# Presentation: 590096

## Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program WorkshopNovember 2008

## TSGP Workshop Agenda

- 10:00 am     -   Welcome: Opening Remarks and Summary of FY08 TSGP
- 10:15 am     -   Overview of FY09 TSGP Changes
- 10:45 am     -   FY09 TSGP Funding Priorities
- 11:15 am     -   Scoring Methodology and Scoring Examples
- 12:00 pm     -   *Lunch on your own*
-  1:30 pm     -   Investment Justification Working Session
-  2:30 pm     -   *Break*
-  2:45 pm     -   Application Guidance
-  3:30 pm     -   Q & A / Closing Remarks

**Fiscal Year 2009** **Transit Security Grant Program ****Summary of FY 2008**

## FY 2008 Funding Priorities

- Focused on risk-based funding and regional security cooperation, as outlined in the Transit Security Fundamentals
- These priorities reflected:
- Ongoing intelligence analysis
- Extensive security reviews
- Consultations with the transit industry
- Congressional direction
- Continuation of Operational Packages (OPacks) in the FY 2008 result of stakeholder feedback and reflects emphasis on visible, unpredictable deterrence

## Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program  Overview of Key Changes 

## Key Changes were Implemented in FY 2009

- Driven by Congressional mandates:
- 9/11 Act
- Appropriations Bill
- Refinements and enhancements based on lessons learned and stakeholder feedback

## Summary of FY09 TSGP Changes

| Change | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Funding | Funding for intracity rail, ferry, and bus remained high with $388.6 million appropriated in FY 2009. |
| Security Plans | Transit agencies are required to have either undergone a security assessment conducted by DHS or developed and/or updated their security plan within the last three years.
Grant funds must be used to address items in the security assessment or security plan.  |
| Investment Justification | Investment Justifications are streamlined and shorter than in previous years. 
 Agencies should have transit security providers review Investment Justifications prior to submission to the RTSWG.  |
| Eligibility | The transit agency is the only direct grantee; funding will not go through the SAA
Certain Law Enforcement agencies are eligible as sub- grantees of transit agencies for which they provide security services. 
Certain Ferry systems in Tier I regions are eligible. |

**Summary of FY09 TSGP Changes**

## Summary of FY09 TSGP Changes

| Change | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Funding Allocations | Funding allocations are targets.  Funds may be moved among Tier I regions, and/or between Tiers as appropriate. |
| Scoring Methodology | Projects will be scored on agency’s risk score, project’s effectiveness score, project’s risk mitigation score, regional collaboration and agency match.  |
| Project Effectiveness | The Department has identified specific types of projects that will receive priority consideration in all awards based on their effectiveness.  
Eligible project types are expanded to include a 5th group: Other Mitigation Activities.
No projects are specifically prohibited.
Agencies must justify how a project fits into one of the project effectiveness groups. |
| Federal Cost Share Requirements  | Pursuant to the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 110-329), there is no cost share requirement for the TSGP.  The repeal of the cost share applies to both FY 08 and FY 09. |

**Summary of FY09 TSGP Changes**

## Summary of FY09 TSGP Changes

| Change | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Regional Transit Security Working Groups (RTSWGs) 
(Tier I only) | In Tier I regions, SAAs will be invited to act as a co-chair on the RTSWG with any other current chairs/co-chairs established by the region.
The Tier I RTSWGs must develop a comprehensive list of security-related investments that the region will need to undertake in order to mitigate risk in the region, prioritized by regional risk.  
TSA, FEMA, Security Providers, eligible Law Enforcement agencies (as sub-grantees), and the State Office of Homeland Security (OHS) must be included as active participants will full membership rights.
The inclusion of representatives of freight rail carriers and ferry systems that operate in or through the region is encouraged.  |

