FY 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Transit Security Grant Program ? Operational Packages

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) is authorized the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L.

111-5) and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L.

110-53) (the 9/11 Act).

ARRA TSGP will

credit:


focus on the use of visible, unpredictable deterrence through the funding of Operational Packages for canine teams, mobile explosives detection screening teams, and Anti-Terrorism teams both due to their effectiveness in reducing risk to transit systems and their potential for job creation.

In addition, funding will be provided for capital projects including Multi-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Single-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection, Key Operating Asset Protection, and Other Mitigation Activities.



FEMA asks applicants to submit their application package through Grants.gov.

However, if issues arise with Grants.gov, FEMA will also allow applicants to submit their application package directly through OJP?s Grant Management System (GMS).

For instructions on how to apply directly into GMS for this opportunity, please see the attachment under the ?full announcement? page above.





PLEASE NOTE:
Although the Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D) form is listed as optional in the Grants.gov application package, applicants who are applying for construction projects MUST complete this form.

Related Programs

Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (ARRA)

Department of Homeland Security


Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Office: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

Estimated Funding: $150,000,000





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.fema.gov

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Public Transportation Agencies

Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.fema.gov

Contact:
FEMA Call Center, (866) 927-5646

Agency Email Description:
ASK-GMD@dhs.gov

Agency Email:
ASK-GMD@dhs.gov

Date Posted:
2009-05-29

Application Due Date:
2009-06-15

Archive Date:
2009-07-15



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