Transit Security Grant Program Tier II FY 2008
Grants Programs FY 2008
- Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
(IBSGP)Freight Rail Security Grant Program
(FRSGP)Trucking Security Program
(TSP)Transit Security Grant Program Tier I
(TSGP Tier I)Transit Security Grant Program Tier II
(TSGP Tier II)American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) TSGP
- Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
(IBSGP)Freight Rail Security Grant Program
(FRSGP)Trucking Security Program
(TSP)Transit Security Grant Program Tier I
(TSGP Tier I)Transit Security Grant Program Tier II
(TSGP Tier II)
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Stimulus Funding Now Available to Transit Agencies
- Grant Guidance and Application Kit: Released May 29, 2009
- Applications due: June 15 (Operational Packages) and June 29 (capital projects)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which was recently signed by the President, provides $150 million for hiring transit security officers and funding capital security projects under the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP).
This is a one-time competitive grant. The goal is to create jobs and reduce transit risk as quickly as possible. The application process is different than the FY 2009 TSGP. There are no tiers or target allocations. Some costs are pre-approved. Click here for complete information.
The TSGP is one of five programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 focus on infrastructure protection activities, which are designed to strengthen the nation's critical infrastructure against risks associated with terrorism. It provides security funding to owners and operators of transit systems, including passenger rail and intracity bus. Tier I consists of the eight highest risk transit regions. Tier II consists of other large urban areas. Tier II grants are awarded on a competitive basis.
FY 2008 TSGP priorities include security training of frontline employees, operational deterrence initiatives, drills and exercises, and public awareness programs. TSGP also funds anti-terrorism measures that help protect underwater/underground infrastructure, high density elevated operations, multi-user high density stations and terminals, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
On May 16, 2008, DHS announced the $16.9 million in awards to Tier II agencies. An additional $6 million was re-competed in June 2008 per the Secretary's request to fund Tier II at a comparable level to 2007.
Click here for the FY 2008 Transit Security Grant Program Fact Sheet (PDF, 89 KB)
Click here for FY 2008 Transit Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 79 KB)
Click here for information in FY 2007.
Click here for information in FY 2006.
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