**Summary of FY09 TSGP Changes**

## FY09 TSGP Tier I Timeline

- 60 days

**November 21****st**** :** Agencies submit Project Concepts

**April 10****th**** :** DHS announces funding decisions

- Workshops

**January 13****th**** :** Agencies submit applications via g_rants.gov_ (SF424, IJ, and detailed budget)

- RTSWG Meetings/Conference Calls

- IJ Sessions

- Reallocation of funds

- 45 days

**November 5****th**** :** FY09 TSGP Guidance released

- Clearance Memo

- EHP & Budget Review

- Congressionally-Mandated

**February 13****th**** :** Agencies submit final IJs and budgets

## FY09 TSGP Tier II Timeline

**January 13****th**** : **Agencies submit applications via grants.gov (SF424, IJ, and detailed budget)

- Workshops

**April 10****th**** :** DHS announces funding decisions

- National Review Panel

- EHP and Budget Review

**November 5****th**** :** FY09 TSGP Guidance released

- Clearance Memo

- Congressionally-Mandated

- 60 days

- 45 days

- TSGP Conference Calls

## TSGP Target Allocations

## Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Funding Priorities

## Risk Informs all FY 2009 Funding Decisions

- Funding priorities made clear in 5 project priority groupings
- Value and emphasis placed on:
- Prevention and Protection activities, including visible, unpredictable deterrence
- High-impact projects where the risk is greatest, including underwater tunnel hardening
- Cost-effective projects that can be implemented quickly, including training, drills/exercises, and public awareness campaigns
- Collaboration and Communication leads to more effective projects
- Work together to maximize resources and develop innovative solutions

## DHS Security Priorities Focus Funding on Effective Projects with Immediate Impact

- A project’s effectiveness was determined based on its ability to:
- Elevate security on a system-wide level
- Elevate security of critical infrastructure assets
- Reduce the risk of catastrophic events and consequences
- There are five eligible project groupings based on risk-reduction effectiveness.
- Projects not listed in the guidance may be eligible for funding if they fall into one of the project effectiveness group descriptions.
- Project types that are not in Project Effectiveness Priority Groups 1-5 will not be considered for funding** **under the FY 2009 TSGP**. **

## Project Groupings are Prioritized by Effectiveness in Reducing Risk

- Training, Operational Deterrence, Drills, Exercises, and Public Awareness Activities
- Multi-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection
- Single-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection
- Key Operating Asset Protection
- Other Mitigation Activities

## Project Group One:  Training, Operational Deterrence, Drills, and Public Awareness

- Developing security plans
- Training
- Security Awareness
- DHS-Approved Behavior Recognition Detection Courses
- Counter-Surveillance
- Immediate Actions for Security Treats/Incidents
- Operational deterrence
- Canine Teams
- Mobile Explosives Screening Teams
- Visual Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR) Teams
- Crowd Assessment
- Public Awareness

## Project Group Two:  Multi-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection

- Anti-terrorism security enhancement measures for hardening Tunnels, High-Density Elevated Operations, and Multi-User High-Density Stations, such as:
- Intrusion detection
- Visual surveillance with live monitoring
- Alarms tied to a visual surveillance system
- Recognition software
- Tunnel ventilation and drainage system protection
- Flood gates and plugs
- Portal lighting
- Hardening of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Similar hardening actions

## Project Group Three:  Single-User High-Density Key Infrastructure Protection

- Anti-terrorism security enhancement measures for:
- High-Density stations
- High-Density Bridges

## Project Group Four:  Key Operating Asset Protection

- Physical Hardening/Security of Control Centers:
- Bollards
- Stand off
- Access control
- Secure Stored/Parked Trains, Engines, and Buses
- Bus/Rail Yards
- Maintenance Facilities

## Project Group Five:  Other Mitigation Activities

- Interoperable Communications
- Evacuation Plans
- Anti-terrorism Security Enhancement Measures for Low-Density Stations

## Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Scoring Methodology and Examples 

## Scoring Methodology

- Total Project Score =
- (Risk Group Score X Project Effectiveness Group Score) + Risk Mitigation Score + Regional Collaboration Component + Match Component
- Risk scores range from 6-1 and are a function of the agency’s risk and regional risk
- Effectiveness scores range from 5-1 and reflect the five project groups discussed in the last session
- Risk Mitigation is evaluated based on:
- Cost effectiveness
- Feasibility
- Timelines
- Sustainability
- Additional points will be given to projects demonstrating:
- Regional collaboration (above and beyond necessary/ expected levels), and
- Presence of a match

## Scoring Methodology:  Risk Mitigation Score Tier II

- Risk Mitigation is evaluated by a National Review Panel (NRP) of subject matter experts based on:
- Cost Effectiveness (scoring range is from 0-12)
- Feasibility (scoring range is from 0-12)
- Timelines (scoring range is from 0-4)
- Sustainability (scoring range is from 0-4)
- *Maximum Risk Mitigation score is 8 ((12 + 12 + 4 + 4) = 32/4 = 8)
- The NRP may also elect to award additional points based on:
- Regional Collaboration Component (scoring range is from 0-1.5)
- Match Component (scoring range is from 0-.5)

