring. Grant recipients will be monitored periodically by FEMA staff, both programmatically and financially, to ensure that the project goals, objectives, performance requirements, timelines, milestone completion, budgets, and other related program criteria are being met.

Monitoring may be accomplished through either a desk-based review or on-site monitoring visits, or both. Monitoring will involve the review and analysis of the financial, programmatic, performance, compliance and administrative processes, policies, activities, and other attributes of each Federal assistance award and will identify areas where technical assistance, corrective actions and other support may be needed.

VII. DHS FEMA Contact Information

Contact and Resource Information This section describes several resources that may help applicants in completing a FEMA grant application. These points of contact are also available for successful applicants who may require assistance during execution of their award.

Financial and Administrative Information

1. Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). FEMA GPD’s Grant Operations Division

Business Office will provide fiscal support, including pre- and post-award administration and technical assistance, to the grant programs included in this solicitation. Callers will be directed to a point of contact who will be able to assist with their financial or administrative question. Additional guidance and information can be obtained by contacting the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.

2. FEMA Regions. FEMA Regions may also provide fiscal support, including pre- and post-award administration and technical assistance, to the grant programs included in this solicitation. For a list of contacts, please go to http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm.

3. GPD Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (GPD-EHP). The FEMA

GPD-EHP Team provides guidance and information to grantees and sub-grantees related to submission of materials for EHP review. All EHP Review Packets should be sent to gpdehpinfo@fema.gov.

Programmatic Information

1. Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID). CSID is a non-emergency comprehensive management and information resource developed by DHS for grants stakeholders. CSID provides general information on all FEMA grant programs and maintains a comprehensive database containing key personnel contact information at the Federal, State, and local levels. When necessary, grantees will be directed to a Federal point of contact who can answer specific programmatic questions or concerns. CSID can be reached by phone at (800) 368-6498 or by e-mail at askcsid@dhs.gov, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST.

Systems Information

1. Grants.gov. For technical assistance with Grants.gov, please call the Grants.gov customer support hotline at (800) 518-4726.

2. ND Grants. For technical assistance with the ND Grants system, please contact ndgrants@fema.gov or (800) 865-4076.

VIII. Other Critical Information

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Implementation In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, Management of Domestic Incidents, the adoption of NIMS is a requirement to receive Federal preparedness assistance, through grants, contracts, and other activities.

Prior to allocation of any Federal preparedness awards in FY 2012, grantee must ensure compliance and/or alignment with FY 2011 NIMS implementation plan. The list of objectives against which progress and achievement are assessed and reported can be found at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/ImplementationGuidanceStakeholders.shtm#item2.

The primary grantee/administrator of FY 2012 TSGP award funds is responsible for determining if sub-awardees have demonstrated sufficient progress in NIMS implementation to disburse awards.

IX. How to Apply

Application Instructions As part of the FY 2012 TSGP application process, applicants must develop a formal IJ that addresses each initiative being proposed for funding, including a project’s M&A costs. An agency may submit up to 8 IJs per region. Agencies may also submit up to 5 additional IJs for projects related to law enforcement providers that are not part of the organization. The IJ must demonstrate how proposed projects address gaps and deficiencies in current programs and capabilities and link to one or more core capabilities identified in the NPG The IJ must demonstrate the ability to provide enhancements consistent with the purpose of the program and guidance provided by DHS. Applicants must ensure that the IJ is consistent with all applicable requirements outlined in this application kit.

IJs must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within https://portal.fema.gov. Applicants must use the following file naming convention when submitting the IJs as part of the FY 2012 TSGP:

Investment Justification (through https://portal.fema.gov) ensure file attachment:

Region_ Agency_IJ Number (Example: Chicago_CTA_IJ 1)

Applicants must provide information in the following categories for each proposed investment:

I. Background II. Strategic and Program Priorities III. Impact IV. Funding/Implementation Plan

Applicants will find an IJ Template in Appendix D – FY 2012 TSGP Investment Justification Template. This worksheet may be used as a guide to assist applicants in the preparation of the IJ.

