Rail and Transit Security Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 97.075 (USAspending.gov).
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority 4 awards $109,847,288
- Chicago Transit Authority 3 awards $45,201,912
- New Jersey Transit Corporation 2 awards $33,612,534
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority $10,982,488
Program Objective
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 of terrorism and to increase the resilience of the transit infrastructure. Performance metrics for this program are related to enhancing cybersecurity and the protection of soft targets/crowded places, through investments in planning, training and awareness, equipment and capital projects, and exercises.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Transit Authority
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.
Beneficiaries
- Transit Authority
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.
How to Apply
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.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance
Description
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
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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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rail Transportation
Other categories:
Urban Mass TransitCivil DefenseDisaster Relief
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Required Documentation
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. 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 Surface Inspectors of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Additionally, the statute directs that grant funds be used to address items in the security assessment or the security plan. This security assessment must have been conducted within the three years prior to receiving a FY 2025 TSGP award. A copy of the security plan and security assessment must be provided to DHS/FEMA upon request.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements