TSGP Program Guidance

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Fiscal Year 2016 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
NOTE: Eligible recipients who plan to apply for this funding opportunity but who have
not obtained a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and/or are not
currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), should take immediate
action to obtain a DUNS Number, if applicable, and then to register immediately in SAM.
It may take 4 weeks or more after the submission of a SAM registration before the
registration becomes active in SAM, then an additional 24 hours for Grants.gov to
recognize the information. Information on obtaining a DUNS number and registering in
SAM is available from Grants.gov at: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html.
Detailed information regarding DUNS and SAM is also provided in Section D of this NOFO,
subsection, Content and Form of Application Submission.
A.

Program Description
Issued By
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), Grant Programs Directorate (GPD)
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number
97.075
CFDA Title
Rail and Transit Security Grant Program
Notice of Funding Opportunity Title
Transit Security Grant Program
NOFO Number
DHS-16-GPD-075-000-02
Authorizing Authority for Program
Section 1406 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
(Pub. L. No. 110-53) (6 U.S.C. 1135)
Appropriation Authority for Program
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. No. 114-113)
Program Type
New

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Program Overview, Objectives, and Priorities
Overview
The FY 2016 TSGP is one of DHS/FEMA’s FY 2016 grant programs that directly
support transportation infrastructure security activities. TSGP is one tool in the
comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the
Administration to strengthen the Nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated
with potential terrorist attacks. The TSGP provides funds to eligible publicly owned
operators of public transportation systems (which include intra-city bus, commuter bus,
ferries, and all forms of passenger rail) to protect critical surface transportation
infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience
of transit infrastructure. The TSGP supports the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review
Mission to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience.
Objectives
Recipients under the FY 2016 TSGP are encouraged to build and sustain core capabilities
through activities such as:
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Strengthening governance integration
Operational activities
Operational Packages (OPacks)
Top Transit Asset List (TTAL) remediation
Other critical infrastructure asset remediation

Priorities
The FY 2016 TSGP plays an important role in the implementation of the National
Preparedness System by supporting the development and sustainment of core capabilities.
The core capabilities, outlined in the National Preparedness Goal, are essential for the
execution of the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission
areas and the realization of a secure and resilient Nation. The development and
sustainment of these core capabilities are not exclusive to any single level of government
or organization, but rather require the combined effort of the whole community.
The FY 2016 TSGP supports all core capabilities across the five mission areas based on
allowable costs. Examples of tangible outcomes from the TSGP include building and
sustaining emergency management capabilities through operational activities; operational
packages; TTAL remediation; protection of high risk/high consequence underwater and
underground rail assets; planning; use of visible, unpredictable deterrence; emergency
preparedness drills and exercises; security training of employees; public awareness and
preparedness campaigns; and protection of other high risk, high consequence areas or
systems that have been identified through system wide risk assessments.
For additional information on program priorities and objectives for the FY 2016 TSGP,
refer to Appendix B – Program Priorities.

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B.

Federal Award Information
Award Amounts, Important Dates, and Extensions
Available Funding for the TSGP NOFO:
Period of Performance:

$87,000,000
Thirty-six (36) months

Extensions to the period of performance are allowed. For additional information on
period of performance extensions, refer to Section H of this NOFO.

C.

Projected Period of Performance Start Date:

September 1, 2016

Projected Period of Performance End Date:

August 31, 2019

Funding Instrument:

Grant

Eligibility Information
Eligible Applicants
Public Transportation Agencies as listed in Appendix A – Eligible Rail, Intra-city Bus,
and Ferry Transit Agencies.
Eligibility Criteria
Agencies eligible for the FY 2016 TSGP are determined based upon daily unlinked
passenger trips (ridership) and transit systems that serve historically eligible Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions as indicated in Appendix A. Certain ferry
systems are eligible to participate in the FY 2016 TSGP and receive funds. However,
any ferry system electing to participate and receive funds under the FY 2016 TSGP will
not be eligible to participate under the FY 2016 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) and
will not be considered for funding under the FY 2016 PSGP. Likewise, any ferry system
that participates in the PSGP will not be eligible for funding under the TSGP.
Sections 1405 (6 U.S.C. § 1134) and 1406 (6 U.S.C. § 1135) of the Implementing
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 require that high risk public
transportation agencies that receive grant funding develop a security plan based on a
security assessment. Additionally, the statutes direct that grant funds be used to address
items in the security assessment or the security plan. In order to be eligible for the FY
2016 TSGP, transit agencies must have developed or updated their security plan, which
must be based on a security assessment such as the Baseline Assessment for Security
Enhancement (BASE) performed by Transportation Security Inspectors-Surface from the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA), within the last three years prior to
receiving an FY 2016 TSGP award. A copy of the security plan and security assessment
must be available for DHS/FEMA review upon request. Please see Appendix G –
Security Plan Requirements for more information on security plan requirements.
Entities providing transit security (e.g., city/county police department, public
transportation agency’s own police department) for a public transportation agency must
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approve the security plan. The signature of a responsible official from the agency’s
transit security provider serves as this approval. If there is more than one provider in the
core service area, all transit security providers must review and concur with the plan.
Associated documentation of this approval must be provided to DHS/FEMA upon
request. In addition, the agency’s transit security provider is encouraged to review the
Investment Justifications (IJs) prior to submission.
Each public transportation agency receiving funds through this program must participate
in a Regional Transit Security Working Group (RTSWG) or develop a RTSWG if one
does not already exist. The RTSWG should serve as the place where regional partners
discuss risk, planning efforts, and mitigation strategies. These discussions should be held
regardless of funding in order to continue to enhance the overall security of the region.
Appendix A – Eligible Rail, Intra-city Bus, and Ferry Public Transportation Agencies
provides a list of eligible transit agencies. Eligibility does not guarantee grant funding.
Other Eligibility Criteria
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Implementation
Prior to allocation of any Federal preparedness awards in FY 2016, recipients must
ensure and maintain adoption and implementation of NIMS.
Emergency management and incident response activities require carefully managed
resources (personnel, teams, facilities, equipment or supplies) to meet incident needs.
Utilization of the standardized resource management concepts such as typing,
credentialing, and inventorying promote a strong national mutual aid capability needed to
support delivery of core capabilities. Additional information on resource management
and NIMS Resource Typing definitions and job titles/position qualifications is available
on FEMA’s website under National Integration Center Resource Management.
FEMA developed NIMS Guideline for the Credentialing of Personnel to describe
national credentialing standards and to provide written guidance regarding the use of
those standards. This guideline describes credentialing and typing processes, and
identifies tools which Federal Emergency Response Officials (FEROs) and emergency
managers at all levels of government may use both routinely and to facilitate
multijurisdictional coordinated responses.
Although state, local, tribal, and private sector partners—including nongovernmental
organizations—are not required to credential their personnel in accordance with these
guidelines, FEMA strongly encourages them to do so in order to leverage the Federal
investment in the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201 infrastructure and
to facilitate interoperability for personnel deployed outside their home
jurisdiction. Additional information is available from the NIMS Guideline for the
Credentialing of Personnel.
Cost Share or Match
There is no cost share requirement for the FY 2016 TSGP.
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D.

Application and Submission Information
Key Dates and Times
Date Posted to Grants.gov:

February 16, 2016

Application Submission Deadline:

April 25, 2016, 11:59PM EDT

All applications must be received by the established deadline. The Non-Disaster (ND)
Grants System has a date stamp that indicates when an application is submitted.
Applicants will receive an electronic message confirming receipt of the full application.
In general, FEMA will not review applications that are not received by the deadline or
consider them for funding. FEMA may, however, extend the application deadline on
request for any applicant who can demonstrate that good cause exists to justify extending
the deadline. Good cause for an extension may include technical problems outside of the
applicant’s control that prevent submission of the application by the deadline, or other
exigent or emergency circumstances. Applicants experiencing technical issues, must
notify the respective Headquarters (HQ) Program Analyst prior to the application
deadline.
Anticipated Funding Selection Date:

June 29, 2016

Anticipated Award Date:

No later than September 30, 2016

Other Key Dates:
The chart below outlines suggested/estimated deadlines for completing the five steps
required for a successful application submission prior to the deadline. These dates are
only recommendations as applicants are responsible for planning far enough in advance
to complete their application. The requirements outlined in the chart below are outside of
FEMA’s purview. Therefore, FEMA does not guarantee the timeframes for completing
those processes. Failure of an applicant to comply with any of the required steps before
the deadline for submitting their application may disqualify their application from
funding.
Applicants are encouraged to register early for Authorized Organizational
Representative (AOR) authorization. The registration process can take four weeks
or more to be completed. Therefore, registration should be done in sufficient time
to ensure it does not impact the applicant’s ability to meet required submission
deadlines.
Event
Obtain DUNS Number
Obtain valid Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Update SAM registration
Submit initial application in Grants.gov
Submit final application in ND Grants
Address to Request Application Package

Suggested Deadline for Completion
March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016
April 15, 2016
April 25, 2016 (firm)

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Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov. To access these
materials, go to http://www.grants.gov , select “Applicants” then “Apply for Grants.” In
order to obtain the application package select “Download a Grant Application Package.”
Enter the CFDA and/or the funding opportunity number located on the cover of this
NOFO, select “Download Package,” and then follow the prompts to download the
application package
Applicants experiencing difficulties accessing information or which have any questions
should call the Grants.gov customer support hotline at (800) 518-4726.
Hard copies of the FY 2016 TSGP NOFO are not available.
In addition, the Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) and/or Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) number available for this Notice is: (800) 462-7585.
Applications will be processed through the Grants.gov portal and FEMA’s Non-Disaster
Grants (ND Grants) System.
Content and Form of Application Submission
Applying for an award under this program is a multi-step process and requires time to
complete. To ensure that an application is submitted on time applicants are advised to start
the required steps well in advance of their submission. Please review the table above under
“Submission Dates and Other Key Dates and Times” for estimated deadlines to complete
each of the five steps listed below. Failure of an applicant to comply with any of the
required steps before the deadline for submitting their application may disqualify their
application from funding.
The steps involved in applying for an award under this program are:
1. Applying for, updating or verifying their DUNS Number;
2. Applying for, updating or verifying their EIN Number;
3. Updating or verifying their SAM Number;
4. Establishing an Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) in
Grants.gov;
5. Submitting an initial application in Grants.gov; and
6. Submitting the complete application in ND Grants.

For additional information regarding the DUNS Number, EIN Number, SAM Number,
and AOR requirements, please see the section below entitled
Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM).

Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)
Before applying for a DHS/FEMA grant at Grants.gov, applicants must have a DUNS
number, be registered in SAM, and be approved as an AOR.
Applicants are encouraged to register early. The registration process can take
four weeks or more to be completed. Therefore, registration should be done in
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sufficient time to ensure it does not impact the applicant’s to meet required
submission deadlines.
Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
FEMA requires both the EIN and a DUNS number prior to the issuance of a financial
assistance award and for grant award payment; both EIN and DUNS are also required to
register with SAM (see below). The EIN base for an organization is the IRS Tax ID
number, for individuals it is their social security number, (both the EIN and social
security number are nine-digit numbers). Organizations and individuals submitting their
applications must correctly differentiate the EIN from the DUNS since both are nine-digit
numbers. If these numbers are not correctly identified in the application, a delay in the
issuance of the funding award or incorrect payment to a recipient organization may result.
Organizations applying for an EIN should plan on a minimum of two full weeks to obtain
an EIN. For assistance registering an EIN, please contact the IRS helpline. DHS/FEMA
cannot assist applicants with questions related to obtaining a current EIN.
Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number
The DUNS number must be included in the data entry field labeled "Organizational
DUNS" on the SF-424 form. Instructions for obtaining a DUNS number can be found at
the following website: http://www.grants.gov//web/grants/applicants/organizationregistration/step-1-obtain-duns-number.html.
The applicant must provide a DUNS number with their application. This number is a
required field for all subsequent steps in the application submission. Applicants should
verify they have a DUNS number, or take the steps necessary to obtain one.
Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the DUNS number request
line at (866) 705-5711. DHS/FEMA cannot assist applicants with questions related to
obtaining a current DUNS number.
System for Award Management (SAM)
Applicants applying for grant funds electronically through Grants.gov must register with
SAM. Step-by-step instructions for registering with SAM can be found here:
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organization-registration/step-2-registerwith-sam.html. All applicants must register with SAM in order to apply online. Failure
to register with SAM will result in the application being rejected by Grants.gov during
the submissions process.
Payment under any DHS/FEMA award is contingent on the recipient’s having a current
SAM registration. The SAM registration process must be completed by the applicant. It
is imperative that the information provided by the applicant is correct and current. Please
ensure that the organization’s name, address, DUNS number and EIN are up to date in
SAM and that the DUNS number used in SAM is the same one used to apply for all other
DHS/FEMA awards.
SAM registration is a multi-step process including validating the EIN with the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) to obtain a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
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The CAGE code is only valid for one year after issuance and must be current at the time
of application.
SAM sends notifications to the registered user via email 60, 30, and 15 days prior to
expiration of the SAM registration for the Entity. SAM registration may lapse due to
inactivity. To update or renew Entity records(s) in SAM, applicants will need to create a
SAM User Account and link it to the migrated Entity records.
For assistance registering, please go to SAM or call 866-606-8220. DHS/FEMA cannot
assist applicants with questions related to registering in SAM or obtaining a current
CAGE code.
Authorized Organizational Representative
The next step in the registration process is creating a username and password with
Grants.gov to become an AOR. AORs will need to know the DUNS number of the
organization for which they will be submitting applications to complete this process.
Applicants must register the individual who is able to make legally binding commitments
for the applicant organization as the AOR; this step is often missed and it is crucial for
valid submissions. To read more detailed instructions for creating a profile on
Grants.gov visit: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organizationregistration/step-3-username-password.html.
AOR Authorization
After creating a profile on Grants.gov, the E-Biz Point of Contact (POC), who is a
representative from the applicant organization listed as the contact for SAM, will receive
an email to grant the AOR permission to submit applications on behalf of the
organization. The E-Biz POC will then log in to Grants.gov and approve an individual as
the AOR, thereby granting permission to submit applications. After AOR approval, an
individual may submit their application online. To learn more about AOR Authorization,
visit: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organization-registration/step-4-aorauthorization.html. To track AOR status, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organization-registration/step-5-track-aorstatus.html.
Submitting an Initial Application in Grants.gov
Applicants must submit their initial application through Grants.gov. Applicants may
need to first create a Grants.gov user profile by visiting the Get Registered section of the
Grants.gov website. Successful completion of this step is necessary for FEMA to
determine eligibility of the applicant. Applicants should complete this initial step on-line
which requires completing:
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Standard Form 424 (SF-424), Application for Federal Assistance, and
Grants.gov (GG) Form Certification Regarding Lobbying Form.

