This grant from the Department of Homeland Security focuses on infrastructure protection by supporting the Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program. It is part of a set of measures to enhance the security of the nation’s critical infrastructure against potential terrorist threats. The grant application requires completion of various forms, such as Investment Justification, Standard Form 424, and disclosure of lobbying activities. Applications must be submitted by January 23, 2009, 12:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 43298
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-075-1962 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.075 — Rail and Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail.
DHS will partner with Amtrak to develop security enhancements for eligible intercity passenger rail operations in all eligible Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Amtrak passes through or services. Amtrak is strongly encouraged to fully integrate and coordinate with regional transit entities in the conduct of developing security enhancements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program is a component of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) that constitutes the Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Fiscal Year 2009 focus on infrastructure protection activities. The Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the Nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The following are the required forms to be completed in the downloaded application package: * Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. Required Forms: Investment Justification Any additional Required Attachments Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance Standard Form 424A, Budget Information Standard Form 424B, Assurances Standard Form 424C, Budget Information-Construction Form (if applicable) Standard Form 424D, Assurances-Construction Programs (if applicable) Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center
(866) 927-5646 Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Per program office request, close date has been modified. | Jan 08, 2009 | |
| Jan 08, 2009 | ||
| Nov 05, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-075-1962 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.075 — Rail and Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail.
DHS will partner with Amtrak to develop security enhancements for eligible intercity passenger rail operations in all eligible Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Amtrak passes through or services. Amtrak is strongly encouraged to fully integrate and coordinate with regional transit entities in the conduct of developing security enhancements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program is a component of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) that constitutes the Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Fiscal Year 2009 focus on infrastructure protection activities. The Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the Nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The following are the required forms to be completed in the downloaded application package: * Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. Required Forms: Investment Justification Any additional Required Attachments Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance Standard Form 424A, Budget Information Standard Form 424B, Assurances Standard Form 424C, Budget Information-Construction Form (if applicable) Standard Form 424D, Assurances-Construction Programs (if applicable) Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center
(866) 927-5646 Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-075-1962 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.075 — Rail and Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail.
DHS will partner with Amtrak to develop security enhancements for eligible intercity passenger rail operations in all eligible Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Amtrak passes through or services. Amtrak is strongly encouraged to fully integrate and coordinate with regional transit entities in the conduct of developing security enhancements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program is a component of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) that constitutes the Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Fiscal Year 2009 focus on infrastructure protection activities. The Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the Nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks.
The following are the required forms to be completed in the downloaded application package: * Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. Required Forms: |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center
(866) 927-5646 Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-075-1962 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.075 — Rail and Transit Security Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible to apply for funding under FY 2009 Intercity Passenger Rail.
DHS will partner with Amtrak to develop security enhancements for eligible intercity passenger rail operations in all eligible Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Amtrak passes through or services. Amtrak is strongly encouraged to fully integrate and coordinate with regional transit entities in the conduct of developing security enhancements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program is a component of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) that constitutes the Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Fiscal Year 2009 focus on infrastructure protection activities. The Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak) program is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the Nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center
(866) 927-5646 Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FEMA Call Center (866) 927-5646 Email: ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.075 | PKG00009926 | Jan 23, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
43298 SF424-2.0.pdf
43298 SF424B-1.1.pdf
43298 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
43298 SF424C-1.0.pdf
43298 SF424A-1.0.pdf
43298 SF424D-1.1.pdf
43298 Other-1.1.pdf
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