Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (97.075)
Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (Assistance Listing 97.075) is run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security. It awarded $395 million in 98 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $4.0 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.3 million. Half of the 98 awards fell between $553,643 and $4.5 million, and they ranged from $5,360 to $31.7 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$395 million
- Grant awards98
- Typical award$1.3 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$76.8 million
- Size rank425 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $85.8 million in fiscal 2021 to $76.8 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 425th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 99% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 20 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) provides funds to public transit agencies (which include intra-city 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 the transit infrastructure. Performance metrics for this program are related to enhancing cybersecurity and the protection of soft targets/crowded places, through investments in planning, training and awareness, equipment and capital projects, and exercises.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Applications are evaluated through a review process for adherence to programmatic guidelines and anticipated effectiveness of the proposed investments. Funds are then reimbursed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award. Refer to the appropriate Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for a complete description of the TSGP award procedures.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Grant funds must be used in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants/cooperative agreements, 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. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and if they are included in the award agreement. Federal employees are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program. Federal employees may not receive funds under this award. In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, Management of Domestic Incidents, the adoption of NIMS is a requirement to receive Federal preparedness assistance, through grants, contracts, and other activities. Federal NIMS implementation must be considered prior to allocation of any Federal preparedness awards in FY 2023. Refer to the FY 2023 TSGP or IPR NOFO for more information. Refer to the FY 2023 TSGP and IPR Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for more information. Refer to the FY 2023 TSGP and IPR Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for more information.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Applications must be received by the deadline date established in the NOFO
Award range and average, in the agency's words
TSGP Award Ranges - $110,000 - $31,655,159 IPR Award Range - $10,000,000 TSGP Average Award - $6,200,000 IPR Average Award - $10,000,000
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Transit security police forces/law enforcement overtime (directed patrols, canine teams, mobile screening teams, and anti-terrorism team patrols); Security cameras (closed circuit television); Cybersecurity Network Segmentation; Hazardous Device Detection Equipment.Fiscal Year2026: Transit security police forces/law enforcement overtime (directed patrols, canine teams, mobile screening teams, and anti-terrorism team patrols); Security cameras (closed circuit television); Cybersecurity Network Segmentation; Critical Interoperable Communications; Anti-Terrorism Emergency Simulation Drills.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rail and Transit Security Grant Program (97.075) awarded $395 million across 98 grant awards, an average of $4.0 million per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 84% of the money, businesses 11%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 88 | $331 million | 84% |
| Businesses | 6 | $44.5 million | 11% |
| Other | 4 | $19.8 million | 5.0% |
By state
14 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $116 million |
| New Jersey | 8 | $78.0 million |
| Illinois | 7 | $50.9 million |
| California | 21 | $33.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $29.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $27.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $17.9 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $10.0 million |
| Georgia | 4 | $9.2 million |
| Washington | 5 | $7.1 million |
| Oregon | 3 | $3.9 million |
| Texas | 8 | $3.8 million |
| Nevada | 2 | $3.1 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Missouri | 3 | $843,550 |
| Florida | 2 | $756,531 |
| Ohio | 1 | $636,700 |
| Colorado | 2 | $581,023 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $99,892 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $95,340 |