Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for transit agencies and public transportation systems seeking to strengthen security against terrorism. Applicants must be operators of public surface transportation systems, including rail, bus, ferry, and other transit modes. Eligible activities include security assessments, surveillance systems, access control upgrades, emergency communications, and staff training. Organizations must be willing to implement security improvements that protect critical transit infrastructure and passengers.
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Program description
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA’s focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The TSGP provides funds to transit agencies to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (security assessment and project description)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational documentation (transit agency authority, tax status)
- Evidence of local matching support (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 97.075 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$33,898,500
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$31,655,159
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$24,483,791
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$20,960,823
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$19,809,838
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$19,268,840
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$13,085,970
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$12,847,102
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$12,651,711
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$10,982,488
Top States by Funding
- NY 10 awards $120.4M
- IL 7 awards $65.5M
- CA 19 awards $49.5M
- NJ 5 awards $39.5M
- DC 9 awards $18.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.075). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $10,000,000 | |
| 2019 | $10,000,000 | |
| 2020 | $98,000,000 | |
| 2021 | $98,000,000 | |
| 2022 | $103,000,000 | |
| 2023 est. | $103,000,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $100,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for TSGP funding?
Public transit agencies and operators of surface transportation systems can apply. This includes bus, rail, ferry, and other transit providers.
What is the application deadline?
The FY 2026 deadline is July 24, 2026. Check FEMA's official website for any updates.
What types of security projects are eligible?
Common projects include surveillance systems, access control, emergency communications, facility hardening, and security training programs.
How competitive is this funding?
TSGP is highly competitive. Agencies must demonstrate a clear terrorism-related security need and explain how improvements protect critical infrastructure.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts vary based on system size and security needs. Consult FEMA guidance on historical funding levels.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Research your transit system's specific security vulnerabilities before writing. Cite data to support your project priorities.
- Align your projects with DHS/FEMA's current threat assessments and national transportation security priorities.
- Document how your improvements address identified gaps and reduce specific terrorist threat vectors.
- Partner with local law enforcement and DHS representatives to strengthen your application's credibility.
- Include detailed cost estimates and timelines. FEMA reviewers scrutinize budget justifications closely.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when agencies don't clearly connect security improvements to specific terrorism threats. Weak budget justifications or unrealistic project timelines hurt competitiveness. Generic security plans without site-specific risk analysis rarely succeed.
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