Truck Security Program (97.059)
Program
97.059 Truck Security Program
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Authorization
2003 Appropriations Act, Public Law 108-7.
Program Number
97.059
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
The purpose of the Truck Security Program is to promote security awareness among all segments of the commercial motor carriers and transportation community. The Truck Security Program plans to train the Nation's commercial drivers to observe and report any suspicious activities or items that many threaten the critical elements of the Nation's highway transportation system.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Allowable costs are detailed in the Request for Applications (RFA). Cost principles applicable to the awards are OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education, with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, with OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations, and with 48 CFR Part 31 for commercial organizations. In general, funds may be used for personnel, special purpose equipment, supplies, services or consultants, travel, audits, other direct costs, facilities and administrative costs (indirect costs), and other costs the Secretary deems appropriate.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants includes: Associations representing motor carriers, buses, school transportation, commercial drivers, first responders and/or law enforcement; consortiums familiar with the Truck Security Program and participants; not-for-profit entities capable of conducting highway security training; for-profit entities capable of conducting highway security training; not-for-profit or private entities capable of creating a full-service communication center; for-profit entities capable of creating a full-service communication center; not-for-profit entities familiar with Information Sharing and Analysis Center; and for-profit entities familiar with Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Commercial motor carriers and national transportation community. 083 Credentials/Documentation: Stakeholder participation must be demonstrated through letter(s) of commitment. A copy of the applicant's Federally approved indirect cost rate agreement should be submitted.
Credentials/Documentation
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency must be used for this program. Each application must contain a signed Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), signed cost share commitment letter, assurances and certifications, and indirect cost rate agreement. Each proposal must contain a technical project plan, budget breakdown, and budget justification.
Award Procedure
Deadlines
Contact Transportation Security Administration, TSA-8, Maritime and Land Security, Grants/Contracts Management Branch for application deadlines. Written notice will be published in the Federal Register (http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html) and "Federal Grant Opportunities" for Grants (http://www.fedgrants.gov).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula and no matching requirements. TSA encourages grant recipients to consider cost-sharing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The award period is twelve months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Request for Advance or Reimbursement (SF 270) submissions, quarterly Financial Status Reports (SF 269), and quarterly technical progress reports are required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997 and June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 (or $500,000 for fiscal years after December 31, 2003) or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 or $500,000, as applicable, a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133 or the award document.
Records
Applicants must maintain project related materials for 3 years following submission of the final financial status report.
Program Accomplishments
The purpose of the Truck Security Program is to promote security awareness among all segments of the commercial motor carriers and transportation community. The Truck Security Program plans to train the Nation's commercial drivers to observe and report any suspicious activities or items that many threaten the critical elements of the Nation's highway transportation system.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0508-0-1-402.
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $19,700,000; and FY 04 est not available. (Note: Anticipated (new program beginning in FY 03).
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
This is a new cooperative agreement program. Deadline date for applications has not yet expired, therefore, no funding has been approved at this time.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Department of Transportation (DOT) grant related regulations include 49 CFR Parts 17-21, 26 and 29. DOT regulations may be superseded by corresponding or applicable new regulations issued by the Department of Homeland Security for this program. Cost principles applicable to the awards are OMB Circular A-21 for institutions of higher education, with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, with OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations, and with 48 CFR Part 31 for commercial organizations.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Queries may be directed to Transportation Security Administration Headquarters, Office of Maritime and Land Security, Grants/Contracts Management Branch, TSA-8, 701 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202. David Quang, Program Analyst, (571) 227-1137, david.quang@dhs.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Proposals will be selected based on the availability of funding, the quality of the proposals submitted, and the evaluation criteria established in the program announcement. See the RFA for specific criteria.
