Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Passenger Rail Program

The Department of Homeland Security's Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) Program aims to allocate $9 million in funding to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for enhancing the security of surface transportation infrastructure against terrorism. The program emphasizes the importance of developing and updating security plans, conducting vulnerability assessments, and coordinating with Regional Transit Security Working Groups. The application window opens on August 1, 2025, and closes on August 15, 2025, with funding selections by August 23, 2025. This NOFO outlines eligibility criteria, ranking applications based on their effectiveness in addressing terrorism risks, project sustainability without further federal assistance, and feasibility within the designated performance period. Key priorities include bolstering cybersecurity, protecting soft targets, supporting operational coordination among Homeland Security Task Forces, and enhancing plans for election security. Applicants must submit detailed investment justifications and budgets, demonstrating how their proposals align with national priorities. Strict guidelines on allowable costs and requirements for pre-award costs are included, emphasizing accountability and effective project management. The document represents a strategic approach in federal grants, emphasizing collaborative efforts to enhance national safety and security.

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