Rail and Transit Security Grant Program

The Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) provides funds to public transit agencies (which include intra-city bus, ferries and all forms of passenger rail) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts o

Current Fiscal Year: Projections Transit security police forces/law enforcement overtime (directed patrols, canine teams, mobile screening teams, and anti-terrorism team patrols); Security cameras (closed circuit television); Cybersecurity Network Segmentation; Critical Interoperable Communications; Anti-Terrorism Emergency Simulation Drills. Assistance Listing Description Introduce the listing that tells the public in plain, clear language its purpose, who it serves, and what makes it unique. Note: NOFO content is a good reference. The TSGP provides funds to public transit agencies (which include intra-city 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 the transit infrastructure.

Applications are evaluated through a review process for adherence to programmatic guidelines and anticipated effectiveness of the proposed investments. Funds are then reimbursed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award. Refer to the appropriate Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for a complete description of the TSGP award procedures.

Applications are evaluated through a review process for adherence to programmatic guidelines and anticipated effectiveness of the proposed investments. Funds are then reimbursed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award. Refer to the appropriate Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for a complete description of the TSGP award procedures.

Grant funds must be used in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200. 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. 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. Federal NIMS implementation must be considered prior to allocation of any Federal preparedness awards in FY 2023. Refer to the FY 2023 TSGP or IPR NOFO for more information. Refer to the FY 2023 TSGP and IPR Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for more information.

The period of performance for the FY 2023 TSGP is 36 months for all non-capital construction projects and 48 months for all capital construction projects. The period of performance for the FY 2023 IPR is 36 months. Recipients must accept their awards no later than 60 days from the award date. The recipient shall notify FEMA of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award or provide a notice of intent to decline through the ND Grants system. Failure to accept a grant award within the 60-day timeframe may result in a loss of funding. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: 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 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. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: 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 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.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. (See https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html ; Intergovernmental Review (SPOC List) (whitehouse.gov) An environmental impact statement may be required for this program.

The FY 2025 TSGP applications will be reviewed to ensure projects meet the requirements in accordance with the FY 2025 TSGP NOFO; focuses on security (vs. safety, crime, or general operations); links to one of more vulnerabilities in a recent Threat & Vulnerability Assessment (TVA); and will measurably buy-down risk based on its linkage to the TVA and the agency's current security posture. DHS/FEMA headquarters grants management specialists will also conduct a financial review using the following criteria: allowability, allocability, and financial reasonableness of the proposed budget and investment information; and whether a recipient meets the financial and legal requirements listed in 2 C.F.R. Part 200 FEMA will review the highest scored applications. Refer to the TSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for a complete description of the TSGP award procedure.

FEMA will review the highest scored applications. Refer to the TSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for a complete description of the TSGP award procedure. The TSGP is awarded directly to eligible Transit Agencies identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Awards are approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security and issued through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in consultation with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) who may serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) when recommending awards to the Secretary of Homeland Security. FEMA possesses the final approval authority for issuing the awards directly to grantees. Federal resources are expended through direct awards and must comply with the requirements set forth in the NOFO as well as the executed grant agreement. The assistance does not pass through the initial applicant for further distribution. The TSGP is a direct grant program.

Applications must be received by the deadline date established in the NOFO

Extensions to the period of performance (POP) for programs addressed in this Assistance Listing are allowed under limited circumstances. Extensions to the initial POP identified in the award will only be considered through formal, written requests to the recipient's FEMA Preparedness Officer or Program Manager and must contain specific and compelling justifications as to why an extension is required. Recipients are advised to coordinate with their FEMA Preparedness Officer or Program Manager as needed when preparing an extension request. All extension requests must address the following: 1. The grant program, fiscal year, and award number; 2. Reason for the delay-including details of the legal, policy, or operational challenges that prevent the final outlay of awarded funds by the deadline; 3. Current status of the activity(ies); 4. Approved POP termination date and new project completion date; 5. Amount of funds drawn down to date; 6. Remaining available funds, both federal and, if applicable, non-federal; 7. Budget outlining how remaining federal and, if applicable, non-federal funds will be expended; 8. Plan for completion, including milestones and timeframes for achieving each milestone and the position or person responsible for implementing the plan for completion; and 9. Certification that the activity(ies) will be completed within the extended POP without any modification to the original statement of work, as described in the Investment Justification.