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Both forms are available in the Forms tab under SF-424 Family. The initial application
cannot be started or submitted in Grants.gov until the applicant’s registration in SAM is
confirmed.
Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov by selecting Apply for
Grants. Enter the CFDA number or the Opportunity ID Number noted in this NOFO,
select Download Application Package, and follow the prompts to download the
application package. The information submitted in Grants.gov will be retrieved by ND
Grants, which will allow DHS/FEMA to determine if an applicant is eligible. Applicants
are encouraged to submit their initial application in Grants.gov at least ten days
before the April 25, 2016, application deadline.
For assistance applying through Grants.gov, please go to the Grant Application page,
contact [email protected], or call 800-518-4726. FEMA cannot assist applicants with
questions related to registering with Grants.gov.
Submitting the Complete Application in Non Disaster Grants System (ND Grants)
Eligible applicants will be notified by FEMA and asked to proceed with submitting their
complete application package in ND Grants. Applicants can register early with ND
Grants and are encouraged to begin their ND Grants registration at the time of this
announcement. Early registration will allow applicants to have adequate time to start and
complete their application.
In ND Grants, applicants will be prompted to submit all of the information contained in
the following forms. Applicants should review these forms before applying to ensure
they include all required information.
 Standard Form 424A, Budget Information (Non-construction);
 Standard Form 424B, Standard Assurances (Non-construction);
 Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
 Standard Form 424C, Budget Information (Construction) if applying for
grants to support construction;
 Standard Form 424D, Standard Assurances (Construction) if applying for
funds to use for construction;
 Investment Justification(s);
 Detailed Budget(s); and
 Indirect Cost Agreement, if applicable
For assistance registering for the ND Grants system, please contact [email protected]
or (800) 865-4076.

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Electronic Signature
Applications submitted through Grants.gov may constitute a submission as electronically
signed applications. When submitting the application through Grants.gov, the name of
the applicant’s AOR will be inserted into the signature line of the application.
Applicants experiencing difficulties accessing information or who have questions should
call the grants.gov customer support hotline at (800) 518-4726 or email grants.gov at
[email protected].
DHS/FEMA may not make a TSGP award to an applicant until the applicant has
complied with all applicable DUNS and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not
fully complied with the requirements by the time DHS/FEMA is ready to make an award,
DHS/FEMA may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award and use
that determination as a basis for making an award to another applicant.
Intergovernmental Review
An intergovernmental review may be required. Applicants must contact their state’s
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to comply with the state’s process under Executive Order
12372 (see http://www.fws.gov/policy/library/rgeo12372.pdf). Name and addresses of
the SPOCs are maintained at the Office of Management and Budget’s home page at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_spoc to ensure currency.
Funding Restrictions
Federal funds made available through this award may only be used for the purpose set
forth in this award and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award.
Award funds may not be used for matching funds for any other Federal awards, lobbying,
or intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federal
funds may not be used to sue the Federal government or any other government entity.
Additionally, pursuant to Executive Order 13688, DHS/FEMA has issued IB 407 which
has placed further restrictions on controlled equipment. For more information on the
Controlled Equipment List and Prohibited Equipment, see Appendix C: Funding
Guidelines.
Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Compliance
As a Federal agency, FEMA is required to consider the effects of its actions on the
environment and historic properties to ensure that all activities and programs funded by
the agency, including grants-funded projects, comply with Federal EHP regulations, laws
and Executive Orders as applicable. Recipients and subrecipients proposing projects that
have the potential to impact the environment, including but not limited to construction of
communication towers, modification or renovation of existing buildings, structures and
facilities, or new construction including replacement of facilities, must participate in the
FEMA EHP review process. The EHP review process involves the submission of a
detailed project description that explains the goals and objectives of the proposed project
along with supporting documentation so that FEMA may determine whether the proposed
project has the potential to impact environmental resources and/or historic properties. In
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some cases, FEMA also is required to consult with other regulatory agencies and the
public in order to complete the review process. The EHP review process must be
completed before funds are released to carry out the proposed project. FEMA will not
fund projects that are initiated without the required EHP review.
Additionally, all recipients are required to comply with DHS/FEMA EHP Policy
Guidance. This EHP Policy Guidance can be found in FP 108-023-1, Environmental
Planning and Historic Preservation Policy Guidance, and FP 108.24.4, Environmental
Planning and Historical Preservation Policy.
SAFECOM
Recipients (including subrecipients) who receive awards under the TSGP that wholly or
partially provide funding for emergency communication projects and related activities
must comply with the most recent version of the SAFECOM Guidance on Emergency
Communications Grants. This guidance provides recommendations to recipients
regarding interoperable emergency communications projects, including allowable costs,
eligible activities, grants management best practices for emergency communications
grants, and information on technical standards that ensure greater interoperability. The
guidance is intended to ensure that Federally-funded investments are compatible,
interoperable, and support the national goals and objectives for improving emergency
communications nationwide. Recipients (including subrecipients) investing in
broadband-related investments should review Information Bulletin (IB 386), Clarification
on Use of DHS/FEMA Public Safety Grant Funds for Broadband-Related Expenditures
and Investments, and consult their FEMA HQ Program Analyst on such investments
before developing applications.
Pre-award Costs
Pre-award costs are allowable only with the prior written approval of FEMA and if they
are included in the award agreement. To request pre-award costs, a written request must
be included with the application. The request must be signed by the Authorized
Representative of the entity. The letter must outline what the pre-award costs are for,
including a detailed budget break-out of pre-award costs from the post-award costs, and a
justification for approval.
Direct Costs
Cost Principles
Costs charged to this award must be consistent with the Cost Principles for
Federal Awards located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E.
Planning
Planning related costs are allowed under this program only as described in this
NOFO.
Organization
Organization related costs are allowed under this program only as described in
this NOFO.
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Equipment
Equipment related costs are allowed under this program only as described in this
NOFO.
Training
Training related costs are allowed under this program only as described in this
NOFO.
Exercise
Exercise related costs are allowed under this program only as described in this
NOFO.
Construction and Renovation
Construction and renovation costs to achieve capability targets related to
preventing, preparing for, protecting against, or responding to acts of terrorism are
allowed under this program. For construction costs to be allowed, they must be
specifically approved by FEMA in writing prior to the use of any program funds
for construction or renovation. Limits on the total amount of grant funding that
may be used for construction or renovation may apply. See Appendix C for
additional details. Additionally, recipients are required to submit a SF-424C
Budget and budget detail citing the project costs.
Operational Overtime
Operational Overtime costs are allowed under this program.
Travel
Domestic travel costs are allowed under this program as described in this NOFO.
International travel is not an allowable cost under this program unless approved in
advance by FEMA.
Maintenance and Sustainment
Maintenance and Sustainment related costs, such as maintenance contracts,
warranties, repair or replacement costs, upgrades, and user fees are allowable as
described in FEMA Policy FP 205-402-125-1 (http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/assets/documents/32474).
For additional details on allowable costs under the TSGP, see Appendix C of this
NOFO – FY 16 TSGP Funding Guidelines.
Management and Administration (M&A) Costs
Management and administration costs are allowed. Recipients may use up to five percent
(5%) of the amount of the award for M&A. M&A activities are those defined as directly
relating to the management and administration of TSGP funds, such as financial
management and monitoring.

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Indirect (Facilities & Administrative [F&A]) Costs
Indirect costs are allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.414. With
the exception of recipients who have never received a negotiated indirect cost rate as
described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.414(f), recipients must have an approved indirect cost rate
agreement with their cognizant Federal agency to charge indirect costs to this award. A
copy of the approved rate (a fully executed, agreement negotiated with the applicant’s
cognizant Federal agency) is required at the time of application, and must be provided to
FEMA before indirect costs are charged to the award.
TSGP Specific Application Instructions
All applicants will submit their TSGP grant application, the associated IJs to include
detailed budgets and associated MOUs/MOAs as a file attachment within ND Grants
prior to the application deadline.
Investment Justification (IJ)
As part of the FY 2016 TSGP application process, applicants must develop a formal IJ
that addresses each initiative being proposed for funding, including a project’s M&A
costs. An agency may submit up to eight IJs per region. Agencies may also submit up to
five additional IJs for projects related to law enforcement providers that are not part of
the public transportation agency. The IJ must demonstrate how proposed projects
address gaps and deficiencies (identified in a current vulnerability assessment) in current
programs and capabilities and link to one or more core capabilities identified in the Goal.
The applicant may attach the vulnerability assessment, or cite relevant sections/passages
within the IJ to demonstrate the linkage between the project request and the identified
vulnerability. The IJ should also describe the agency’s current security posture to
demonstrate why the proposed project is necessary and appropriate. The IJ must
demonstrate the ability to provide enhancements consistent with the purpose of the
program and guidance provided by FEMA. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit
a separate IJ for each proposed project. TSGP projects must be: 1) both feasible and
effective at reducing the risks for which the project was designed; and 2) able to be fully
completed within the three-year period of performance. Applicants must ensure that the
IJ is consistent with all applicable requirements outlined in this application kit.
Applicants will find an IJ Template in Appendix E – Investment Justification Template.
This worksheet may be used as a guide to assist applicants in IJ preparation.
Applicants must provide information in the following categories for each proposed
investment:
A. Background
B. Strategic and Program Priorities
C. Impact
D. Funding/Implementation Plan
Applicants must use the following file naming convention when submitting the IJs as part
of the FY 2016 TSGP:

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Region_ Agency_IJ Number (Example: Chicago_CTA_IJ 1)
Operational Packages (OPacks)
Applicants that meet basic OPack eligibility requirements may elect to pursue OPack
funding, such as Canine Teams, Mobile Explosive Screening Teams, and Anti-Terrorism
Teams, for new capabilities as well as to sustain existing OPacks. Applicants pursuing
both new OPacks and sustainment funding for existing OPacks must indicate in their IJs
which is the higher priority for their agency. Additionally, applicants pursuing either
new teams or sustainment of existing teams must include the number of OPack teams
already in place (either funded by the agency, or by the TSGP).
In addition, recipients must commit to minimum training standards to be set by the
Department for all Federally-funded security positions.
Detailed Budget
Applicants must provide a detailed budget for the funds requested. The detailed budget
must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within ND Grants.
Applicants will find a sample Budget Detail Worksheet in Appendix F – Sample Budget
Detail Worksheet. The budget must be complete, reasonable, and cost-effective in
relation to the proposed project. The budget should provide the basis of computation of
all project-related costs, any appropriate narrative, and a detailed justification of M&A
costs. A recipient may not obligate, expend, or draw down funds until a budget and
budget narrative have been approved by FEMA. The budget detail worksheet may be
used as a guide to assist applicants in the preparation of the budget and budget narrative.
Note: Design and Planning/Engineering costs must be clearly identified in a separate line
item in order for partial funding to be released prior to EHP review and approval.
Detailed budgets must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within
ND Grants. Applicants must use the following file naming convention when submitting
detailed budgets as part of the TSGP:
Region_Agency_IJ Number_Budget (Example: Chicago_CTA_IJ _1_Budget)
Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Requirements
A portion of the information routinely submitted in the course of applying for funding or
reporting under certain programs or provided in the course of an entity’s grant
management activities under those programs which are under Federal control may be
subject to protection under an SSI marking, and must be properly identified and
marked. SSI is a control designation used by DHS to protect transportation security
related information. It is applied to information about security programs, vulnerability
and threat assessments, screening processes, technical specifications of certain screening
equipment and objects used to test screening equipment, and equipment used for
communicating security information relating to air, land, or maritime
transportation. Further information can be found at 49 C.F.R. § 1520.7.

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For the purposes of the TSGP, and due to the high-frequency of SSI found in IJs, all IJs
shall be considered SSI and treated as such until they have been subject to review for SSI
by FEMA. Therefore applicants shall label all application documents as SSI in
accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 1520.13.
E.

Application Review Information
Application Evaluation Criteria
Prior to making a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency is required by 31 U.S.C. §
3321 and 41 U.S.C. § 2313 to review information available through any OMB-designated
repositories of government-wide eligibility qualification or financial integrity
information. Therefore, application evaluation criteria may include the following risk
based considerations of the applicant: (1) financial stability; (2) quality of management
systems and ability to meet management standards; (3) history of performance in
managing Federal awards; (4) reports and findings from audits; and (5) ability to
effectively implement statutory, regulatory, or other requirements.
Additionally, FY 2016 TSGP applications will be evaluated through a review process for
completeness, adherence to programmatic guidelines, and anticipated effectiveness of the
proposed Investments. This section is a synopsis. For additional information, please see
Appendix D - Evaluation Plan, Scoring Criteria, and Score Sheet.
Applications requesting funds will be reviewed and selected based on the following
criteria:
1. Risk Group Score. The agency’s risk group score is a score of 1-10 generated for
each transit agency based on relative risk. This score is calculated by a risk process
developed and maintained by FEMA and TSA.
2. Funding Priority Areas. Projects will be scored based on the extent to which they
align with the Funding Priority Areas (see Table 1 below).
3. Risk Mitigation Score. Projects will be evaluated based on the potential risk
mitigation of the project (as determined by the information provided in the IJ). This
score has several possible components, and is calculated by the average of the
applicable sub-components described below, and shown in Table 1 below.
a. Cost effectiveness. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized on the expected
impact on security relative to the investment.
b. Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events. Projects will be evaluated and
prioritized on their ability to reduce risk associated with potential terrorist attacks
and all other types of hazards.
c. Sustainability without additional Federal funds and leveraging of other
funding. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized regarding the extent to which
they exhibit a likelihood of success, or continued success, without requiring
additional Federal assistance.
d. Timelines. Projects will be evaluated and prioritized on the ability of the
applicant to complete the proposed project within submitted timeframes, and how
quickly the project can be implemented once funding is received due to planning
activities, contracting issues, construction requirement, or other such factors.
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e. BASE Deficiency. Projects will be evaluated on linkages to deficiencies
identified in their BASE or a comparable vulnerability assessment/security plan.
4. Regional Collaboration. Projects will be given an additional 0-1.5 points based on
the collaboration of agencies within a specified region.
Table 1: Funding Priority Areas / Risk Mitigation Score Components
Priority

Project Types

A

Operational Activities
(Training,
Drills/Exercises, Public
Awareness, Security
Planning)

B

Operational Deterrence
(OPacks, Directed
Patrols on Overtime)

C

Capital Projects

Risk Mitigation Score Components
 Cost effectiveness
 Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events
 Sustainability without additional Federal funds/leveraging of
other Federal funding
 Timelines
 BASE Deficiency linked to assessment score
 Cost effectiveness
 Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events
 Sustainability without additional Federal funds/leveraging of
other funding
 Timelines
 Cost effectiveness
 Ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events
 Sustainability without additional Federal funds/leveraging of
other funding
 Timelines