Detailed Budget The applicant must also provide a detailed budget for the funds requested. The detailed budget must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within https://portal.fema.gov. The budget must be complete, reasonable, and cost-effective in relation to the proposed project. The budget should provide the basis of computation of all project-related costs, any appropriate narrative, and a detailed justification of M&A costs. A grantee may not obligate, expend, or draw down funds until a budget and budget narrative have been approved by the Grants Management Division.

Applicants must use the following file naming convention when submitting detailed budgets as part of the FY 2012 TSGP:

Detailed Budget Narrative (through https://portal.fema.gov) ensure file attachment:

Region_Agency_IJ Number_Budget (Example: Chicago_CTA_IJ 1_Budget)

Applicants will find a sample Budget Detail Worksheet in Appendix E – Sample Budget Detail Worksheet. This worksheet may be used as a guide to assist applicants in the preparation of the budget and budget narrative. Note: Design and Planning/Engineering costs must be a separate line item and clearly identified as such in order for partial funding to be released prior to EHP review and approval of the project concerned.

Operational Packages The applicant may elect to pursue OPack funding, such as Canine Teams, Mobile Explosive Screening Teams, and Anti-Terrorism Teams, for new capabilities as well as to sustain existing OPacks.

In addition, awardees must commit to minimum training standards to be set by the Department for all federally funded security positions.

SSI Requirements Information submitted in the course of applying for funding or reporting under certain programs or provided in the course of an entity’s grant management activities under those programs which is under Federal control is subject to protection under SSI, and must be properly identified and marked. SSI is a control designation used by the Department of Homeland Security related to protecting information related to transportation security. It is applied to information about security programs, vulnerability and threat assessments, screening processes, technical specifications of certain screening equipment and objects used to test screening equipment, and equipment used for communicating security information relating to air, land, or maritime transportation. The applicable information is spelled out in greater detail in Title 49, Part 1520, Section 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 1520.7).

For the purposes of the TSGP, all IJs shall be considered SSI and treated as such.

This means labeling as SSI and password protecting appropriate documents prior to submission. The passwords for protected documents must be sent (in a separate email from that containing the documents) to the following e-mail address askcsid@dhs.gov.

If you have any additional questions please contact CSID at (800) 368-6498, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST.

The subject line of the email should identify:

Applicant name Application number

The body of the e-mail should clearly identify:

Applicant name IJ number(s) and/or summary description Urban Area POC information

NOTE: A single password should be provided for all SSI documents within the same application.

X. Application and Submission Information

Address to Request Application Package FEMA makes all funding opportunities available on the Internet at http://www.grants.gov. If you experience difficulties accessing information or have any questions please call the Grants.gov customer support hotline at (800) 518-4726.

Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov. To access these materials, go to http://www.grants.gov, select “Apply for Grants,” then select the CFDA number (97.075) or the FOA number (DHS-12-GPD-075-000-02) and “Download Application Package.” Enter the CFDA and/or the funding opportunity number located on the cover of this announcement. Select “Download Application Package,” and then follow the prompts to download the application package. To download the instructions, go to “Download Application Package” and select “Instructions.”

Content and Form of Application

1. Application via Grants.gov. All applicants must file their applications using the

Administration’s common electronic “storefront” – http://www.grants.gov. Eligible grantees must apply for funding through this portal, accessible on the Internet at http://www.grants.gov.

The application must be started and submitted using Grants.gov after Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is confirmed. The on-line application includes the following required form:

Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance

Applying for FY 2012 TSGP funds requires a two-step process. Step One: initial submission to determine eligibility and Step Two: full application. Applicants are encouraged to initiate Step One as soon after the FOA is published but no later than April 27, 2012. This involves submitting a complete Standard Form 424 to http://www.grants.gov. The Standard Form 424 will be retrieved by ND Grants and the system will automatically populate the relevant data fields in the application.

Successful completion of this step is necessary for FEMA to determine eligibility of the applicant. Late submissions to Grants.gov to complete Step One could result in applicants missing the application deadline in Step Two. Once FEMA has determined an applicant to be eligible, applicants can proceed to Step Two which involves submitting the full application package via the ND Grants system. The submission deadline for the full application package is May 4, 2012.