## Scoring Example One

- Atozee Transit requests $80,000 to install bollards at the entrance to its main transit hub station.  Atozee transit has a risk ranking score of 2. The National Review Panel (NRP) reviews the IJ and scores it as follows:
-    Atozee Risk Ranking: 2
-    Project Effectiveness Score: 3
-    Total Risk Mitigation Score: 10/4 = 2.5
-    Cost effectiveness: 4
-    Feasibility: 2
-    Timelines: 2
-    Sustainability: 2
-   Regional Collaboration: 1
-   Match: 0

- The overall score for this IJ would be: 2 x 3 + 2.5 + 1 + 0 = 9.5

## Scoring Example Two

- Tiny Transit requests $50,000 to provide basic security awareness training to its 150 frontline employees. The NRP reviews the IJ and scores it as follows:
-    Tiny Transit Risk Ranking: 2
-    Project Effectiveness Score: 5
-    Total Risk Mitigation Score: 26/4 = 6.5
-    Cost effectiveness: 12
-    Feasibility: 12
-    Timelines: 1
-    Sustainability: 1
-   Regional Collaboration: 0
-   Match: .5

- The overall score for this IJ would be: 2 x 5 + 6.5 + 0 + .5 = 17

## Scoring Example Three

- Atozee Transit requests $70,000 to provide basic security awareness training to its 250 frontline employees. The NRP reviews the IJ and scores it as follows:
-    Atozee Risk Ranking: 2
-    Project Effectiveness Score: 5
-    Total Risk Mitigation Score: 26/4 = 6.5
-    Cost effectiveness: 10
-    Feasibility: 8
-    Timelines: 4
-    Sustainability: 4
-    Regional Collaboration: 1.5
-   Match: .5

- The overall score for this IJ would be: 2 x 5 + 6.5 + 1.5 + .5 = 18.5

## Sample Funding Decisions

- The overall score rankings will be as follows:
- Atozee Transit Training       	$70,000     	Score 18.5
- Tiny Transit Training		$50,000	Score 17
- Atozee Transit Bollards		_$80,000_	Score  9.5
- 					         $200,000
- If $150,000 were available to distribute, then Atozee Transit training and Tiny Transit training projects would be funded first and the Executive Committee would decide to either partially fund the Atozee Transit bollards IJ (if the project is scalable), or move the remaining funds to a project with a lesser request or Tier 1.

## Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program How to Write an Investment Justification 

##  Fiscal Year 2009Transit Security Grant ProgramApplication Guidance November 2008

-  **Fiscal Year 2009****Transit Security Grant Program****Application Guidance** November 2008

**Notes:**
Schedule 
Tampa, FL		-- November 7, 2009			Houston, TX		-- November 14, 2009				Portland, OR	-- November 19, 2009
Chicago, IL		-- November 12, 2009			San Diego, CA	-- November 17, 2009				Washington, DC	-- November 21, 2009

##  FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process  

- The TSGP was first introduced in FY 2005.  Important distinctions for FY 2009 include:
- Per the *Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, *(Public Law 110-329), Transit Security Grant Program awards will be made _directly to transit agencies_.
- The State Administrative Agencies (SAA) are no longer the grantees – transit agencies are responsible for submitting their own applications, including Investment Justifications and Detailed Budgets, through the grants.gov website.
- There is no longer a requirement for cost sharing.
- Transit agencies may retain up to 3% of the award for M&A.
- _Amtrak_ and _Freight Rail_:  Components of TSGP, but apply separately.

**Notes:**
New this year:	(1)  TSGP grant awards will be made directly to transit agencies.  The SAA is no longer the grantee.  This means transit agencies are responsible for submitting their own			       applications, investment justifications, and detailed budgets through grants.gov.
			(2)  TSGP no longer requires a cost sharing match.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process 

- Eligible Applicants
_**Tier I**_:   Named transit agencies and ferry systems in eight designated urban areas:
- 	CA	    Bay Area
-     MA            	    Boston Area
- 	CA                Greater Los Angeles Area
-     NY/NJ/CT     New York City/Northern New Jersey/Connecticut Area
- 	DC/MD/VA   National Capital Region/Baltimore Area	                              GA	    Atlanta Area
-     PA/NJ           Philadelphia Area
- 	IL	   Chicago Area
- 	Note:  Law enforcement agencies that provide primary transit security to these transit agencies are eligible as sub-grantees.  Ferry systems participating in FY 2009 PSGP cannot apply for TSGP funds.