FEMA headquarters grants management specialists will also conduct a financial risk
assessment using the following criteria:
 Allowability, allocability, and financial reasonableness of the proposed budget
and investment information, and
 Whether the recipient meets the financial and legal requirements listed in 2 C.F.R.
Part 200.
Review and Selection Process
Recipients must comply with all administrative requirements described herein ―
including the submission of IJs, budgets, and other application materials as required.
Having met all administrative requirements, the application will be scored based on a
methodology that will ensure consistent and accurate evaluations of projects and
proposals.
Grant projects must be: 1) both feasible and effective at reducing the risks for which the
project was designed; and 2) able to be fully completed within the three-year period of
performance.
FEMA will use the information provided in the application, as well as any supporting
documentation, to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the grant project.
Information that would assist in the feasibility and effectiveness determination includes
the following:
 Scope of work (purpose and objectives of the project, identification of what is
being protected)
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






Desired outcomes, including expected long-term impact where applicable
Summary of status of planning and design accomplished to date (e.g., included in
a capital improvement plan)
Previous project phases completed
Evidence of linkage to a recent vulnerability assessment
Description of current security posture of the requesting agency
Project schedule

Recipients are expected to conform, as applicable, with accepted engineering practices,
established codes, standards, modeling techniques, and best practices.
The following process will be used to make awards for the program:
 FEMA will verify compliance with each of the administrative and eligibility
criteria identified in the NOFO.
 Eligible applications will be reviewed by a National Review Panel (NRP) to
determine the risk mitigation and regional collaboration scores. The NRP will
consist of Federal officials from Federal Transit Administration, DHS, TSA, and
FEMA. Each panelist will independently review each application and score it
based on the criteria outlined in Table 1 above using a standard scoring sheet.
 The NRP will meet to review and compare scores with discussion of project
criteria. Each panelist will then confirm their final scores. Panelist scores will be
averaged to obtain scores for each criteria on each project.
 FEMA will calculate a total score to aid with funding selections. The total score
will consist of four individual parts: an agency-based risk score, an alignment to
the funding priority areas score, a score based on project risk mitigation, and the
degree of regional collaboration. Final project scores will be calculated as
follows:
Risk Group Score
+
Funding Priority Area Score
+
Risk Mitigation Score
+
Regional Collaboration Component



The NRP results will be reviewed by an Executive Committee. The Executive
Committee, made up of senior leadership from FEMA and TSA, will review the
NRP’s scoring summary and funding recommendations.
The output of the Executive Committee review will be the final slate of
recommended projects, the associated funding recommendations and official
comments and justifications. FEMA and TSA will brief the final results of the
Executive Committee’s review, approved projects and funding to senior
DHS/FEMA leadership through multiple briefings. Ultimately, TSGP authorizing
statutes place final funding determinations at the discretion of the Secretary of
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Homeland Security. The final slate of approved projects will then be forwarded
to DHS/FEMA for final award processing.
Prior to making a Federal award with a total amount of Federal share greater than the
simplified acquisition threshold, DHS is required to review and consider any information
about the applicant that is in the designated integrity and performance system accessible
through SAM (currently FAPIIS).
An applicant, at its option, may review information in the designated integrity and
performance systems accessible through SAM and comment on any information about
itself that a Federal awarding agency previously entered and is currently in the designated
integrity and performance system accessible through SAM.
DHS will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in
the designated integrity and performance system, in making a judgment about the
applicant’s integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under Federal awards
when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in 2 C.F.R.
§200.205.
F.

Federal Award Administration Information
Notice of Award
Notification of award approval is made through the ND Grants system through an automatic email to the awardee point of contact (the “authorized official”) listed in the initial application.
The “award date” for TSGP will be the date that FEMA approves the award. The awardee
should follow the directions in the notification to confirm acceptance of the award.
Recipients must accept their awards no later than 90 days from the award date. The recipient
shall notify the awarding agency of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award
through the ND Grants system. Instructions on accepting or declining an award in the ND
Grants system, can be found in the ND Grants Grantee Training Manual.
Funds will remain on hold until the recipient accepts the award through the ND Grants system
and all other conditions of award have been satisfied, or the award is otherwise rescinded.
Failure to accept the grant award within the 90 day timeframe may result in a loss of funds.
Administrative and National Policy requirements
All successful applicants for all DHS/FEMA grant and cooperative agreements are required to
comply with DHS Standard Administrative Terms and Conditions, which are available online at:
DHS Standard Terms and Conditions.
The applicable DHS Standard Administrative Terms and Conditions will be those in effect at the
time in which the award was made.
Before accepting the award the authorized official should carefully read the award package. The
award package contains instructions on administering the grant award, as well as the terms and
conditions with which the recipient must comply. Recipients must accept all conditions in this
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NOFO as well any Special Terms and Conditions in the Notice of Award to receive an award
under this program.
Reporting
Recipients are required to submit various financial and programmatic reports as a condition of
award acceptance. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if these reports are
delinquent.
Federal Financial Reporting Requirements
Federal Financial Report (FFR)
Recipients must report obligations and expenditures on a quarterly basis through the FFR
(SF-425) to FEMA. Recipients must file the FFR electronically using PARS. A FFR
report must be submitted quarterly throughout the period of performance, including
partial calendar quarters, as well as for periods where no grant award activity occurs.
Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if these reports are delinquent,
demonstrate lack of progress, or are insufficient in detail.
Recipients may review the Federal Financial Reporting Form (FFR) (SF-425) here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/grants/approved_forms/SF-425.pdf,
SF-425 OMB #00348-0061.
Financial Reporting Periods and Due Dates
The following reporting periods and due dates apply for the FFR:
Reporting Period
October 1 – December 31
January 1 – March 31
April 1 – June 30
July 1 – September 30

Report Due Date
January 30
April 30
July 30
October 30

Financial and Compliance Audit Report
For audits of fiscal years beginning on or after December 26, 2014, recipients that expend
$750,000 or more from all Federal funding sources during their fiscal year are required to
submit an organization-wide financial and compliance audit report. The audit must be
performed in accordance with the requirements of GAO’s Government Auditing
Standards, located at http://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybk01.htm, and the requirements of
Subpart F of 2 C.F.R. Part 200, located at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?node=sp2.1.200.f.
For audits of fiscal years beginning prior to December 26, 2014, recipients that expend
$500,000 or more from all Federal funding sources during their fiscal year are required to
submit an organization-wide financial and compliance audit report. The audit must be
performed in accordance with GAO’s Government Auditing Standards, located at
http://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybk01.htm, and OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States,
Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, located at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a133_compliance_supplement_2012
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Program Performance Reporting Requirements
Performance Progress Report (SF-PPR)
Recipients are responsible for providing updated performance reports using the SF-PPR
on a biannual basis. Recipients must submit the cover page of the SF-PPR as an
attachment in the ND Grants system. The SF-PPR can be accessed online at
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fap/SF-PPR_Cover%20Sheet.pdf.
The SF-PPR should document accomplishments as they relate to the approved investment
justification(s), milestones achieved, overall project status, and any potential issues that
may affect project completion.
Performance Reporting Periods and Due Dates
The following reporting periods and due dates apply for the PPR:
Reporting Period
January 1 – June 30
July 1 – December 31

Report Due Date
July 30
January 30

Closeout Reporting Requirements
FEMA will close out the grant award when it determines that all applicable
administrative actions and all required work of the TSGP award have been completed by
the recipient. This section summarizes the actions that recipients must take to complete
the closeout process in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.343 at the end of the grant’s
period of performance or the issuance of a Grant Amendment Notice issued to close out
the grant.
Within 90 days after the end of the period of performance, or after an amendment has
been issued to close out a grant, whichever comes first, recipients must submit a final
FFR and final progress report detailing all accomplishments and a qualitative summary of
the impact of those accomplishments throughout the period of performance, as well as the
following documentation:
1) Final request for payment, if applicable;
2) SF-425 – Final Federal Financial Report;
3) SF-PPR – Final Performance Progress Report detailing project accomplishments
throughout the period of performance with ties back to the original gaps laid out in
the investment justification(s);
4) A qualitative narrative summary on the impact of those accomplishments throughout
the entire period of performance submitted to the respective GPD Program Analyst in
a Word document;
5) Other documents required by program guidance or terms and conditions of the
award.
If applicable, an inventory of all construction projects that used funds from this program
must be reported using the Real Property Status Report (Standard Form SF-429) available
at http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/grants/approved_forms/sf-429.pdf

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Additionally, recipients must liquidate all obligations incurred under the TSGP award no
later than 90 calendar days after the end date of the period of performance or issuance of
a Grant Amendment Notice that closes out the award, whichever comes first. If the
recipients fails to liquidate its obligations within this time period, FEMA may disallow
the costs associated with those unliquidated obligations. Recipients are also responsible
for promptly returning to FEMA the balance of any funds that have been drawn down,
but remain unliquidated.
After these reports have been reviewed and approved by FEMA, a close-out notice will
be completed to close out the grant. The notice will indicate the period of performance as
closed, list any remaining funds the recipient has not drawn down that will be
deobligated, and address requirements for record retention, and disposition and reporting
requirements for any equipment or real property purchased using TSGP grant funding.
If FEMA has made reasonable attempts through multiple contacts to close out awards
within the required 180 days, FEMA may waive the requirement for a particular report
and administratively close the award. If this action is taken, consideration for subsequent
awards to the recipient may be impacted or restricted.
In addition, any TSGP recipient that issues subgrants to any subrecipients is responsible
for closing out those subgrants as described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.343. TSGP recipients must
ensure that they complete the closeout of their subgrants in time to submit all necessary
documentation and information to FEMA during the closeout of their own grant award.
G.

DHS Awarding Agency Contact Information
Contact and Resource Information
Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID)
CSID is a non-emergency comprehensive management and information resource
developed by DHS/FEMA for grants stakeholders. CSID provides general information
on all FEMA grant programs and maintains a comprehensive database containing key
personnel contact information at the Federal, state, and local levels. When necessary,
recipients will be directed to a Federal point of contact who can answer specific
programmatic questions or concerns. CSID can be reached by phone at (800) 368-6498
or by e-mail at [email protected], Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST.
GPD Grant Operations Division
GPD’s Grant Operations Division Business Office provides support regarding financial
matters and budgetary technical assistance. Additional guidance and information can be
obtained by contacting the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to [email protected].
FEMA Regional Offices
FEMA Regional Offices also may provide fiscal support, including pre- and post-award
administration and technical assistance such as conducting cash analysis, financial
monitoring, and audit resolution to the grant programs included in this solicitation. GPD
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will provide programmatic support and technical assistance. A list of contacts in FEMA
Regions is available online.
Systems Information
Grants.gov. For technical assistance with Grants.gov, please call the customer
support hotline at (800)518-4726.
Non-Disaster (ND) Grants. For technical assistance with the ND Grants system,
please contact [email protected] or (800)865-4076.
GPD Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (GPD EHP)
The FEMA GPD EHP Team provides guidance and information about the EHP review
process to recipients and subrecipients. All inquiries and communications about GPD
projects or the EHP review process, including the submittal of EHP review materials,
should be sent to [email protected]. EHP Technical Assistance, including the EHP
Screening Form, can be found at http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/201307261806-25045-2839/gpd_ehp_screening_form_omb_1660_0115_june_2011.pdf.
H.

Additional Information
National Preparedness
DHS/FEMA coordinates with local, state, territory, and tribal governments as well as the
private and nonprofit sectors to facilitate whole community, risk driven, and capabilitiesbased approach to preparedness. The FY 2016 TSGP plays an important role in the
implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building,
sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities. Core capabilities are essential for the
execution of critical tasks identified in the National Planning Frameworks for each of the
five mission areas outlined in the National Preparedness Goal. Information on the
National Preparedness System can be found in the National Preparedness System
Description which is posted on the FEMA website at https://www.fema.gov/nationalpreparedness-system. Additional details regarding the National Preparedness System and
how it is supported by the TSGP can be found in Appendix B – Program Priorities.
Payment
FEMA utilizes the Payment and Reporting System (PARS) for financial reporting,
invoicing and tracking payments.
DHS/FEMA uses the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) method of
payment to recipients. To enroll in the DD/EFT, the recipient must complete a Standard
Form 1199A, Direct Deposit Form.
Monitoring
Recipients will be monitored programmatically and financially on an annual and as
needed basis by FEMA staff to ensure that the activities and project goals, objectives,
performance requirements, timelines, milestone completion, budgets, and other related
program criteria are being met.
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Monitoring may be accomplished through either a desk-based review or on-site
monitoring visits, or both. Monitoring will involve the review and analysis of the
financial, programmatic, performance, compliance and administrative processes, policies,
activities, and other attributes of each Federal assistance award and will identify areas
where technical assistance, corrective actions and other support may be needed.
Conflict of Interest
To eliminate and reduce the impact of conflicts of interest in the subaward process,
recipients and pass-through entities must follow their own policies and procedures
regarding the elimination or reduction of conflicts of interest when making
subawards. Recipients and pass-through entities also are required to follow any
applicable state, local, or Tribal statutes or regulations governing conflicts of interest in
the making of subawards.
The recipient or pass-through entity must disclose to FEMA, in writing, any real or
potential conflict of interest as defined by the Federal, state, local, or Tribal statutes or
regulations or their own existing policies, that may arise during the administration of the
Federal award. Recipients and pass-through entities must disclose any real or potential
conflicts to their Program Analyst within five days of learning of the conflict of
interest. Similarly, subrecipients must disclose any real or potential conflict of interest to
the pass-through entity as required by the Recipient’s conflict of interest policies, or any
applicable state, local, or Tribal statutes or regulations.
Conflicts of interest may arise during the process of FEMA making a Federal award in
situations where an employee, officer, or agent, any members of his or her immediate
family, his or her partner has a close personal relationship, a business relationship, or a
professional relationship, with an applicant, subapplicant, recipient, subrecpient, or
FEMA employee.
Extensions
Extensions to this program are allowed. Extensions to the initial period of performance
identified in the award will only be considered through formal, written requests to the
recipient’s respective FEMA HQ Program Analyst and must contain specific and
compelling justifications as to why an extension is required. Recipients are advised to
coordinate with the FEMA HQ Program Analyst as needed, when preparing an extension
request. All extension requests must address the following:
1) Grant program, fiscal year, and award number;
2) Reason for delay – this must include details of the legal, policy, or
operational challenges being experienced that prevent the final outlay of
awarded funds by the applicable deadline;
3) Current status of the activity/activities;
4) Approved period of performance termination date and new project completion
date;
5) Amount of funds drawn down to date;
6) Remaining available funds, both Federal and non-Federal;
7) Budget outlining how remaining Federal and non-Federal funds will be
expended;
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8) Plan for completion, including milestones and timeframes for achieving each
milestone and the position/person responsible for implementing the plan for
completion; and
9) Certification that the activity/activities will be completed within the extended
period of performance without any modification to the original Statement of
Work, as described in the investment justification and approved by
DHS/FEMA.
Extension requests will be granted only due to compelling legal, policy, or operational
challenges. Extension requests will only be considered for the following reasons:





Contractual commitments by the grant recipient with vendors or sub-recipients
prevent completion of the project within the existing period of performance;
The project must undergo a complex environmental review that cannot be
completed within this timeframe;
Projects are long-term by design and therefore acceleration would compromise
core programmatic goals; and
Where other special circumstances exist.

