Opportunity DHS-09-GPD-075-1963

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	Federal Grant Title:	Opportunity DHS-09-GPD-075-1963
	CFDA Number:	97.075
	CFDA Description:	Rail and Transit Security Grant Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Department of Homeland Security FEMA
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	Homeland Security - Preparedness
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DHS-09-GPD-075-1963
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2008
	Creation 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 Freight Rail Security Grant 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 Freight Rail Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit.
	Archive Date:	Feb 22, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$15,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$0
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: County governments - City or township governments - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants for the FY 2009 FRSGP are determined by DHS as Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers that transport Security-Sensitive Materials (SSM) and owners of railroad cars that transport TIH materials. A regulation defining SSM is currently under development; however, a definition of SSM is provided below specifically for the purposes of the FY 2009 FRSGP. As designated by the Surface Transportation Board, a Class I railroad carrier is defined as a railroad with annual operating revenues for 2005 over $319.2 million; a Class II railroad carrier is defined as a railroad with annual operating revenues between $25.5 million and $319.2 million; and a Class III railroad carrier is defined as a railroad with annual operating revenues of less than $25.5 million. Class I, II, and III freight railroad carriers must also meet the following criteria in order to be eligible: Transport Rail SSM. For the purpose of this grant, SSM is defined as: 1) more than 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs.) in a single carload of a Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosive; 2) a tank car containing a material poisonous by inhalation, as defined in 49 CFR 171.8, including anhydrous ammonia but excluding residue quantities of these materials; and 3) a highway route-controlled quantity of a Class 7 (radioactive) material, as defined in 49 CFR 173.403. Operate in or through a high threat urban area, as subject to the forthcoming "Rail Transportation Security Final Rule," and as identified in Table 1 of the FY 2009 Freight Rail Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit. Certify they have developed and adhere to a vulnerability assessment and security plan that conforms to the requirements of 49 CFR 172.802. Freight railroad carriers may apply for training if they certify they have completed a vulnerability assessment and security plan that meet the requirements outlined in Part IV Section B. This grant program does not cover the expenses associated with conducting a vulnerability assessment or developing a security plan for Class I freight railroad carriers. Eligible Class II and Class III freight railroad carriers that have completed a vulnerability assessment and security plan that comply with 49 CFR 172.802 may request funding to conduct a new vulnerability assessment and to develop a new security plan security plan to meet the requirements. Funds may also be used to improve upon an existing security plan to meet the requirements. Eligible Class II and Class III freight railroad carriers may request funding for security awareness and emergency response training for railroad frontline employees if they can certify that the requirements for vulnerability assessments and security plans have been met by their existing vulnerability assessment and implemented security plan.
Grant Description: The Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) is a component of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP), which is one of six grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fiscal year (FY) 2009 focus on infrastructure protection activities. The FRSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the Nation's critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The funding priorities for the FY 2009 FRSGP reflect the Department's overall investment strategy as well as requirements of PL 110-53. The key goals of the FY 2009 FRSGP are to establish the basis for capital security improvements by funding vulnerability assessments and security plans, training to frontline personnel and GPS tracking on railroad cars.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 LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
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