Rail and Transit Security Grant Program

 

The objective of the FY 2023 TSGP is to provide funds to eligible public transportation systems (which include intra-city bus, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail) to protect critical transportation infrastructure and the travelling public from acts of terrorism, and to increase the resilience of the transportation infrastructure itself. The objective of the FY 2023 IPR is to provide funds to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to protect critical transportation infrastructure and the travelling public from acts of terrorism, as well as to increase the resilience of the transportation infrastructure itself.

Active 97.075 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Priorities and scoring were focused on funding projects that had a direct connection to a transit agency’s threat and vulnerability assessments. 53 applications (193 projects) were reviewed, requesting $380,246,307 in funding. 32 transit agencies are funded totaling $87,000,000 Funding was awarded for this program.
Fiscal Year 2017 It is expected that funding will be awarded to fund 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.
Fiscal Year 2020 Funds were appropriated and allocated to these programs, and are expected to be awarded to Amtrak and public transit systems to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies, and address the relevant National Priorities.
Fiscal Year 2021 In FY 2021, 100% of funding was awarded to projects that aligned with one of the National Priority Areas as identified by the Secretary of Homeland Security: Cybersecurity, Soft Targets/Crowded Places, and Emerging Threats.
Fiscal Year 2022 Provided funds to eligible public transportation systems (which included intra-city bus, ferries and all forms of passenger rail) and Amtrak for the protection of critical transportation infrastructure and the travelling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure.
Fiscal Year 2023 Provided funds to eligible public transportation systems (which included intra-city bus, ferries and all forms of passenger rail) and Amtrak for the protection of critical transportation infrastructure and the travelling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure. Public Law -
Sections 1406 and 1513 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Pub. L. No. 110-53) (, 6 U.S. C. §§ 1135 and 1163) Agencies eligible for the FY 2023 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 2023 TSGP and receive funds under this program. However, any ferry system electing to participate in and receive funds under the FY 2023 TSGP will not be eligible to participate under the FY 2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) and will not be considered for funding under the FY 2023 PSGP. Likewise, any ferry system that participates in the FY 2023 PSGP will not be eligible for funding under the TSGP. Sections 1405 (6 U.S.C. ? 1134) and 1406 (6 U.S.C. ? 1135) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 require that high risk public transportation agencies that receive grant funding develop a security plan based on a security assessment. Additionally, the statutes direct that grant funds be used to address items in the security assessment or the security plan. To be eligible for the FY 2023 TSGP, transit agencies must have developed or updated their security plan. The security plan must be based on a security assessment, such as the Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (BASE), which is performed by the Transportation Security Inspectors-Surface Division of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This security assessment must have been conducted within the three years prior to receiving an FY 2023 TSGP award. A copy of the security plan and security assessment must be provided to DHS/FEMA upon request. Please see the Preparedness Grants Manual for more information on security plan requirements. Entities providing transit security (e.g., city/county police departments or the public transportation agencies' own police departments) for a public transportation 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/FEMA upon request. In addition, agencies' transit security providers are encouraged to review the Investment Justifications (IJs) prior to submission. Each public transportation agency receiving funds through this program must also participate in a Regional Transit Security Working Group (RTSWG) or develop a RTSWG if one does not already exist. The RTSWG should serve as the forum for regional partners to discuss risk, planning efforts, and mitigation strategies. These discussions should be held regardless of funding to continue enhancing the overall security of the region. Regional working groups are a best practice for enhancing security and are encouraged for all jurisdictions. The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under FY 2023 IPR Program. For more information, refer to the FY 2023 TSGP and IPR Program Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) 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 2021, grantee must ensure compliance and/or alignment with the 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 recipient/administrator of FY 2023 TSGP and IPR Program award funds is responsible for determining if sub-awardees have demonstrated sufficient progress in NIMS implementation to disburse awards. Specialized group; general public. Sections 1405 (6 U.S.C. ? 1134) and 1406 (6 U.S.C. ? 1135) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 require that high risk public transportation agencies that receive grant funding develop a security plan based on a security assessment. Additionally, the statute directs that grant funds be used to address items in the security assessment or the security plan. Similarly, to be eligible for the FY 2023 IPR, Amtrak must have developed, or updated, its security plan based on a security assessment. For both programs, the security assessment must have been conducted within the last three years prior to receiving a FY 2023 award. A copy of the security plan and security assessment must be provided to DHS/FEMA upon request. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for 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. This program is eligible for 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. Please refer to the annual TSGP and IPR NOFOs for information on applying for assistance 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. FEMA makes all funding opportunities available on the Internet at http://www.grants.gov. Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov. The on-line application includes the following required form: o Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance Applying for FY 2023 TSGP and IPR Program funds require a two-step process. Step 1: initial submission to determine eligibility and Step 2: full application. Step 1 involves submitting a complete Standard Form 424 to 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. Once FEMA has determined an applicant to be eligible, applicants can proceed to Step 2 which involves submitting the full application package via the ND Grants system. The application must be completed and final submission made through the ND Grants system located at https://portal.fema.gov. Unless otherwise referenced, the ND Grants system includes the following required forms and submissions: o Standard Form 424A, Budget Information (Non-construction) o Standard Form 424B, Standard Assurances (Non-construction) o Standard Form 424C, Budget Information (Construction) o Standard Form 424D, Standard Assurances (Construction) o Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if the grantee has engaged or intends to engage in lobbying activities) o Grants.gov (GG) Lobbying Form, Certification Regarding Lobbying o All successful applicants for all DHS grant and cooperative agreements are required to comply with DHS Standard Administrative Terms and Conditions. 