The recipient must submit all proposed extension requests to DHS/FEMA for review and
approval no later than 120 days prior to the end of the period of performance. In
accordance with GPD policy, extensions are typically granted for no more than a six
month time period.

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Appendix A – FY 2016 TSGP Eligible Rail, Intra-city Bus, and Ferry
Public Transportation Agencies
State

AZ

Urban Area

Phoenix Area
Tucson Area
Fresno Area
Greater Los
Angeles Area (Los
Angeles/Long
Beach and
Anaheim/Santa
Ana UASI Areas)
Sacramento Area

CA

San Diego Area

San Francisco Bay
Area

CO

Denver Area

DC/
MD/
VA

Greater National
Capital Region
(National Capital
Region and
Baltimore UASI
Areas)

FL

1

Jacksonville Area

Eligible System
City of Phoenix Public Transit Department
Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority
(Valley Metro)
City of Tucson Transit
Fresno Area Express
City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Foothill Transit
Long Beach Transit
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Montebello Bus Lines
Omnitrans (San Bernardino)
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)
Sacramento Regional Transit District
North San Diego County Transit District (NCTD)
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit)
Altamont Commuter Express (ACE)
Central Contra Costa Transit Authority
City of Alameda Ferry Services (Blue and Gold Lines Fleet)
City of Vallejo Transportation Program (Ferry only)
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain)
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI)
San Mateo County Transit Authority (SamTrans)
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Transbay Joint Powers Authority
Regional Transportation District
Arlington Transit (ART)
City of Alexandria (Alexandria Transit Company)
Fairfax County Department of Transportation
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
Montgomery County Department of Transportation
Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission
Prince George's County Department of Public Works and
Transportation
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Asset
on DHS
TTAL1

X

X

X

Jacksonville Transportation Authority

Agency indicated has one or more TTAL assets within its system

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Agencies

State

Urban Area
Miami/Fort
Lauderdale Area
(Miami and Fort
Lauderdale UASI)
Orlando Area
Tampa Area

GA

Atlanta Area

HI

Honolulu Area

IL

UrbanaChampaign Area

IL/IN

Chicago Area

IN
KY

Indianapolis Area
Louisville Area

LA

New Orleans Area

MA

Boston Area
Springfield Area

MI

Detroit Area

MN
MO

Lansing Area
Twin Cities
Kansas City Area

MO-IL

St. Louis Area

NC
NM

Charlotte Area
Albuquerque Area
Las Vegas Area
Reno Area
Albany Area
Buffalo Area
Rochester Area

NV
NY

NY/NJ
/ CT

New York
City/Northern New
Jersey Area (New
York City and
Jersey
City/Newark UASI
Areas)
Cincinnati Area

OH

Cleveland Area
Columbus Area

Eligible System

Asset
on DHS
TTAL1

Broward County Division of Mass Transit
Miami-Dade Transit
South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Tri-Rail)
Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)
Pinellas Sun Coast Transit Authority
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation
Services

X

Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
Northeast Illinois Commuter Railroad Corporation (METRA)
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD)
PACE Suburban Bus
Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation
Transit Authority of River City
Jefferson Parish Department of Transportation
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (NORTA)
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
City of Detroit Department of Transportation
Detroit Transportation Corporation
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
Capital Area Transportation Authority
Metro Transit
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Bi-State Development Agency (Metro)
Madison County Transit District
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
Sun Tran of Albuquerque
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Capital District Transportation Authority
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Connecticut Transit
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) (all
components)
New Jersey Transit Corp. (NJT)
New York City Department of Transportation
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)
Westchester County Department of Transportation
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Central Ohio Transit Authority

X

X

X
X
X
X

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State

OR
PA
PA/D
E/ NJ

Urban Area

Eligible System

Dayton Area
Eugene Area

Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority
Lane Transit District
Clark County Public Transportation Benefit Area (C-TRAN)
Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (Tri-Met)
Port Authority Of Allegheny County
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Delaware Transit Corporation
New Jersey Transit
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Metropolitan Bus Authority
Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (heavy
rail)
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Memphis Area Transit Authority
Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T)
Trinity Railway Express (TRE)
Mass Transit Department City of El Paso
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Utah Transit Authority
Hampton Roads Transit
Greater Richmond Transit Company
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound
Transit)
King County Department of Transportation
Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area
Corporation (Pierce Transit)
Snohomish County Transportation Benefit Area Corporation
(Community Transit)
Spokane Transit Authority
Madison Metro Transit
Milwaukee County Transit System

Portland Area
Pittsburgh Area

Philadelphia Area

PR

San Juan Area

RI

Providence Area
Memphis Area
Nashville Area
Austin Area
Dallas/Fort
Worth/Arlington
Area
El Paso Area
Houston Area
San Antonio Area
Salt Lake City Area
Norfolk Area
Richmond Area

TN

TX

UT
VA

WA

WI

Seattle Area

Spokane Area
Madison Area
Milwaukee Area

Asset
on DHS
TTAL1

X
X
X

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Appendix B – FY 2016 TSGP Program Priorities
Alignment of TSGP to the National Preparedness System
The Nation utilizes the National Preparedness System to build, sustain, and deliver core
capabilities in order to achieve the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal). The Goal is “a secure
and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent,
protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the
greatest risk.” The objective of the National Preparedness System is to facilitate an integrated,
whole community risk informed, capabilities-based approach to preparedness. The guidance,
programs, processes, and systems that support each component of the National Preparedness
System enable a collaborative, whole community approach to national preparedness that engages
individuals, families, communities, private and nonprofit sectors, faith-based organizations, and
all levels of government (http://www.fema.gov/whole-community).
The FY 2016 TSGP plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness
System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities. Delivering
core capabilities requires the combined effort of the whole community, rather than the exclusive
effort of any single organization or level of government. TSGP’s allowable costs support efforts
to build and sustain core capabilities across the five mission areas.
To support building, sustaining, and delivering these core capabilities recipients will use the
components of the National Preparedness System. The components of the National Preparedness
System are: Identifying and Assessing Risk; Estimating Capability Requirements; Building and
Sustaining Capabilities; Planning to Deliver Capabilities; Validating Capabilities; and Reviewing
and Updating. For more information on each component, read the National Preparedness System
Description available at http://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness-system.
Strengthening Governance Integration
DHS/FEMA preparedness grant programs are intended to build and sustain an integrated
network of national capabilities across all levels of government and the whole community. With
declining Federal funds available to support these capabilities, disparate governance structures
must be integrated and refined to ensure resources are targeted to support the most critical needs
of a community based on risk driven, capabilities-based planning. Strong and inclusive
governance systems better ensure that disparate funding streams are coordinated and applied for
maximum impact. In addition to participating in their RTSWG, eligible Transit entities should
actively participate with the surrounding Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) groups,
applicable Area Maritime Security Committee, and other established ad hoc security working
groups.
DHS/FEMA requires that all governance processes that guide the allocation of preparedness
grant funds adhere to the following guiding principles:


Coordination of Investments – resources must be allocated to address the most critical
capability needs.

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





Transparency – stakeholders must be provided visibility on how preparedness grant
funds are allocated and distributed, and for what purpose.
Substantive Local Involvement – the tools and processes that are used to inform the
critical priorities, which DHS/FEMA grants support must include local government
representatives. At the state and regional levels, local risk assessments must be included
in the overarching analysis to ensure that the threats and hazards of most concern to the
jurisdiction are accounted for.
Flexibility with Accountability – recognition of unique preparedness gaps at the local
level, as well as maintaining and sustaining existing capabilities.
Support of Regional Coordination – recognition of inter/intra-state partnerships and
dependencies at the state and regional level, and within metropolitan areas.

Risk-Based Funding
Based upon ongoing intelligence analysis, extensive security reviews, consultations with
operations and security officials of mass transit and passenger rail agencies, state and local
government officials, and Federal security partners, DHS/FEMA will focus its available transit
security grant dollars on the highest-risk systems in our country’s largest metropolitan areas, and
projects that have the highest efficacy in reducing risk as evidenced by their linkage to a recent
vulnerability assessment and the agency’s current security posture. Eligible agencies were
identified using a comprehensive, empirically-grounded risk analysis model.
Top Transit Asset List (TTAL) Remediation
DHS has identified critical infrastructure assets of national concern through the TTAL. Critical
infrastructure assets are those vital to the functionality and continuity of a major transit system
such that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national
economic security, public health or safety, or any combination thereof. This specifically
includes critical underwater tunnels, underground stations or tunnels, shared transportation
facilities and other interdependencies of the system, critical systems, and any other asset or
facility that would severely impact the overall system if lost or damaged. With the creation of
the TTAL, DHS can target funding to the remediation of those assets on the list in an informed
and risk-based approach.
The TTAL is dynamic in nature and will be adjusted, as appropriate. Transit agencies may
submit assets they feel should be considered for inclusion on the TTAL by sending an email to
[email protected].
The TTAL is considered SSI. See 49 C.F.R. §1520 and www.tsa.gov/for-industry/sensitivesecurity-information for more information. Agencies that have assets on the TTAL are identified
in Appendix A – Eligible Rail, Intra-city Bus, and Ferry Transit Agencies. TSA will provide
those agencies with the list of their assets that appear on the TTAL in accordance with proper
SSI handling.
Agencies that own a TTAL asset, or have written agreement(s) with the asset owner, and have
complete remediation plans may apply for funds to remediate the asset itself. When applying for
remediation funds, agencies must include a remediation plan for review and approval within their
IJ. If an agency owns an asset that is not on the TTAL, they may still submit remediation
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projects for those assets to be considered either as a potential addition to the TTAL, or as part of
the non-TTAL capital projects review. If requesting funds for consequence management,
applicants must provide in the IJ a detailed description identifying the prevention and protection
measures already addressed, such as closed-circuit television (CCTV), access control, intrusion
detection, physical hardening, etc. Prevention and protection measures must be implemented or
funded to be completed prior to requesting consequence management activities. Even though
TTAL remediation projects are no longer a separate funding priority area, priority consideration
will be given to TTAL capital project requests resulting from a recent vulnerability assessment
and the requesting agency’s current security posture.
Regional Security Coordination
DHS/FEMA places a very high priority on ensuring that all TSGP applications reflect robust
regional coordination and can show an investment strategy that institutionalizes regional security
strategy integration. DHS/FEMA will work with TSGP applicants to strengthen and support
regional consultation processes. Close coordination of the Federal TSGP investments is
encouraged in all applications.
IJs that are developed collaboratively and that involve multiple eligible entities in
implementation will result in funding preferences, as reflected by the regional collaboration
component of the overall project score. Examples of regional efforts include regional drills and
exercises, security training courses, interoperable communications, and public awareness
campaigns (including America’s PrepareAthon!).
Regional Transit Security Working Group (RTSWG) Membership
The following entities must be invited to actively participate in the group and have full
membership rights in the RTSWG: eligible transit agencies and their security providers, eligible
law enforcement agencies (as subrecipients), the state’s Office of Homeland Security, and Amtrak.
For agencies that share assets with Amtrak, close coordination on the expenditure of funds for
security enhancements at shared facilities must occur. The RTSWG must include representation
from the Urban Area Working Groups (UAWGs) and freight railroad carriers if their operations
intersect with that of the transit agencies.
The RTSWG must also extend an invitation to the SAA to serve as a co-chair on the RTSWG
with any other current chairs/co-chairs established by the region; however, the SAA is under no
obligation to accept this position. It is the responsibility of the applicable co-chairs to serve as
facilitators and coordinators for the RTSWG meetings and any other regional transit security
grants activities as determined by each RTSWG. TSA and FEMA will serve as ex-officio
members of the RTSWG.
DHS/FEMA places a very high priority on ensuring that all TSGP applications reflect robust
regional coordination and an investment strategy that institutionalizes and integrates a regional
security risk mitigation strategy. This priority is a core component in the Department’s statewide
grant programs and complements the goals of the UASI.

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Regional Transit Security Strategy (RTSS)
Each RTSWG is required to develop and update a RTSS at least every three years, which is not
required to be submitted as part of the TSGP application. As the owners and operators of
infrastructure that is vital to the well-being of the states and urban areas they serve, it is
imperative that transit systems be incorporated into regional preparedness planning efforts. A
template for developing the RTSS can be found at
https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/2011/fy11_tsgp_rtss.pdf.
The RTSS should serve as the integration point between the individual, risk-based plans and the
overall security goals and objectives of the region. Therefore, the RTSS must demonstrate a
clear linkage to the applicable state and urban area homeland security strategies developed or
currently being developed. It is expected that the security plans and the RTSS will serve as the
basis on which funding is allocated to address regional transit security priorities, and the vehicle
through which transit agencies may justify and access other funding and resources available on a
region-wide basis through the UASI program.
Funding Priority Areas
DHS/FEMA has identified several different project types, and grouped them into three areas.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate IJ for each proposed project, and not to
combine multiple funding priority areas/project types into a single IJ. All projects have the
potential to receive the maximum Funding Priority Area Score, regardless of which Funding
Priority Area the project falls under, depending on its alignment to an identified vulnerability and
impact on the agency’s current security posture.
Table 2: Funding Priority Areas
Funding
Priority
Area

Project Description

Project Types

 Training (basic before follow-on):

A

Operational Activities

B

Operational
Deterrence/Operational
Packages

C

Capital Projects

- Security Awareness
- DHS-Approved Behavior Recognition
Detection Courses
- Counter-Surveillance
- Immediate Actions for Security
Threats/Incidents
 Drills and Exercises
 Public Awareness
 Vulnerability Assessments and Security Plans
 Canine Teams
 Mobile Explosive Screening Teams
 Anti-Terrorism Teams
 Directed Patrols on Overtime
 Sustainment of existing capabilities/programs
Anti-terrorism security enhancement measures,
such as intrusion detection, visual surveillance
with live monitoring, alarms tied to visual
surveillance system, recognition software, tunnel
ventilation and drainage system protection, flood

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Funding
Priority
Area

Project Description

Project Types
gates and plugs, portal lighting, and similar
hardening actions for:
 TTAL infrastructure remediation
 Multi-User High-Density Key Infrastructure
Protection Single-User High-Density Key
Infrastructure Protection
 Key Operating Asset Protection
 Interoperable Communications
 Anti-terrorism security enhancement
measures for low-density stations
 Sustainment of existing
capabilities/programs
 Other use of funds, as outlined in Public Law
110-53 Section 1406(b)(1)