**Notes:**
New this year:	(1)  TSGP grant awards will be made directly to transit agencies.  The SAA is no longer the grantee.  This means transit agencies are responsible for submitting their own applications, investment justifications, and detailed 			       budgets through grants.gov.
			(2)  TSGP no longer requires a cost sharing match.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

_**Tier II**_:  Transit agencies in 51 identified urban areas (up from 29).  New for FY2009:
-     CA       Fresno			MO       Kansas City
-     OH       Dayton                      		TX        El Paso
-     IL         Champaign-Urbana		NM       Albuquerque
-     OR       Eugene			UT        Salt Lake City
- 	IN        Indianapolis			NY        Albany
-     PR       San Juan			VA        Richmond
- 	KY       Louisville			NY        Rochester
-     TN       Nashville			WA       Spokane
- 	MA      Springfield			NV        Reno
-     TX       Austin	 		WI         Madison
- 	MI       Lansing			OH       Columbus

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Application Procedure
- All applicants (Tier I and Tier II, Amtrak and Freight Rail):
- ◦	Applications due by 11:59 p.m., _Tuesday, January 13, 2009_
- 		-     Online, accessible at _[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)_.   Must confirm Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) identifier as part of the application process.
- 		-     Catalog of Domestic Federal Assistance (CDFA) number is   	      _97.075_ – Rail and Transit Security Grant Program.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Application Procedure
- 	◦	Must submit:
- 		-     SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
- 		-     SF-424A Budget Information
- 		-     SF-424B Assurances
-  		-     SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- 		-     Investment Justifications (IJ) and Detailed Budgets *
- 		-     Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan Certification 	    	      statement
- 		-     Security Capital and Operational Sustainment Plan **
- 		      *   Tier I submits concept IJ only – final IJ due February 13, 2009
- 		        **  Tier I agencies only

**Notes:**
Tier I agencies may submit up to TEN concept investment justifications and up to FIVE regional concepts with the initial application due January 13, 2009.  Final IJs/budget details are due on February 13, 2009.

Tier II agencies may submit up to TEN investment justifications and up to FIVE regional investments with their applications due January 13, 2009.

Amtrak may submit up to TWELVE investment justifications thorugh the cooperative agreement process.  Freight Rail may submit up to TWO investment justifcations.  Further information is provided in the individual guidance kits.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Considerations
- M&A – Maximum 3% may be retained by eligible transit agencies for management and administrative purposes associated with the TSGP award.
- -	Minimum Project Amounts:
- 	◦	None for Fast Track Training, when agencies use the Training 	Cost Matrix.
- 	◦ 	$50,000 for _non-_Fast Track Training, Exercises, Public 	Awareness, and Planning.
- 	 ◦	$250,000 for all other projects.
- - 	Operations Costs Restrictions – Not more than 30% for “operating uses”   as defined in 9/11 Act, Section 1406(b)(2).

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Allowable Costs
- Planning
- 	○	Public education and outreach, public alert and warning systems and security education efforts, development and implementation of homeland security support programs, security plans and protocols, security assessments, hiring full or part-time staff and contractors or consultants to assist with planning activities, materials required to conduct planning activities, and travel and per diem related to professional planning activities.
- Operational Costs (OPacks)  (Tier I only)
- 	○	Explosives Detection Canine Teams
- 	○	Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPR) Teams
- 	○	Mobile Explosives Screening Teams

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Allowable Costs
- 	-   Equipment Acquisition
- 	     ◦	Explosive device mitigation and remediation equipment
- 	     ◦	Terrorism incident prevention equipment
- 	    ◦	Physical security enhancement equipment
- 	     ◦	Cyber security enhancement equipment
- 	     ◦	Detection equipment
- 	     Note:   Equipment must be certified that it meets required regulatory and/or DHS-	       adopted standards – _[http://rkb.mipt.org](http://rkb.mipt.org/)__ and_
-                       _h__[ttp://www.dhs.gov/xfrstresp/standards](http://www.dhs.gov/xfrstresp/standards)__. _