The application must be completed and final submission made through the ND Grants system located at https://portal.fema.gov. If you need assistance registering for the ND Grants system, please contact ndgrants@fema.gov or (800) 865-4076.

Applicants are encouraged to begin their ND Grants registration at the time of solicitation to ensure they have adequate time to start and complete their application submission. Unless otherwise referenced, the ND Grants system includes the following required forms and submissions:

Standard Form 424A, Budget Information (Non-construction) Standard Form 424B, Standard Assurances (Non-construction) Standard Form 424C, Budget Information (Construction) Standard Form 424D, Standard Assurances (Construction) Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if the grantee has engaged or intends to engage in lobbying activities) Grants.gov (GG) Lobbying Form, Certification Regarding Lobbying FEMA Form 20-16C, Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (available at: http://fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=2628).

Investment Justification (OMB Control Number: 1660-0112/FEMA Form 089- 4)

Budget Detail Worksheet (see Appendix D – FY 2012 TSGP Investment Justification Template)

RTSS Outline (see Appendix E – Sample Budget Detailed Worksheet)

The program title listed in the CFDA is “Transit Security Grant Program.” The CFDA number is 97.075.

2. Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. The applicant must provide a DUNS number with their application. This number is a required field within http://www.grants.gov and for CCR. Organizations should verify that they have a DUNS number, or take the steps necessary to obtain one, as soon as possible. Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at (866) 705-5711.

3. Valid CCR. The application process also involves an updated and current registration by the applicant, which must be confirmed at http://www.ccr.gov.

Applicants will obtain FOA Overviews and Full Announcement information from the Grants.gov website where the full FOA is posted.

In addition, the following Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) and/or Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) number available for this Announcement is: (800) 462-7585.

Applications will be processed through the Grants.gov portal or the ND Grants system.

Hard copies of the application will not be accepted.

Appendix A – Eligible Rail, Intra-city Bus, and Ferry Transit Agencies

Appendix A – Eligible Rail, Intra-city Bus, and Ferry Transit Agencies

State Urban Area Eligible System Asset on DHS

TTAL

AZ

Phoenix Area

City of Phoenix Public Transit Department Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (Valley Metro)

Tucson Area City of Tucson Transit

CA

Fresno Area Fresno Area Express

Greater Los Angeles Area

(Los Angeles/Long

Beach and Anaheim/Santa

Ana UASI Areas)

City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation Foothill Transit Long Beach Transit Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority X Montebello Bus Lines Omnitrans (San Bernardino) Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)

Sacramento Area Sacramento Regional Transit District

San Diego Area North San Diego County Transit District (NCTD) San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)

San Francisco Bay Area

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) Central Contra Costa Transit Authority City of Alameda Ferry Services (Blue and Gold Lines Fleet) City of Vallejo Transportation Program (Ferry only) Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) X San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) San Mateo County Transit Authority (SamTrans) Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Transbay Joint Powers Authority

CO Denver Area Regional Transportation District

DC/

MD/V

A

Greater National Capital Region

(National Capital Region and

Baltimore UASI Areas)

Arlington Transit (ART) City of Alexandria (Alexandria Transit Company) Fairfax County Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Montgomery County Department of Transportation Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority X

FL

Jacksonville Area Jacksonville Transportation Authority Miami/Fort

Lauderdale Area (Miami and Fort

Lauderdale

UASI)

Broward County Division of Mass Transit

Miami-Dade Transit

South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Tri-Rail)

State Urban Area Eligible System Asset on DHS

TTAL

Orlando Area Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority

Tampa Area Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) Pinellas Sun Coast Transit Authority

GA Atlanta Area Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) X

HI Honolulu Area City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services

IL

Urbana-

Champaign Area Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District

IL/IN Chicago Area

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) X Northeast Illinois Commuter Railroad Corporation (METRA) Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) PACE Suburban Bus

IN Indianapolis Area Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation KY Louisville Area Transit Authority of River City

LA

New Orleans

Area Jefferson Parish Department of Transportation New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA)