Project Sub-Components
All project types should fall under one of four common sub-component areas, regardless of
Funding Priority Area:
 New Capability
 Completion or progress on an uncompleted project
 Maintenance and/or sustainment of a current project
 Prevention/protection/response/recovery
The applicant should demonstrate in their IJ which sub-component the proposed project aligns
with, how it addresses an identified vulnerability, and why the project is necessary and
appropriate given the agency’s current security posture.
Operational Packages (OPacks)
Any agency having a dedicated transit security/police force of 50 or more full-time or full-time
equivalent sworn officers that can attest to their ability to sustain OPacks after the grant period of
performance expires may apply for OPack funding to hire new officers for K-9 teams, mobile
screening teams, or anti-terrorism teams. Law enforcement agencies with dedicated transit
bureaus are eligible through the public transportation agency they provide security for; the public
transportation agency is the recipient and must apply on behalf of the law enforcement agency.
Security service providers with unsworn law enforcement officers or guards are not eligible.
OPack funds apply exclusively to anti-terrorism activities and may not be used to supplant
existing agency programs already supported by the agency. Additionally, applicants must
provide the number of existing teams (K-9, Mobile Explosive Screening Team (MEST), and
Anti-terrorism Teams (ATT)) already in place either with in-house funding or funded through
the TSGP. OPack funds may be used to develop new or sustain existing capabilities/programs.
Applicants pursuing both new OPacks and sustainment funding for existing OPacks must
indicate in their IJs which is the higher priority for their agency. OPack capabilities must be
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funded on a full-time basis, only for their intended purposes in line with the capabilities and
functions detailed in Appendix C – Funding Guidelines.
Any eligible agency may apply for the equipment and support aspects of OPacks (e.g.,
explosives detection equipment) if they wish to provide personnel themselves (e.g., if they
cannot hire additional officers, but can use existing officers). For example, an agency may
purchase equipment such as portable explosive detection devices, as long as they provide
personnel for a mobile screening team to operate the equipment.
Operational Activities on Overtime
Any agency with a dedicated transit security/police force may submit IJs to fund transit security
police forces/law enforcement providers for patrols and activities on overtime, regardless of
force size. Examples of projects include directed patrols, additional canine teams, mobile
screening teams, or anti-terrorism team patrols. These activities must be dedicated to the transit
environment, and must be anti-terrorism in nature. Agencies must identify the type of activity,
length of operation (hours), number of personnel, and cost based on length of operation and
personnel. Agencies should also provide risk-based justification for the request, to include
linkage to a known event, such as hosting a significant regional sporting or political event; or a
period of heightened awareness, such as a national holiday.
TSGP Program Management: Roles and Responsibilities at DHS
Effective management of the TSGP entails a collaborative effort and partnership within DHS, the
dynamics of which require continuing outreach, coordination and interface. For the TSGP,
FEMA operates the administrative mechanisms needed to implement and manage the grant
program. TSA provides subject matter expertise on all matters relating to surface transportation
security and other programmatic updates, and assists by coordinating the myriad intelligence
information and risk/vulnerability assessments resulting in ranking and rating rail and mass
transit assets nationwide against threats associated with potential terrorist attacks and in defining
the parameters for identifying, protecting, deterring, responding to, and recovering from such
incidents. Together, these two agencies with additional assistance and cooperation of the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA), for rail and mass transit systems, and the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA), as needed for freight rail operations, determine the primary security
architecture of the TSGP.

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Appendix C – FY 2016 TSGP Funding Guidelines
TSGP grant recipients and sub-recipients may only use TSGP grant funds for the purpose set
forth in the grant, and all investments must be consistent with the statutory authority for the
award. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other federal awards, lobbying, or
intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federal funds may
not be used to sue the Federal government or any other government entity.
The following pages outline general allowable and unallowable TSGP costs guidance.
Allowable Costs. Specific investments made in support of the funding priorities discussed
above generally fall into one of the following six allowable expense categories:
 Planning
 Operational Activities
 Equipment
 Training
 Exercises
 Management and Administration
The following provides guidance on allowable costs within each of these areas:
Planning
TSGP funds may be used for the following types of planning activities:
 Development and enhancement of security plans and protocols
 Development or further strengthening of security assessments, including multi-agency
and multi-jurisdictional partnerships and conferences to facilitate planning activities
 Hiring of full or part-time staff and contractors or consultants to assist with planning
activities (not for the purpose of hiring public safety personnel)
 Materials required to conduct planning activities
 Other project planning activities with prior approval from DHS/FEMA
Operational Activities
DHS/FEMA encourages applicants to develop innovative layered approaches to enhance both
the human and facility security on transit systems. Helping mass transit systems and transit
systems increase randomness, unpredictability, and ultimate effectiveness of monitoring and
patrol in their security and terrorism prevention programs is critical to National transit security.
Implementation of one of the three OPack modules discussed below supports these efforts. The
three OPacks discussed below complement existing security systems and provide appropriate,
practical, and cost-effective means of protecting assets.

Agencies may submit IJs to fund transit security police forces/law enforcement providers for
patrols and activities on overtime, such as directed patrols, additional canine teams, mobile
screening teams, or anti-terrorism team patrols. These activities must be dedicated to the transit
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environment, and must be anti-terrorism in nature. Agencies must identify the type of activity,
length of operation (hours), number of personnel, and cost based on length of operation and
personnel. Agencies should also provide risk-based justification for the request, to include
linkage to a known event, such as hosting a significant regional sporting or political event; or a
period of heightened awareness, such as a national holiday.
Security Capital Plan and Operational Sustainment
Applicant requests for OPacks funding must include the submission of a five-year Security
Capital and Operational Sustainment Plan. This plan must include how the agency proposes to
implement capital projects and demonstrate how the agency will sustain the operational
investments and capabilities after grant funding has been expended. Requests for OPacks will
not be funded if the applicant does not have a Security Capital and Operational Sustainment
Plan.
Three OPack types have been developed to support operational activities and are available for
funding for TSGP grant applicants—






Explosives Detection Canine Teams (EDCT). When combined with the existing
capability of a transit security/police force, the added value provided through the addition
of a canine team is significant. EDCTs are a proven, reliable resource to detect
explosives and are a key component in a balanced counter-sabotage program. The TSGP
will provide funds to establish dedicated security/police force canine teams. Each canine
team will be composed of one dog and one handler.
Anti-Terrorism Teams (ATT). The ATTs capability provided through the TSGP
funding is for uniformed, dedicated transit patrols on a normal operational basis, rather
than using teams only for a surge capacity as provided by DHS/FEMA in the past. ATTs
do not supersede other local transit security forces; rather, they augment current
capabilities. Each ATT will consist of four individuals, including two overt elements
(e.g., uniformed transit sector law enforcement officer, canine team, mobile explosive
screeners), and two discreet observer elements.
Mobile Explosive Screening Team. The Mobile Explosive Screening Team OPack will
allow recipients the flexibility to deploy combinations of trained individuals and
technologies that will assist in making screening decisions where there are large numbers
of individuals with hand carried items. This screening technology will be coupled with
mobile explosive screening technologies.

Note: Funds for canine teams may not be used to fund drug detection and apprehension
technique training. Only explosives detection training for the canine teams will be funded.
Only explosives detection training for the canine teams will be funded.
Funding Availability for OPacks
OPacks will be funded for a 36 month period from the award date. The monetary figures
presented below are stated in terms of cost per period of performance (which indicates
actual/complete funding for the 36 month period). Additionally, any OPack costs after the 36
month period of performance (including expenses related to the maintenance, personnel,
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recipient. Additional funding may be applied for in future grant cycles to maintain this
operational capability, but future funding is not guaranteed and requires approval. If these
positions are not sustained, the public transportation agency may not be eligible for this
personnel support in the future.
Table 3: Available Funding for OPacks
Operational Package
EDCT
ATT
Mobile Explosive Screening Team

Maximum Funding per Year
(12 months)
$150,000 per team
$500,000 per team
$600,000 per team

Maximum Funding per
Period of Performance
(36 months)
$450,000 per team
$1,500,000 per team
$1,800,000 per team

OPack Requirements
TSGP OPack funds may be used for new positions or to sustain existing capabilities/programs
(e.g., canine teams) already supported by the recipient. Applicants pursuing both new OPacks
and sustainment funding for existing OPacks must indicate in their IJs which is the higher
priority for their agency. Additionally, applicants must provide the number of existing teams (K9, MEST, ATTs) already in place either with in-house funding or funded through the TSGP.
Table 4: OPack Requirements
Operational Package
Explosives Detection Canine
Teams

Anti-Terrorism Teams

Mobile Explosives Screening Team

Requirements
Please refer to the pages below for detailed information
regarding EDCTs under the TSGP
Specific for the Canine Team within the ATT:
 Each canine team, composed of one dog and
one handler, must be certified by an appropriate,
qualified organization
 Canines should receive an initial basic training
course and also weekly maintenance training
sessions thereafter to maintain the certification
 The basic training averages 10 weeks for the
team, with weekly training and daily exercising
(comparable training and certification standards,
such as those promulgated by the TSA Explosive
Detection Canine Program), the National Police
Canine Association (NPCA), the United States
Police Canine Association (USPCA), or the
International Explosive Detection Dog Association
(IEDDA) may be used to meet this requirement
 The individuals hired for the covert and overt
elements must be properly trained law
enforcement officers
 Certifications should be on file with the recipient
and must be made available to DHS/FEMA upon
request
Certifications should be on file with the recipient and must
be made available to DHS/FEMA upon request

Allowable Expenses for OPacks

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Table 5 identifies allowable expenses for the various OPacks. Please see the inserted footnotes
for clarification of certain allowable costs.

Salary and
Fringe Benefits

Training and
Certification 2

Equipment
Costs

Purchase and
Train a Canine

Canine Costs 3

Table 5: Allowable Expenses for OPacks

1.

EDCT







4



2.

ATT











Mobile Explosives Screening Team



Operational Package

3.

5

Specific Guidance on Explosive Detection Canine Teams (EDCT)
EDCT Certification
Each Explosives Detection Canine Teams (EDCT), composed of one dog and one handler, must
be certified by an appropriate, qualified organization. TSA Certified EDTCs will meet or exceed
certification standards set for by the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program
(NEDCTP). Recipient EDCTs that do not participate in the NEDCTP will be required to certify
annually under their respective agency, local and state regulations. The recipient will maintain
certification, utilization, and training data to show compliance in meeting or exceeding those
guidelines set forth by the Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal Detection
Guidelines (SWGDOG), formulated as of September 14, 2007, in addition to requirements set
forth in the NOFO.
EDCT Submission Requirements
The recipient will ensure that a written security procedure plan exists for the safekeeping of all
explosive training aids, to include safe transportation. The recipient will document the removal,
use and return of explosive training aids used during training exercises or for any other reason.
The plan and all documentation must be made available to DHS/FEMA upon request.
The recipient will comply with requirements for the proper storage, handling and transportation
of all explosive training aids in accordance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives’ Publication 5400.7 (ATF P 5400.7) (09/00), Federal Explosive Law and Regulation.
The recipient will ensure that certified EDCTs are available to respond to situations 24 hours a
day, seven days per week on an on-duty or off-duty on call basis. If TSGP-funded EDCTs are
not available, other EDCTs (non-TSGP funded) may be utilized for this response. The intent is

2

Travel costs associated with training for personnel, handlers, and canines are allowable
Canine costs include but are not limited to: veterinary, housing, and feeding costs
4
Training specific to the detection of common explosives odors is allowable
5
Equipment and other costs can include but are not limited to: explosives detection; stainless steel search tables; consumables
such as gloves, swabs, and alcohol; and land mobile radios
3

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to provide maximum coverage during peak operating hours and to maintain the ability to
promptly respond to threats that affect public safety or mass transit operations.
EDCTs under this grant are single purpose and will be trained to detect “live” not “simulated”
explosives only. EDCTs must not have received previous training to detect any other substances.
The recipient will ensure that each EDCT receives on-site proficiency training at a minimum of
four hours per week per duty cycle. This training shall include, but not be limited to: mass
transit passenger cars, terminal/platform, luggage, freight/warehouse, and vehicles. Complete,
detailed, and accurate training records must be maintained for all proficiency training conducted
by each EDCT. These records must be made available to DHS/FEMA upon request.
The recipient will conduct appropriate training or other canine activities, within view of the
public, to increase public awareness of EDCTs and provide a noticeable deterrent to acts which
affect public safety or mass transit operations. The recipient will also ensure that such activities
include, over a period of time, a presence in operational areas of the mass transit system during
peak and off-peak hours. The recipient agrees that EDCTs will be utilized in the field at least 80
percent (80%) of their duty time, annually.
The recipient will provide safe and sanitary kennel facilities for program canines. This applies to
kenneling canines at the mass transit system, handlers’ residences or commercial boarding
facilities. Canines must not be left in makeshift accommodations or without proper supervision,
protection and care. The recipient will ensure that canines are transported on-duty and off-duty
in vehicles configured with adequate temperature control, padding and screening to ensure
proper health, safety and security.
The recipient will ensure that adequate routine and emergency veterinary care for all canines is
provided.
DHS/FEMA reserves the right to conduct an on-site operational and record review upon 48 hour
notice to ensure compliance with applicable Federal regulations.
Equipment
TSGP funds may be used for the following categories of equipment. A comprehensive listing of
allowable equipment categories and types is found in the DHS Authorized Equipment List
(AEL). These costs include:






Personal protection equipment
Explosive device mitigation and remediation equipment
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosive (CBRNE) operational
search and rescue equipment, logistical support equipment, reference materials or
incident response vehicles
Interoperable communications equipment
Components or systems needed to address flaws in the computerized systems that control
generators, switching stations, and electrical substations as well as other emerging threats
to infrastructure critical to the U.S. economy
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




Detection equipment
Power equipment
Terrorism incident prevention equipment
Physical security enhancement equipment