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 recipient 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. 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. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines FY 2023 applications were due 05/18/2023, and funding selections are anticipated to be announced on 07/21/2023. Not applicable. Not applicable. The FY 2023 IPR applications will be evaluated through a review process for completeness, adherence to programmatic guidelines, and anticipated effectiveness of the proposed investments. Amtrak is the only entity eligible to submit an application for the IPR program. Investment justifications will be reviewed and selected based on the following criteria: 1. Alignment to funding priorities. 2. Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events. 3. Sustainability without additional federal funds and leveraging of other funding. 4. Adherence to timelines. Grant projects must be both (1) feasible and effective at reducing the risks for which the project was designed and (2) able to be fully completed within the 3-year period of performance. The FY 2023 TSGP applications will be scored based on 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. 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. Performance Reports: 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. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 For fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014, recipients that expend $750,000.00 or more from all federal funding sources during their fiscal year are required to submit an organization-wide financial and compliance audit report, also known as a "single audit" report. The audit must be performed in accordance with the requirements of Government and Accountability Office's (GAO) Government Auditing Standards, located at https://www.gao.gov/yellowbook/overview, and the requirements of Subpart F of 2 C.F.R. Part 200, located at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=sp2.1.200.f. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-federal entity records pertinent to a federal award generally must be maintained for at least three years from the date the final Federal Financial Report (FFR) is submitted. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. Further, if the recipient does not submit a final FFR and the award is administratively closed, FEMA uses the date of administrative closeout as the start of the general record retention period. The record retention period may be longer than three years or have a different start date in certain cases. These include: o Records for real property and equipment acquired with federal funds must be retained for three years after final disposition of the property. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(c). o If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the three-year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(a). o The record retention period will be extended if the recipient is notified in writing of the extension by FEMA, the cognizant or oversight agency for audit, or the cognizant agency for indirect costs. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(b). o Where FEMA requires recipients to report program income after the period of performance ends, the program income record retention period begins at the end of the recipient's fiscal year in which program income is earned. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(e). o For indirect cost rate proposals, cost allocation plans, or other rate computations records, the start of the record retention period depends on whether the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation. If the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins from the date those documents were submitted for negotiation. If indirect cost rate documents were not submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins at the end of the recipient's fiscal year or other accounting period covered by that indirect cost rate. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(f). Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. 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. TSGP Notification of award approval is made through the ND Grants system through an automatic email to the awardee point of contact (the “authorized official”) listed in the initial application. The “award date” for TSGP will be the date that FEMA approves the award. The awardee should follow the directions in the notification to confirm acceptance of the award. Recipients must accept their awards no later than 60 days from the award date. The recipient shall notify the awarding agency of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award through the ND Grants system. Instructions on accepting or declining an award in the ND Grants system, can be found in the ND Grants Grantee Training Manual. Funds will remain on hold until the recipient accepts the award through the ND Grants system and all other conditions of award have been satisfied, or the award is otherwise rescinded. Failure to accept the grant award within the 60 day timeframe may result in a loss of funds. IPR (Amtrak) In accordance with the 9/11 Act, all funds awarded to Amtrak under this program are transferred to Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (DOT/FRA) within five (5) business days of award for disbursal. Grantees must accept their grant awards no later than 60 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 60 day timeframe may result in a loss of funds. None/Not specified. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Phone: 18003686498 http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm 70-0560-0-1-999 (Project Grants) FY 22$103,000,000.00; FY 23 est $103,000,000.00; FY 24 est $100,000,000.00; FY 21$98,000,000.00; FY 20$98,000,000.00; FY 19$10,000,000.00; FY 18$10,000,000.00; - (Project Grants) FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 - TSGP Award Ranges - $110,000 - $31,655,159 IPR Award Range - $10,000,000 TSGP Average Award - $6,200,000 IPR Average Award - $10,000,000 The following 2 C.F.R. Part 200 requirements apply to this assistance listing for both TSGP and IPR: Subpart A, Acronyms and Definitions Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart F, Audit Requirements For TSGP only, the following 2 C.F.R. Part 200 requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart E, Cost Principles For IPR only, the following 2 C.F.R. Part 200 requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Subpart E, Cost Principles For IPR only, costs charged must be consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31.2 in lieu of 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E Fiscal Year 2022 Examples of funded IPR projects are found in the Notice of Funding Opportunity under Funding Priorities. Similarly, examples of funded projects for the TSGP can be found in the TSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity. The section includes examples relating to operational deterrence activities, cybersecurity risk assessments, physical security enhancements at critical transportation infrastructure, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) detection equipment, and more.
Fiscal Year 2023 Cybersecurity