Grants Programs FY 2008
Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) Freight Rail Security Grant Program FRSGP) Trucking Security Program (TSP) | Transit Security Grant Program Tier I (TSGP Tier I) Transit Security Grant Program Tier II (TSGP Tier II) |
Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP) Trucking Security Program (TSP) | Transit Security Grant Program Tier I (TSGP Tier I) Transit Security Grant Program Tier II (TSGP Tier II) |
The FRSGP was created as a new component of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The TSGP is one of five programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FY 2008 focus on infrastructure protection activities, which are designed to strengthen the nation's critical infrastructure against risks associated with terrorism.
In FY 2008, the FRSGP provides $7.4M to railroad operators that transport security-sensitive materials (SSM) through high population-density areas. Class I carriers (annual operating revenues exceed $319.2 million) may request funds to support security awareness and emergency response training for frontline employees provided that they have completed an acceptable vulnerability assessment and security plan. Class II carriers (annual operating revenues between $25.5M and $319.2M) and Class III carriers (annual operating revenues less than $25.5M) may request funds to conduct a vulnerability assessment and develop a security plan. The Class II and Class III carriers may also request funds to support security awareness and emergency response training for frontline employees if they have completed an acceptable vulnerability assessment and security plan.
Click here for the FY 2008 Freight Rail Security Fact Sheet (PDF, 82 KB)
Click here for the FY 2008 Freight Rail Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 118 KB)
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