Unless otherwise noted, equipment must be certified as meeting required regulatory and DHSadopted standards to be eligible for purchase using these funds. Equipment must comply with
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirement for certification of electrical
equipment by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and demonstrate compliance with
relevant DHS-adopted standards through a supplier’s declaration of conformity with appropriate
supporting data and documentation per International Organization for
Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17050, Parts One and
Two. In addition, agencies must have all necessary certifications and licenses for the requested
equipment, as appropriate, prior to the request. DHS adopted standards are found at
http://www.dhs.gov/dhs-implementation-statement-regarding-standard-terms-and-conditionsresearch-grants.
In addition, recipients (including subrecipients) that are using TSGP funds to support emergency
communications equipment activities must comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency
Communication Grants, including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance
interoperable communications. SAFECOM Guidance can be found at
http://www.safecomprogram.gov/grant/Default.aspx. Recipients should also comply with IB
386: Clarification on Use of DHS/FEMA Public Safety Grant Funds for Broadband-Related
Expenditures and Investments, and consult their FEMA Headquarters Program Analyst on such
investments before developing applications.
Controlled Equipment
Grant funds may be used for the purchase of Controlled Equipment, however, because of the
nature of the equipment the potential impact on the community, there are additional and specific
requirements in order to acquire this equipment. Refer to Information Bulletin 407 Use of Grant
Funds for Controlled Equipment for the complete Controlled Equipment List, information
regarding the Controlled Equipment Request Form, and a description of the specific
requirements for acquiring controlled equipment with DHS/FEMA grant funds. For additional
information on Controlled Equipment refer to Executive Order (EO) 13688 Federal Support for
Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition, and the Recommendations Pursuant to
Executive Order 13688.
Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft System
All requests to purchase Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) with FEMA grant funding
must also include the policies and procedures in place to safeguard individuals’ privacy, civil
rights, and civil liberties of the jurisdiction that will purchase, take title to, or otherwise use the
SUAS equipment, see Presidential Memorandum: Promoting Economic Competitiveness While
Safeguarding Privacy, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, in Domestic Use of Unmanned Aircraft
Systems, issued February 20, 2015.
Maintenance and Sustainment
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The use of FEMA preparedness grant funds for maintenance contracts, warranties, repair or
replacement costs, upgrades, and user fees are allowable, as described in FEMA Policy FP 205402-125-1 (Additional guidance is provided in FEMA Policy FP 205-402-125-1, Maintenance
Contracts and Warranty Coverage Funded by Preparedness Grants, located
at: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/32474), under all active and future
grant awards, unless otherwise noted.
Grant funds are intended to support the National Preparedness Goal and fund projects that build
and sustain the core capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of,
respond to, and recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the Nation.
In order to provide recipients the ability to meet this objective, the policy set forth in GPD’s IB
379 (Guidance to State Administrative Agencies to Expedite the Expenditure of Certain
DHS/FEMA Grant Funding) allows for the expansion of eligible maintenance and sustainment
costs which must be in (1) direct support of existing capabilities; (2) must be an otherwise
allowable expenditure under the applicable grant program; (3) be tied to one of the core
capabilities in the five mission areas outlined in the Goal, and (4) shareable through the
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Additionally, eligible costs must also
be in support of equipment, training, and critical resources that have previously been purchased
with either Federal grant or any other source of funding other than DHS/FEMA preparedness
grant program dollars.
Construction Projects Guidance
Recipients must obtain written approval from FEMA prior to the use of any TSGP funds for
construction or renovation projects. When applying for construction funds, including
communications towers, at the time of application, recipients must submit evidence of approved
zoning ordinances, architectural plans, any other locally required planning permits, and a notice
of Federal interest. Additionally, recipients are required to submit a SF-424C Form and budget
detail citing the project costs.
Recipients and subrecipients are also encouraged to have completed as many steps as possible
for a successful EHP review in support of their proposal for funding (e.g., coordination with their
State Historic Preservation Office to identify potential historic preservation issues and to discuss
the potential for project effects; compliance with all state and EHP laws and requirements).
Projects for which the recipient believes an Environmental Assessment (EA) may be needed, as
defined in 44 CFR §§ 10.8 and 10.9, must also be identified to the FEMA Program Analyst
within six months of the award. Completed EHP review materials for construction and
communication tower projects must be submitted no later than 12 months before the end of the
period of performance. EHP review materials should be sent to [email protected].
TSGP recipients using funds for construction projects must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act
(40 U.S.C. §§ 3141 et seq.). Grant recipients must ensure that their contractors or subcontractors for construction projects pay workers no less than the prevailing wages for laborers
and mechanics employed on projects of a character similar to the contract work in the civil
subdivision of the state in which the work is to be performed. Additional information regarding
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determinations, is available from the following website at
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-dbra.htm.
Training
TSGP funds may be used for the following training activities:




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



Training Workshops. Grant funds may be used to plan and conduct training workshops
to include costs related to planning, meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation
costs, materials and supplies, travel, and training plan development. Recipients are
strongly encouraged to use free public space/locations/facilities, whenever available,
prior to the rental of space/locations/facilities. Training should provide the opportunity to
demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well as to identify any gaps in these skills.
Any training or training gaps, including those for children and individuals with
disabilities or access and functional needs, should be identified in the After Action
Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP) and addressed in the training cycle.
Hiring of Full or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants to support trainingrelated activities. Reimbursement of these costs should follow the policies of the state or
local unit(s) of government or the awarding agency, whichever is applicable. Such costs
must be included within the funding allowed for program management personnel
expenses, which must not exceed 15 percent (15%) of the total allocation. Dual
compensation is unallowable. That is, an employee of a unit of government may not
receive compensation from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a
single period of time (e.g., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), even though such work may benefit
both activities.
Overtime and Backfill Costs. The entire amount of overtime costs, including payments
related to backfilling personnel, which are the direct result of attendance at FEMA and
approved training courses and programs are allowable. Reimbursement of these costs
should follow the policies of the state or local unit(s) of government or the awarding
agency, whichever is applicable. In no case is dual compensation allowable.
Travel. Travel costs (e.g., airfare, mileage, per diem, and hotel) are allowable as
expenses by employees who are on travel status for official business related, approved
training.
Supplies. Supplies are items that are expended or consumed during the course of the
planning and conduct of the training project(s) (e.g., gloves and non-sterile masks).
Funds Used to Develop, Deliver, and Evaluate Training, including costs related to
administering the training, planning, scheduling, facilities, materials and supplies,
reproduction of materials, and equipment. Training should provide the opportunity to
demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well as to identify any gaps in these skills.
Any training or training gaps, including those for children and individuals with
disabilities or access and functional needs, should be identified in the AAR/IP and
addressed in the training cycle.

Recipients are encouraged to use existing training rather than developing new courses. When
developing new courses, recipients are encouraged to apply the Analysis Design Development
and Implementation Evaluation (ADDIE) model of instruction design.

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Information on DHS/FEMA-approved training can found at the following website
http://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/.
Validating Capabilities (Exercises)
To qualify for Exercise program funds, organizations should develop and maintain a progressive
exercise program consistent with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
(http://www.fema.gov/exercise) and in support of the National Exercise Program (NEP). The
NEP is critical to our Nation’s ability to test and validate core capabilities. To this end, grant
recipients are highly encouraged to nominate exercises into the NEP. For additional information
on the NEP, please refer to http://www.fema.gov/national-exercise-program.
In order to report on grant-funded exercises, grant recipients should submit an AAR/IP to
[email protected], no later than 90 days after completion of the exercise conducted within the
TSGP Period of Performance. In accordance with HSEEP guidance recipients are reminded of
the importance of implementing corrective actions iteratively throughout the progressive exercise
cycle. Recipients are encouraged to use the HSEEP AAR/IP template located at
https://www.fema.gov/exercise and utilize the Corrective Action Program (CAP) System at
https://hseep.dhs.gov/caps/, as a means to track the implementation of corrective actions listed in
the AAR/IP.
TSGP funds may be used for the following exercise activities:






Funds Used to Design, Develop, Conduct and Evaluate an Exercise. Includes costs
related to planning, meeting space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials
and supplies, travel, and documentation. Exercises afford organizations the opportunity
to validate plans and procedures, evaluate capabilities, and assess progress toward
meeting capability targets in a controlled, low-risk setting. Any shortcoming or gap
identified, including those for children and individuals with disabilities or access and
functional needs, should be identified in an effective corrective action program that
includes development of improvement plans that are dynamic documents, with corrective
actions continually monitored and implemented as part of improving preparedness
through the exercise cycle.
Hiring of Full or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants. Full or part-time staff
may be hired to support exercise-related activities. Such costs must be included within
the funding allowed for program management personnel expenses, which must not
exceed 15 percent (15%) of the total allocation. The applicant must follow all applicable
procurement regulations at 2 C.F.R. Part 200. In no case is dual compensation
allowable. That is, an employee of a unit of government may not receive compensation
from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a single period of time
(e.g., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), even though such work may benefit both activities.
Overtime and Backfill Costs. The entire amount of overtime costs, including payments
related to backfilling personnel, which are the direct result of time spent on the design,
development and conduct of exercises are allowable expenses. These costs are allowed
only to the extent the payment for such services is in accordance with the policies of the
state or unit(s) of local government and has the approval of the state or the awarding
agency, whichever is applicable. In no case is dual compensation allowable.
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



Travel. Travel costs are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel status for
official business related to the planning and conduct of exercise project(s).
Supplies. Supplies are items that are expended or consumed during the course of the
planning and conduct of the exercise project(s) (e.g., gloves, non-sterile masks, and
disposable protective equipment).
Other Items. These costs include the rental of space/locations for exercise planning and
executing, rental of equipment, etc. Recipients are encouraged to use free public
space/locations/facilities, whenever available, prior to the rental of
space/locations/facilities. These also include costs that may be associated with inclusive
practices and the provision of reasonable accommodations and modifications to provide
full access for children and adults with disabilities.

Management and Administration (M&A)
Management and administration costs are allowed under this program. M&A costs are activities
directly related to managing and administering the award. Recipients may use up to 5% of the
amount of the award for their M&A and sub recipients may use up to 5% of the amount they
receive for M&A.
FY 2016 TSGP funds may be used for the following M&A costs:






Hiring of full-time or part-time staff, including contractors and consultants, to execute the
following:
- Management of the FY 2016 TSGP Award
- Design and implementation of the FY 2016 TSGP submission meeting compliance with
reporting/data collection requirements, including data calls
Development of operating plans for information collection and processing necessary to
respond to DHS/FEMA data calls
Travel expenses related to TSGP grant administration
Acquisition of authorized office equipment, including personal computers or laptops for
TSGP M&A purposes.

Indirect Costs
Indirect costs are allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.414. With the
exception of recipients who have never received a negotiated indirect cost rate as described in 2
C.F.R. § 200.414(f), recipients must have an approved indirect cost rate agreement with their
cognizant Federal agency to charge indirect costs to this award. A copy of the approved rate (a
fully executed, agreement negotiated with the applicant’s cognizant Federal agency) must be
provided to FEMA before indirect costs are charged to the award.
Unallowable Costs
Specific unallowable costs include:
 Prohibited Equipment: grant funds may not be used for the purchase of Prohibited
Equipment. Refer to Information Bulletin 407 Use of Grant Funds for Controlled Equipment
for the complete Prohibited Equipment List. For additional information on Prohibited
Equipment see Executive Order (EO) 13688 Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement
Equipment Acquisition, and the Recommendations Pursuant to Executive Order 13688.
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



Expenditures for items such as general-use software, general-use computers and related
equipment (other than for allowable M&A activities, or otherwise associated preparedness or
response functions), general-use vehicles, licensing fees, weapons systems, and ammunition
Personnel costs (except as detailed above)
Activities unrelated to the completion and implementation of the TSGP
Other items not in accordance with the AEL or previously listed as allowable costs

Improving Cybersecurity Capabilities
When requesting funds for cybersecurity, applicants are encouraged to propose projects that
would aid in implementation of all or part of the Framework for Improving Critical
Infrastructure Cybersecurity (“The Framework”) developed by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST). The Framework gathers existing international standards and
practices to help organizations understand, communicate, and manage their cyber risks. For
organizations that do not know where to start with developing a cybersecurity program, the
Framework provides initial guidance. For organizations with more advanced practices, the
Framework offers a way to improve their programs, such as better communication with their
leadership and suppliers about management of cyber risks.
The Department of Homeland Security's Critical Infrastructure Cyber Community C³ Voluntary
Program also provides resources to critical infrastructure owners and operators to assist in
adoption of the Framework and managing cyber risks. Additional information on the Critical
Infrastructure Cyber Community C³ Voluntary Program can be found at www.dhs.gov/ccubedvp.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Enhanced Cybersecurity Services (ECS) program is an
example of a resource that assists in protecting U.S.-based public and private entities and
combines key elements of capabilities under the “Detect” and “Protect” functions to deliver an
impactful solution relative to the outcomes of the Cybersecurity Framework. Specifically, ECS
offers intrusion prevention and analysis services that help U.S.-based companies and state, local,
tribal, and territorial governments defend their computer systems against unauthorized access,
exploitation, and data exfiltration. ECS works by sourcing timely, actionable cyber threat
indicators from sensitive and classified Government Furnished Information (GFI). DHS then
shares those indicators with accredited Commercial Service Providers (CSPs). Those CSPs in
turn use the indicators to block certain types of malicious traffic from entering a company’s
networks. Groups interested in subscribing to ECS must contract directly with a CSP in order to
receive services. Please visit http://www.dhs.gov/enhanced-cybersecurity-services for a current
list of ECS CSP points of contact.

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Appendix D – FY 2016 TSGP Evaluation Plan, Scoring Criteria, and
Score Sheet
I. Overview
The FY 2016 TSGP provides $87,000,000 to public intracity bus and rail transit systems
exclusively through a competitive program without tiers or target allocations. As part of the FY
2016 TSGP, DHS will use a risk based approach to apply resources to generate the highest return
on investment to strengthen the security of the Nation’s transit systems. This appendix provides
an overview of the process, and evaluation methods that will be undertaken for FY 2016 TSGP.
The FY 2016 TSGP grants will be awarded using a competitive approach based on risk. Eligible
transit systems are determined using a risk-based formula, with particular emphasis placed on:
 Passenger volume (ridership) and underwater and underground infrastructure of the
rail transit systems, and
 Ridership, passenger miles, and the number of buses for intracity bus systems.
II. High-level process and timeline overview
Applicants are required to submit the SF-424 via Grants.gov by April 15, 2016. The SF-424
will be transferred to FEMA’s ND Grants system. FEMA will determine whether an application
should proceed further and the applicant will be notified to complete their submission by
fulfilling additional application requirements (e.g., IJ, detailed budget) no later than April 25,
2016, to formally request FY 2016 TSGP funds.
Each applicant may submit up to eight IJs per transit agency and up to five IJs for law
enforcement entities who are contracted to provide security and law enforcement services to an
eligible agency.
All IJs must be submitted by 11:59 pm EDT on April 25, 2016, to be considered for funding.
The IJs will first be screened for eligibility and then reviewed by subject matter experts on a
National Review Panel (NRP). The NRP will evaluate and score each IJ based on the evaluation
criteria outlined in the FY 2016 TSGP NOFO and described in this appendix. The NRP will
develop funding recommendations and project approvals that will be forwarded to an Executive
Committee. The Executive Committee will recommend funding decisions and projects that are
presented to the Secretary of Homeland Security. Ultimately, TSGP authorizing statutes place
final funding determinations at the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security. FEMA
anticipates that awards will be announced on or around June 29, 2016.
III. Sequence of Events
The following sequence of events will be followed when evaluating proposed transit system
investment justifications. More detail on each step is found below in this appendix.
1. FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will receive and conduct an initial review
of all FY 2016 TSGP applications to verify that they are complete and contain all of the
required application materials and meet the eligibility requirements described in this
NOFO. Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. Applications that
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meet the requirements outlined in the application kit and meet the eligibility
requirements will be evaluated by the NRP.
2. GPD will conduct panel preparations for the NRP.
3. The NRP, which represents subject matter experts from TSA, the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) within the Department of Transportation, DHS Office of
Infrastructure Protection (IP), and FEMA, will review and score the eligible
applications against the applicable evaluation criteria.
4. The NRP will create a rank order listing of proposed projects based on NRP scoring
and will provide a recommended slate of projects for funding, associated funding
amounts, and review comments as the basis for decisions.
5. An Executive Committee will review the NRP recommendations, which include the
transit system risk scores and funding priority area group for each IJ. The Executive
Committee will make final project award recommendations based on both the
investment justification scores and risk scores, and brief those decisions to DHS/FEMA
senior leadership. Ultimately, TSGP authorizing statutes place final funding
determinations at the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security.
6. The final approved projects and funding will be sent to GPD for final award processing.
IV. Pre-National Review Panel Process
The Pre-NRP process consists of the initial application submission processing and download,
eligibility checks, and the necessary panel preparations scheduled before formal NRP meetings
hosted by FEMA.
Application Submissions
SF-424s must be submitted via www.grants.gov by April 15, 2016. All other application
materials, including IJs and budgets, must be submitted via ND Grants by 11:59 p.m. EDT on
April 25, 2016.
Eligibility Screen
Once the applications are received by ND Grants, they will be screened by FEMA GPD for
eligibility and basic minimum requirements.
Applications that meet administrative and eligibility requirements outlined in this NOFO will be
assigned to, and evaluated by, the NRP. The NRP is further described in Section VI of this
appendix. All eligibility screens will be completed prior to the NRP convening.
V. Evaluation Criteria
In an effort to promote transparency and focus on effective risk-mitigating projects, a scoring
methodology has been adopted that promotes the consistent and accurate evaluation of projects.
The criteria that will be used in funding decisions are described in detail below.

