CFDA#
97.075
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Funder Type
Federal Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Summary
The 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 public transit agencies to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism. Examples of recent TSGP accomplishments include agencies increasing their mass notification and critical incident management system, thereby enabling more quick and effective emergency alerts and sharing of critical information via multiple channels (e.g., text message, email, voice, desktop, social media, etc.). Other examples of TSGP accomplishments include organizations providing surge support (law enforcement personnel) for special events (e.g., Super Bowl, concerts, etc.), as well as tunnel hardening.
Given the evolving threat landscape, it is incumbent upon DHS/FEMA to continuously evaluate the national risk profile and set priorities that help ensure appropriate allocation of scarce security dollars. In assessing the national risk profile for FY 2025, five areas attract the most concern:
- Enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded places (This includes faith-based organizations and election sites)
- Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and fusion centers
- Enhancing and integrating cybersecurity resiliency
- Enhancing election security
- Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Support
Specific investments made in support of the NOFO funding priorities generally fall into one of the following allowable cost categories:
- Planning
- Operational Activities
- Equipment and Capital Projects
- Training and Awareness Campaigns
- Exercises
A comprehensive listing of allowable equipment categories and types is found in the DHS Authorized Equipment List (AEL) at: http://www.fema.gov/authorized-equipment-list
History of Funding
The FY20 allocation for TSGP was $88,000,000. 2020 awards can be viewed at: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_gpd_IB-451_FY_2020_Award_Announcement.pdf
The FY21 allocation for TSGP was $88,000,000. 2021 awards can be viewed at: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_ib-464-fy-2021-award-announcement_71321.pdf
The FY22 allocation for TSGP was $93,000,000. 2022 awards can be viewed at: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_information-bulletin-476-fy222-award-announcement-gpd.pdf
The FY23 allocation for TSGP was $93,000,000. 2023 awards can be viewed on page 21 here: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_grants_ib-490_fy23-award-announcement-preparedness-grants.pdf
The FY24 allocation for TSGP was $83,700,000. 2024 awards can be viewed on page 20 here: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_gpd-fy24-preparedness-grants-ib.pdf
Additional Information
To be eligible for the FY2025 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 of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This security assessment must have been conducted within the three years prior to receiving a FY 2025 TSGP award.
Program-Specific Unallowable Costs Specific unallowable costs for the TSGP include:
- Personnel costs (except as detailed in the NOFO);
- Activities unrelated to the completion and implementation of the TSGP; and
- Other items not in accordance with the AEL or not previously listed as allowable costs.
Eligibility Details
Eligible applicants are public transportation agencies (Rail, Intra-city Bus, and Ferry Transit Agencies) that serve historically eligible Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions. A list of TSGP eligible agencies is available on page 36 of the NOFO: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360204
Certain ferry systems are eligible to participate in the FY 2025 TSGP and receive funds under this program. However, any ferry system electing to participate (e.g., submit an application) under the FY 2025 TSGP will not be eligible to participate (e.g., submit an application) under the FY 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) and will not be considered for funding under the FY 2025 PSGP. Likewise, any ferry system that participates in the FY 2025 PSGP will not be eligible for funding under the TSGP.
Deadline Details
Applications are to be submitted by August 15, 2025. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
Award Details
Up to $83,700,000 is available in FY 2025 for 25 awards. Cost sharing/matching is not required. Project periods will extend either 36 or 48-months, starting September 1, 2025.
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