MA

Boston Area Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) X

Springfield Area Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

MI

Detroit Area

City of Detroit Department of Transportation Detroit Transportation Corporation Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation

Lansing Area Capital Area Transportation Authority MN Twin Cities Metro Transit MO Kansas City Area Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

MO-

IL

St. Louis Area Bi-State Development Agency (Metro) Madison County Transit District

NC Charlotte Area Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)

NM

Albuquerque

Area Sun Tran of Albuquerque

NV

Las Vegas Area Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

Reno Area Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County

NY

Albany Area Capital District Transportation Authority Buffalo Area Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

Rochester Area Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

NY/N

J/ CT

New York City/Northern

New Jersey Area (New York City and Jersey City/Newark UASI Areas)

Connecticut Department of Transportation Connecticut Transit Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) (all components) X New Jersey Transit Corp. (NJT) X New York City Department of Transportation X Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) X Westchester County Department of Transportation

OH

Cincinnati Area Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky

Cleveland Area The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Columbus Area Central Ohio Transit Authority

Dayton Area Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority

OR

Eugene Area Lane Transit District

Portland Area Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area (C-TRAN) Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (Tri-Met)

PA Pittsburgh Area Port Authority Of Allegheny County

State Urban Area Eligible System Asset on DHS

TTAL

PA/D

E/ NJ

Philadelphia Area

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Delaware Transit Corporation New Jersey Transit X Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority X

PR San Juan Area Metropolitan Bus Authority Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (heavy rail)

RI Providence Area Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

TN

Memphis Area Memphis Area Transit Authority Nashville Area Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority

TX

Austin Area Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Dallas/Fort

Worth/Arlington Area

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) Trinity Railway Express (TRE)

El Paso Area Mass Transit Department City of El Paso Houston Area Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

San Antonio Area VIA Metropolitan Transit

UT

Salt Lake City

Area Utah Transit Authority

VA

Norfolk Area Hampton Roads Transit

Richmond Area Greater Richmond Transit Company

WA

Seattle Area

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) King County Department of Transportation Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (Pierce Transit)

Snohomish County Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (Community Transit)

Spokane Area Spokane Transit Authority

WI

Madison Area Madison Metro Transit

Milwaukee Area Milwaukee County Transit System

Appendix B – FY 2012 TSGP Priorities

Appendix B – FY 2012 TSGP Priorities

Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness (PPD-8) Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness (PPD-8), signed on March 30, 2011, describes the Nation’s approach to preparing for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States. National preparedness is the shared responsibility of our whole community. Every member contributes, including individuals, communities, the private and nonprofit sectors, faith-based organizations, and Federal, State, and local governments. We describe our security and resilience posture through the core capabilities that are necessary to address risks, and we will use an integrated, layered, and all-of-Nation approach as our foundation. We define success as a secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk.

National preparedness is the shared responsibility of all levels of government, the private and nonprofit sectors, and individual citizens. The objective of PPD-8 is to facilitate an integrated, all-of-Nation, risk informed, capabilities-based approach to preparedness.

Using the core capabilities, we achieve the NPG by:

Preventing, avoiding, or stopping a threatened or an actual act of terrorism.

Protecting our citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats and hazards in a manner that allows our interests, aspirations, and way of life to thrive.

Mitigating the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future disasters.

Responding quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident.

Recovering through a focus on the timely restoration, strengthening, and revitalization of infrastructure, housing, and a sustainable economy, as well as the health, social, cultural, historic, and environmental fabric of communities affected by a catastrophic incident.

The core capabilities contained in the NPG are the distinct critical elements necessary for our success. They are highly interdependent and will require us to use existing preparedness networks and activities, improve training and exercise programs, promote innovation, and ensure that the administrative, finance, and logistics systems are in place to support these capabilities. The core capabilities represent an evolution from the Target Capabilities List (TCL). The transition from TCL to core capabilities expands the focus to include mitigation and allows greater focus on prevention and protection activities.

To support building, sustaining, and delivering these core capabilities grantees will use elements of the National Preparedness System (NPS). The NPS is to be an integrated set of guidance, programs, and processes that can be implemented and measured at all levels of government, thereby enabling the Nation to achieve the Goal.

Building and Sustaining Core Capabilities Capabilities are the means to accomplish a mission, function, or objective based on the performance of related tasks, under specified conditions, to target levels of performance. The most essential of these capabilities are the core capabilities identified in the NPG. Complex and far-reaching threats and hazards require the whole community to integrate preparedness efforts in order to build, sustain, and deliver the core capabilities and achieve the desired outcomes identified in the NPG.

Working together, subject matter experts, government officials, and elected leaders can develop strategies to allocate resources effectively, as well as leverage available assistance to reduce risk. These strategies consider both how to sustain current levels of capability and address gaps in order to achieve the NPG. Achieving the NPG will require participation and resource support from all levels of government. Not all capabilities can be addressed in a given funding cycle, nor can funding be expected to flow from any one source. Officials must prioritize the achievement of capabilities to most effectively ensure security and resilience while understanding the effects of not addressing identified gaps. Building and sustaining capabilities will include a combination of organizational resources, equipment, training, and education. Grants and technical assistance may also be available to support building and sustaining capabilities. Consideration must also be given to finding, connecting to, and strengthening community resources by leveraging the expertise and capacity of individuals, communities, private and nonprofit sectors, faith-based organizations, and all levels of government. Jurisdictions may also choose to use mutual aid agreements to fill gaps or work with partners to develop regional capabilities. Ultimately, a jurisdiction may need to rely on other levels of government to address a gap in capability. This expectation should be communicated well before the time arises when the capabilities are most urgently needed. Ultimately, a jurisdiction may need to rely on other levels of government to address a gap in capability. This expectation should be communicated before capabilities are needed.

As these issues are considered in light of the eligible activities, an effective risk assessment must guide jurisdictions’ efforts. This risk picture will cover the range of threats and hazards, from those a community faces daily to those infrequent events that would stress the core capabilities of a jurisdiction. Coupled with the desired outcomes established by a community, this combined perspective is crucial to enabling all levels of government to effectively estimate the level of capabilities required to address its risks.

Files and information on PPD-8 can be found at http://www.fema.gov/ppd8.

The President’s FY 2013 budget has proposed substantial changes to DHS grant programs. FY 2012 grant programs will prepare grantees for the transition to new requirements in FY 2013 in the following ways:

Begin the process of transitioning from separate preparedness grant programs in FY 2011 to a more streamlined model within the construct of the FY 2012 appropriations

Continue the transition to address the core capabilities outlined in the NPG Implement a two year period of performance with very limited extensions

Grantees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the grant proposals in the President’s FY 2013 budget.

FY 2012 TSGP and Alignment to PPD-8 The FY 2012 TSGP plays an important role in the implementation of PPD-8 by supporting the development and sustainment of core capabilities. Core capabilities are essential for the execution of each of the five mission areas outlined in the NPG. The development and sustainment of these core capabilities are not exclusive to any single level of government or organization, but rather require the combined effort of the whole community. The FY 2012 TSGP supports all core capabilities in the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas based on allowable costs.

Sustaining TSGP Capabilities In this time of limited resources, TSGP grantees should ensure that grant funding is utilized to sustain core capabilities within the NPG that were funded by past TSGP funding cycles. New capabilities should not be built at the expense of maintaining current, essential capabilities. However, if new capabilities are being built utilizing TSGP funding, grantees must ensure that the capabilities have a clear linkage to one or more core capabilities in the NPG.

Risk-Based Funding Based upon ongoing intelligence analysis, extensive security reviews, consultations with operations and security officials of mass transit and passenger rail agencies, State and local government officials, and Federal security partners, DHS once again intends to focus its available transit security grant dollars on the highest-risk systems in our country’s largest metropolitan areas. Eligible agencies were identified using a comprehensive, empirically-grounded risk analysis model.

Top Transit Asset Remediation DHS has identified critical infrastructure assets of national concern through the TTAL.

Critical infrastructure assets are those vital to the functionality and continuity of a major transit system such that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, public health or safety, or any combination thereof.