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For all TSGP applications, a total score will be calculated to aid with funding selections. The
total score will consist of four individual parts: an agency and regionally-based risk score; a risk
mitigation score based on the NRP’s review of the IJ; a score associated with the investment’s
alignment to the funding priority area (ability to increase security and reduce risk); and the
degree of regional collaboration.
Risk Group Score
Each agency will be assigned to a risk group score based on the agency’s individual risk score
along with a regional risk component. Risk group scores range from one to ten, where ten
represents the highest risk group.
Risk Mitigation Score
Risk Mitigation will be evaluated and scored by the NRP based on the following criteria:
1. Cost effectiveness. The investment justification should provide evidence of the security
impact, as well as justification for the strategic use of the proposed budget. The project
cost levels should be commensurate with the security impact, and the proposed solution
should be reasonable and advantageous over other possible solutions.
Effectiveness in remediating TTAL assets will be incorporated into the cost effectiveness
score. The IJ should show how the project has the capability to fully remediate the
vulnerabilities of assets on the TTAL. Highly-scored projects will exhibit economical
returns in which the benefits, expected impacts on security, will be great relative to the
financial investment.
2. Feasibility. The IJ should show a high likelihood of improved security and risk
reduction when implemented as designed. Projects will be scored based on their
likelihood of being successful in reducing the risk of catastrophic events.
3. Timelines with regard to the ability to complete the proposed project within submitted
timeframes specified in the grant guidance. The IJ should provide a timeline and
schedule, and demonstrate evidence of ability to complete it within submitted timeline
based on proposed strategy, potential implementation challenges, resource plan, and
workability of the proposed schedule.
4. Sustainability without additional Federal funds and leveraging of other funding,
including exhibiting a likelihood of success, or continued success, without requiring
additional Federal assistance.
5. Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (BASE) Review Alignment: Projects
addressing identified deficiencies will be given higher consideration during the scoring
process.
Funding Priority Areas Score
Funding Priority Areas (in no particular order):
 Operational Activities
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


Operational Deterrence
Capital Projects

Each of these priorities has four common sub-categories (in no particular order):
 Maintenance and Sustainment
 New Projects/Capability
 Completion of phased/partial project
 Prevention, Protection, Response, Recovery
For capital projects only, all else being equal, priority consideration will be given in the
following order:
1. TTAL Infrastructure
2. Multi-User High-Density Key Infrastructure
o Tunnel Hardening
o High-Density Elevated Operations
o Multi-User High-Density Stations
o Hardening of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, other
industrial control systems, or other programs that enhance cybersecurity
o Sustainment/maintenance
3. Single-User High-Density Key Infrastructure
o Anti-terrorism security enhancement measures for high-density stations and
bridges
o Sustainment/maintenance
4. Key Operating Asset Protection
o Physical hardening/security of control centers
o Secure stored/parked trains, engines, and buses (bus/rail yards)
o Maintenance facilities
o Bus/train hardening
o Sustainment/maintenance
5. Other Mitigation Activities
o Interoperable communications
o Anti-terrorism security enhancement measures for low-density stations
o Sustainment/maintenance
o Other uses of funds, as outlined in Public Law 110-53 Section 1406(b)(1)
The NRP will review each IJ to determine how well the proposed project aligns with the Funding
Priority Areas, and assign a score from 0-7 using the below “checklist” questions:
 Is the project clearly focused on security (vs. safety or operational in nature)?
 Is the project clearly linked to one or more vulnerabilities in a recent Transit
Vulnerability Assessment (TVA)?
 Will the project measurably buy-down risk based on linkage to the TVA and the agency’s
current security posture?
 Does the project fit into the agency’s current security posture? (e.g., if an agency has a
mature security program, then a response/recovery investment makes sense vs. if the
agency is in the beginning stages of their security program development)
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Given the current threat environment, will the project address a national/regional/local
security issue?

The NRP will use the below table as a guide when determining an IJ’s Funding Priority Area
score:
IJ Meets This # of
Checklist Questions
5
4
3
2
1
0

Potential Score
7
5-6
3-4
2
1
0

Regional Collaboration
Regional Collaboration is determined in regard to the ability to leverage the impact of the
investment by including other regional partners over and above expected/necessary
collaboration. The investment justification should provide details as to the extent to which
regional security partners (other transit agencies, local law enforcement, emergency responders,
etc.) are included and coordinated with for the successful implementation of a project, as
appropriate.
Final project scores will be calculated as follows:
Risk Group Score + Risk Mitigation Score + Funding Priority Areas Score + Regional
Collaboration Component
VI. National Review Process
National Review Panel Composition
Each application that meets the minimum requirements for application submission in accordance
with the FY 2016 TSGP NOFO will be evaluated by the NRP. This expert panel will consist of
subject matter experts from TSA, FTA, DHS and FEMA. FEMA will invite partner agencies
including TSA, FTA, and DHS/IP to nominate NRP panelists to participate in the TSGP review
process. The NRP will also include two non-voting industry experts representing the grant
recipients in a transparent and unbiased process.
Evaluation Process
There will be a single NRP assigned to score and evaluate the entirety of TSGP IJs and produce a
rank order listing of proposed projects with associated comments. As there will only be one
panel, the “control” or normalizing of scores will not be necessary. The NRP will convene daily
until the application reviews are complete.
The key output from the NRP will be a list of recommended projects for the Executive
Committee to review. The recommended project list will be presented by the order in which
they scored, with the highest scoring project being at the top. As highest scoring projects are
recommended for funding by the NRP, the remaining balance will be exhausted based on the size
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of requested funding and the available funding. In some circumstances, with limited remaining
funding, some smaller projects with lower scores could potentially be recommended for
recommendation instead of higher scoring projects that are more expensive. In situations where
multiple projects receive equal scores that straddle the available funding threshold, the Risk
Group score will serve as a tie-breaker. If a tie still exists, where multiple projects receive equal
scores that straddle the available funding threshold, the Executive Committee will make the final
recommendation.
Executive Committee and Final Award Determination
The Executive Committee, made up of senior leadership from FEMA and TSA, will review the
NRP’s scoring summary and funding recommendations.
FEMA and TSA will brief the final results of the Executive Committee’s review, approved
projects and funding to senior DHS/FEMA leadership. Ultimately, TSGP authorizing statutes
place final funding determinations at the discretion of the Secretary of Homeland Security. The
funding decisions will be announced on or around June 29, 2016.

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A. RATING / SCORE SHEET
SECTION A:
FY 2016 TSGP Applicant Information
Application
Number:_____________________________________

Agency Name:_______________________________

Investment Justification Number: ____

Investment Justification Title:
_____________________________________________

SECTION B:
FY 2016 Priority Group Score Checklist

1) Is the project clearly focused on security (vs. safety or operational in
nature)?

_______

2) Is the project clearly linked to one or more vulnerabilities in a recent
TVA?

_______

3) Will the project measurably buy-down risk based on linkage to the TVA
and the agency’s current security posture?

_______

4) Does the project fit into the agency’s current security posture? (e.g., if an
agency has a mature security program, then a response/recovery
investment makes sense vs. if the agency is in a beginning stage of their
security program development)

5) Given the current threat environment, will the project address a
national/regional/local security issue

Number of Checks
Score

_______

_______

_______
_______

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SECTION C:
FY 2016 TSGP RISK MITIGATION RATING
Allowable Point
Range
Rating/Score

Rating Criteria
1: The extent to which the Investment Justification demonstrates cost effectiveness with
regard to the impact on security relative to the investment. The Investment Justification
should provide evidence of the expected security impact, as well as justification for the
strategic usage of the proposed budget. The project cost levels should be commensurate
with the security impact, and the proposed solution should be reasonable and advantageous
over other possible solutions.

0-12

Cost Effectiveness Rating Key
0

1-4

5-8

9-12

Investment
justification does not
provide evidence to
determine cost
effectiveness

Investment
justification
demonstrates
minimal cost
effectiveness

Investment
justification
demonstrates
moderate cost
effectiveness

Investment
justification
demonstrates
strong cost
effectiveness

2: The extent to which the Investment Justification exhibits the likelihood of increasing
security effectively by the ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events and closing identified
gaps in vulnerability assessments and/or security plans. The investment justification should
show a high likelihood of improved security by reducing risk when implemented as designed.
Feasibility Rating Key
0
1-4
Investment
Investment
justification offers justification offers
no potential for
limited potential
improved security
for improved
security

5-8
Investment
justification offers
moderate potential
for improved security

9-12
Investment
justification offers high
potential for improved
security

3: The extent to which the Investment Justification exhibits the potential for sustainability
without additional federal funds and leveraging of other funding, including exhibiting a
likelihood of success, or continued success, without requiring additional federal assistance.
The Investment Justification should show potential or confirmed additional funding in the
form of a cash or in-kind match. It should also show a high likelihood of success or
continued success without additional federal assistance, as well as offer a long-term
sustainability plan.
Sustainability Rating Key
0
Investment justification
offers no potential for longterm sustainability

0-12

2
Investment justification
offers high potential for longterm sustainability

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0 or 2

4: The extent to which the Investment Justification demonstrates the ability to complete
the proposed project within submitted timeframes specified in grant guidance. The
Investment Justification should provide a timeline and schedule, and demonstrate evidence
of ability to complete it within submitted timeline based on proposed strategy, identified
implementation challenges, management and resource plan, and reasonableness of
anticipated schedule.

0 or 2

Timely Completion Rating Key
0

2

Investment justification
Investment justification
exhibits no evidence of an
exhibits strong evidence of
ability to complete the
an ability to complete the
project within the submitted project within the submitted
timelines
timeline
5: The extent to which the Investment Justification demonstrates the ability to link to
deficiencies identified in BASE or a comparable vulnerability assessment/security
plan for Operational Activities specified in grant guidance. The Investment Justification
should provide a BASE review Alignment.

1-3

BASE Review Alignment
1

2

3

Investment
justification
demonstrates
minimal BASE
Alignment, and/or
the BASE score
is already high
(Green)

Investment
justification
demonstrates
moderate BASE
Alignment, and/or
the BASE score is
already moderate
(Yellow)

Investment
justification
demonstrates
strong BASE
Alignment,
and/or the BASE
score is low
(RED)

TOTAL INVESTMENT JUSTIFICATION RISK MITIGATION SCORE:
Additional Factors

1: The extent to which the Investment Justification demonstrates the ability to leverage
the impact by including other regional partners over and above the
expected/necessary collaboration. The IJ should provide details of the expected regional
collaboration. The IJ should provide details as to the extent to which regional security
partners are included and coordinated with for the successful implementation of a project, as
appropriate. This regional collaboration can be demonstrated with other eligible transit
agencies in the region, other non-eligible transit agencies, and/or local first responders, such
as law enforcement entities, fire departments, EMT, etc. Note: If the project is exercises or
drills, then it should include other regional partners such as other transit systems or
emergency responders, etc.

Allowable Point
Range
Rating/Score
0-1.5

Regional Collaboration Rating Key
0

.5

1.0

1.5

Investment
justification exhibits

Investment
justification
exhibits nominal

Investment
justification
exhibits moderate

Investment
justification
exhibits

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no level of
collaboration

level of
collaboration

level of
collaboration

significant level of
regional
collaboration

SECTION D: Comments
(Summarize the merit of the investment justification and provide a justification for the final rating and recommended
funding level.) If the reviewer has a conflict of interest associated with an investment justification response,
he/she should state and describe the point of conflict and leave the rest of the evaluation blank.

Basis for Funding at Reduced Level (if applicable):

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Appendix E – FY 2016 TSGP Investment Justification Template
As part of the TSGP application process, applicants must develop a formal IJ that addresses each
initiative being proposed for funding, including M&A costs. An agency may submit up to eight
IJs per region. Agencies may also submit up to five additional IJs for projects related to law
enforcement providers that are not part of the organization. Each IJ must demonstrate how a
proposed project addresses gaps and deficiencies in current programs and capabilities. The IJ
must demonstrate the ability to provide enhancements consistent with the purpose of the program
and guidance provided by DHS/FEMA. Applicants must ensure that the IJ is consistent with all
applicable requirements outlined in this application kit.
Investment Heading
Date
Applicant
Region and Urban
Area(s) Impacted
Investment Name
Investment Amount

$

I. Background
Note: This section only needs to be completed once per application, regardless of the number of
investments proposed. The information in this section provides background/context for the
investment(s) requested, but does not represent the evaluation criteria used by DHS/FEMA for
rating individual investment proposals.
I.A. Identify the point(s) of contact for this investment.
Response Type
Narrative
Response Instructions
Identify the following:
 Point of contact’s (POC) name and title;
 POC’s full mailing address;
 POC’s telephone number;
 POC’s fax number;
 POC’s email address; and
 Also include the corresponding information for the single authorizing official
for the applicant organization—i.e., the individual authorized to sign a grant
award.
Response:
I.B. Describe the operating system.
Response Type
Narrative
Response Instructions
Describe the following:
 Infrastructure;
 Ridership data;
 Number of passenger miles;
 Number of vehicles and/or vessels;
 System map; and
 Other sources of funding being leveraged for security enhancements.
Response

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II. Strategic and Program Priorities
II.A. Provide an abstract for this investment.
Response Type
Narrative
Response Instructions
 Describe what the project is, how it will be executed, and its purpose.
 Define the vision, goals, and objectives for the risk reduction, and
summarizes how the proposed investment will fit into the overall effort to
meet the critical infrastructure security priorities (including integration into
existing security protocols);
 Describe how the investment builds or sustains one or more core
capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) core
capabilities;
 Describe the specific needs and/or resource limitations that need to be
addressed;
 Identify any potential partners and their roles and staffing requirements, and
provide information on any existing agreements such as Memoranda of
Understanding (MOU);
 Identify specific equipment needs (e.g., number of facility cameras, number
of security lights, amount of security fencing, etc.) and other details for
training, awareness, exercises, and other programs, if applicable (e.g.,
number of people to be trained, length of training, type of training, number
of printed materials, number of agencies and staff members involved in
exercise planning, execution, and review);
 Describe progress made on the security project this investment will be
completing, if applicable; and
 Reference use of prior year grant funds, if applicable.
Note: Ensure that details on purchases within this section match what is
outlined in the detailed budget.
Response
II.B. Describe how this investment specifically addresses one or more of the funding priorities
identified in the current year grant NOFO.
Response Type
Narrative
Response Instructions
 Describe how the investment addresses one or more Funding Priority Areas
outlined in this NOFO.
Response

III. Impact
III.A. Discuss how the implementation of this investment will decrease or mitigate risk. Describe
how the project offers the highest risk reduction potential at the least cost. Include output and
outcome metrics
Response Type
Narrative
Response Instructions
 Discuss how this investment will reduce risk (e.g., reduce vulnerabilities or
mitigate the consequences of an event) in a cost effective manner by
addressing the needs and priorities identified in earlier analysis and review;
 Identify the nature of the risk and how the risk and need are related to show
how addressing the need through this investment will also mitigate risk
(e.g., reduce vulnerabilities or mitigate the consequences of an event); and

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 Outline the expected, high-level impacts this investment is expected to
attain or achieve if implemented, and potential negative impacts if the
investment is not implemented.
Response

IV. Funding & Implementation Plan
IV.A. Investment Funding Plan.
Response Type
Numeric and Narrative
Response Instructions
 Complete the chart below to identify the amount of funding the recipient is
requesting for this investment only;
 Funds should be requested and detailed by allowable cost categories (i.e.,
planning, organization, equipment, training, exercises, and management
and administration);
 Applicants must make funding requests that are reasonable and justified by
direct linkages to activities outlined in this particular investment; and
 Applicants must indicate whether additional funding (non-Federal grants)
will be leveraged for this investment.
Note: Investments will be evaluated on the expected impact on security
relative to the amount of the investment (i.e., cost effectiveness). An itemized
Budget Detail Worksheet and Budget Narrative must also be completed for this
investment.
Response

The following template illustrates how recipients should indicate the amount of TSGP funding
required for the investment, how these funds will be allocated across the cost elements, and what
(if any) non-TSGP funds will be utilized:
Federal Request
Total

Other Funding
Sources Applied

Grand Total

Planning
Equipment
Training
Exercises
Operational Packages
M&A
Total
IV.B.

Discuss funding resources beyond the current fiscal year grant funding that have been
identified and will be leveraged to support the implementation and sustainment of this
investment.
Response Type
Narrative
Response Instructions
 Give the expected total life-span for this investment if fully implemented and
sustained through completion;
 Discuss other funding sources (e.g., non-Federal grant programs, public or
private agreements, future fiscal year grants) that the applicant plans on
utilizing for the implementation and/or continued sustainment of this
investment;
 If no other funding resources have been identified, or if none are necessary,
provide rationale as to why the requested TSGP funding is sufficient for the
implementation and sustainment of this investment; and

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 Investments will be evaluated on the extent to which they exhibit a
likelihood of success, or continued success, without requiring additional
Federal assistance.
Response
IV.C.

Provide a high-level timeline, milestones and dates, for the implementation of this
investment. Up to 10 milestones may be provided.
Response Type
Narrative
Response Instructions
 Only include major milestones that are critical to the success of the
investment;
 While up to 10 milestones may be provided, The recipient should only list
as many milestones as necessary;
 Milestones are for this discrete investment – those that are covered by the
requested TSGP funds and will be completed over the grant period;
 Milestones should be kept to high-level, major tasks that will need to occur;
 Identify the planned start date associated with the identified milestone. The
start date should reflect the date at which the earliest action will be taken to
start achieving the milestone;
 Identify the planned completion date when all actions related to the
milestone will be completed and overall milestone outcome is met; and
 List any relevant information that will be critical to the successful completion
of the milestone (such as those examples listed in the question text above).
Response

Note: After completing the template for each investment, the recipient should review the
information provided to ensure accuracy, particularly in the Milestone Dates and the Investment
Funding Plan.
Investment Justification Submission and File Naming Convention
Investment Justifications must be submitted with the grant application as a file attachment within
https://portal.fema.gov. Applicants must use the following file naming convention when
submitting the IJs as part of the TSGP:
Region_ Agency_IJ Number (Example: Chicago_CTA_IJ_1)

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Appendix F – FY 2016 TSGP Sample Budget Detail Worksheet
Sample Budget Detail Worksheet
Purpose: The Budget Detail Worksheet may be used as a guide to assist applicants in the
preparation of the budget and budget narrative. Applicants may submit the budget and budget
narrative using this form or in the format of their choice (plain sheets, the applicant’s own form,
or a variation of this form). However, all required information (including the budget narrative)
must be provided. Any category of expense not applicable to the applicant’s budget may be
deleted. Below is an example for reference purposes.
A. Personnel. List each position by title and name of employee, if available. Show the annual
salary rate and the percentage of time to be devoted to the project. Compensation paid for
employees engaged in grant activities must be consistent with that paid for similar work within
the applicant organization.
Name/Position
John Doe, Widget Producer

Computation
$30,000 annually x 50% effort
Total Personnel

Cost
$ 15,000
$ 15,000

B. Fringe Benefits. Fringe benefits should be based on actual known costs or an established
formula. Fringe benefits are for the personnel listed in budget category (A) and only for the
percentage of time devoted to the project.
Name/Position
John Doe, Widget Producer

Computation
15,000 x 50% of salary
Total Fringe Benefits

Cost
$ 7,500
$ 7,500

C. Travel. Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by purpose (e.g., staff to training, field
interviews, advisory group meeting, etc.). Show the basis of computation (e.g., six people to
three-day training at $X airfare, $X lodging, $X subsistence). In training projects, travel and
meals for trainees should be listed separately. Show the number of trainees and unit costs
involved. Identify the location of travel, if known. Indicate source of travel policies applied,
applicant or Federal travel regulations.
Purpose of Travel
FLETC Training

Location
Washington, DC

Item
Hotel

Computation
150 x 3 nights
Total Travel

Cost
$ 450
$ 450

D. Equipment. List non-expendable items that are to be purchased. Non-expendable
equipment is tangible property having a useful life of more than one year. (Note: Organization’s
own capitalization policy and threshold amount for classification of equipment may be used).
Identify the Authorized Equipment List number (AEL #) for items requested. Expendable items
should be included either in the “Supplies” category or in the “Other” category. Applicants
should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing equipment, especially high cost
items and those subject to rapid technical advances. Rented or leased equipment costs should be

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listed in the “Contractual” category. Explain how the equipment is necessary for the success of
the project. Attach a narrative describing the procurement method to be used.
Budget Narrative: A narrative budget justification must be provided for each of the budget
items identified.
Item
Harness

Computation
10 x $100

Cost
$ 1,000
$ 1,000

Total Equipment

E. Supplies. List items by type (office supplies, postage, training materials, copying paper, and
other expendable items such as books, hand held tape recorders) and show the basis for
computation. (Note: Organization’s own capitalization policy and threshold amount for
classification of supplies may be used). Generally, supplies include any materials that are
expendable or consumed during the course of the project.
Supply Items
Paper

Computation
10 reams x $30

Cost
$ 300
$ 300

Total Supplies

F. Consultants/Contracts. Indicate whether the applicant’s procurement policy follows
standards found in 2 C.F.R. § 200.318(a).
Consultant Fees: For each consultant enter the name, if known, service to be provided,
reasonable daily or hourly (8-hour day), and estimated time on the project to include M&A.
Budget Narrative: A narrative budget justification must be provided for each of the budget
items identified.
Name of Consultant
John Doe Consultant

Service Provided
Training Consultant

Computation
$100/hr. x 100 hours
Subtotal – Consultant Fees

Cost
$ 10,000
$ 10,000

Consultant Expenses: List all reasonable expenses to be paid from the grant to the individual
consultant in addition to their fees (i.e., travel, meals, lodging, etc.) .
Budget Narrative: A narrative budget justification must be provided for each of the budget
items identified.
Item
John Doe Consultant

Location
Phoenix, AZ

Computation
Hotel 150 x 3nights
Subtotal – Consultant Expenses

Cost
$ 450
$ 450

Contracts: Provide a description of the product or services to be procured by contract and an
estimate of the cost. Applicants are encouraged to promote free and open competition in
awarding contracts. Any sole source contracts must follow the requirements set forth in
applicable state and local laws and regulations, as well as applicable Federal regulations at 2
C.F.R. Part 200.
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Budget Narrative: A narrative budget justification must be provided for each of the budget
items identified.
Item
Jane Doe Contractor – Engine Maintenance, 36 months

Cost
$ 30,000
Subtotal – Contracts

$

Total Consultants/Contracts

$

G. Other Costs. List items (e.g., reproduction, janitorial or security services, and investigative
or confidential funds) by major type and the basis of the computation. For example, provide the
square footage and the cost per square foot for rent, and provide a monthly rental cost and how
many months to rent.
Budget Narrative: Provide a narrative budget justification for each of the budget items
identified.
Important Note: If applicable to the project, construction costs should be included in this
section of the Budget Detail Worksheet.
Description

Computation
Total Other

Cost
$
$

H. Indirect Costs. Indirect costs are allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. §
200.414. With the exception of recipients who have never received a negotiated indirect cost
rate as described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.414(f), recipients must have an approved indirect cost rate
agreement with their cognizant Federal agency to charge indirect costs to this award. A copy of
the approved rate (a fully executed, agreement negotiated with the applicant’s cognizant Federal
agency) must be provided to FEMA before indirect costs are charged to the award.
Description

Computation
Total Indirect Costs

Cost
$
$

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Budget Summary - When the budget worksheet is complete, transfer the totals for each
category to the spaces below. Compute the total direct costs and the total project costs. Indicate
the amount of Federal funds requested and the amount of non-Federal funds that will support the
project.
Budget Category
A. Personnel
B. Fringe Benefits
C. Travel
D. Equipment
E. Supplies
F. Consultants/Contracts
G. Other
H. Indirect Costs

Federal Amount
$ 11,250
$ 5,625
$ 337.50
$ 750
$ 225
$ 30,337.50
$0
$0

Non-Federal Amount
$ 3,750
$ 1,875
$ 112.50
$ 250
$ 75
$ 10,112.50
$0
$0

Total Requested
Total Non-Federal Amount
Federal Amount
$ 48,525
$ 16,175
Combined Total Project Costs
$ 64,700

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Appendix G – FY 2016 TSGP Security Plan Requirements
The following information regarding security plan requirements is provided in 6 U.S.C. §
1134(c)(2):
Security plans should include the following, as appropriate:













A prioritized list of all items included in the public transportation agency’s security
assessment that have not yet been addressed
A detailed list of any additional capital and operational improvements identified by DHS
or the public transportation agency and a certification of the public transportation
agency’s technical capacity for operating and maintaining any security equipment that
may be identified in such list
Specific procedures to be implemented or used by the public transportation agency in
response to a terrorist attack, including evacuation and passenger communication plans
and appropriate evacuation and communication measures for the elderly and individuals
with disabilities
A coordinated response plan that establishes procedures for appropriate interaction with
state and local law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and Federal officials in
order to coordinate security measures and plans for response in the event of a terrorist
attack or other major incident;
A strategy and timeline for conducting training under 6 U.S.C. § 1137
Plans for providing redundant and other appropriate backup systems necessary to ensure
the continued operation of critical elements of the public transportation system in the
event of a terrorist attack or other major incident
Plans for providing service capabilities throughout the system in the event of a terrorist
attack or other major incident in the city or region which the public transportation system
serves
Methods to mitigate damage within a public transportation system in case of an attack on
the system, including a plan for communication and coordination with emergency
responders
Other actions or procedures as the Secretary of Homeland Security determines are
appropriate to address the security of the public transportation system

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Appendix H – FY 2016 TSGP Helpful Hints for Applicants
Are the following components included in the application package?




SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, SF-LLL
IJs for projects
Detailed budgets containing only allowable costs

Are the following items addressed within the IJ narratives and detailed budgets?
















Do the IJ and the detailed budget only include allowable costs?
 Are all of the expenses in the detailed budget addressed in the IJ narrative? (for
example, a camera equipment budget line item should be addressed in narrative form
in the IJ as it pertains to the overall security program)
 Does the information in the detailed budget align with the budget summary in the IJ
narrative?
 Are planning and design costs to include remediation planning clearly delineated in
the budget, as separate from implementation/installation costs? (Planning and design
costs may be released before implementation/installation costs, as planning and
design costs do not require extensive EHP review.)
Does the IJ clearly explain how the projects fit into a funding priority area (as identified
in Appendix B – Program Priorities)?
Does the IJ establish a clear linkage to building or sustaining one or more core
capabilities in the Goal?
Does the IJ discuss how this investment will decrease or mitigate risk?
Does the IJ discuss how the project will mitigate an identified vulnerability from a
threat/vulnerability assessment?
Does the IJ describe how the project is necessary, appropriate, and timely given the
current security posture?
Is the cost effectiveness of the project clearly explained in the IJ? How does this project
provide a high security return on investment?
Does the IJ discuss how/if the project can be implemented quickly?
How does the project reflect security discussions and mitigation strategies discussed by
the RTSWG?
Are timelines realistic and detailed?
Are possible hurdles addressed in a clear and concise fashion?
If requesting funding for both new OPacks and sustainment of existing OPacks, does the
IJ discuss which is the higher priority for the agency and why? Does the IJ indicate the
number of existing teams already in place, either through agency funding or funded
through the TSGP?
If requesting TTAL consequence management, does the IJ clearly detail the prevention
and protection measures already in place, or funded to be completed?

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