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Allowable Costs
- 	-   Training
- 	     ◦	Workshops and conference costs for planning, facilitation, training plan  	development, meeting costs, materials, supplies, and travel/per diem.
- 	       ◦	Certain full or part-time staff and contractors or consultants.
- 	       ◦	Public sector overtime and backfill costs.
- 	       ◦	Travel related to planning and conduct of training projects or for attending 	DHS-sponsored courses or DHS-sponsored technical assistance programs.
- 	       ◦	Supplies.
-  	       ◦	Other:  Space rental for training, badges, other similar materials.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Allowable Costs
- 	-   Exercises
- 	     ◦	Exercise planning workshops.
- 	       ◦	Certain full or part-time staff and contractors or consultants.
- 	       ◦	Overtime and backfill costs.
- 	       ◦	Travel related to planning and conduct of exercise projects.
- 	       ◦	Supplies.
-  	       ◦	Other, e.g., space rental for exercises, badges, other similar materials.
- 		Note:  In FY 2009, support for planning and conduct of exercises has shifted in 	           strategy form a State-forced approach, organized by the National 	           Preparedness Directorate, to a regional (multi-state) approach, 		           organized by the FEMA regions.  Applicants should coordinate requests 	           for support through the appropriate FEMA Regional Exercise Officer.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Allowable Costs
- 	-   Management and Administration (M&A)
- 	     ◦	Hiring full or part-time staff, contractors or consultants to assist with the 	management of the FY2009 TSGP or the design, requirements, and 	implementation of the TSGP.
- 	       ◦	Developing operating plans for information collection and processing and/or 	reporting of DHS-required information or data calls.
- 	       ◦	Travel and meeting-related expenses for managing and/or administering TSGP 	grants.
-  	       ◦	Acquiring office equipment, including personal computers and laptops used for 	the management and administration of TSGP grants.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Application Review
- Tier I and Amtrak applications:
-  ◦	FEMA (GD&A) verifies receipt of TSGP application in 	grants.gov for Tier I transit agencies’ regional or Amtrak 	allocation target amount.
- 	◦	DHS reviews submissions for award consideration through a 	cooperative agreement process.
- 	◦	GD&A prepares award notices.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Application Process

- Application Review
- Tier II and Freight Rail applications:
-  ◦	FEMA (GD&A) verifies receipt of TSGP application in 	grants.gov and all required documents
- 		-    Complete SF-424 application with required assurances and 	     security plan certification statement
- 		-    Complete Investment Justification(s) and Budget Detail
- 	◦	DHS reviews submissions for award consideration.
- 	◦	GD&A prepares award notices.

## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Post-Award Processing

**Budget Review**

**Environmental /Historical **
**Preservation (EHP)**

**Release of Funds Memorandum**

**Funds Available for Draw Down**

**Project Review & Approval**

**Project Review & Approval**

**Notes:**
Project approval: 
Tier I – Cooperative Agreement Process yields projects approved in concept. Agency submits final IJs with complete Budgets. 
Final IJs are reviewed by TSA for approval. FEMA reviews budget  for allowable and unallowable cost, cost share elements, and reasonableness
Tier II – Projects are approved by DHS and funding is listed in the Award Document. Budget review step is done as part of the approval process. 
Budget Review:
 Issues with budget are returned to the agency for correction or update. Corrections are received and then final review is completed.
EHP:
 Once project is approved in concept (Tier I) or awarded funds (Tier II) it is the responsibility of the agency to submit complete documentation to clear EHP.  All materials provided by the agency is reviewed by the FEMA program manager and submitted to the FEMA EHP office for clearance. This process may take from three days to months depending on the scope of the project, completeness of the documentation, and the impact of the project.  
Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) 
The GAN is prepared only after EHP clearance is complete and may take up to thirty days to process. 
Funds Available
Funds are available for drawdown once the GAN has cleared the Chief Financial Officers desk. 
This will not happen unless the grantee is current on all reporting requirements (269, CAPR, BISR). 

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## FY 2009 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)Touch Points and Other Resources

| Resource | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Web resources | The TSGP Application Kit, Information Bulletins, FAQs, and Conference Call Minutes are posted to either the FEMA or TSA websites: 
http://www.fema.gov/grants
or

http://www.tsa.gov/grants |
| Grants.gov Help desk | 1-800-518-4726 |
| GPD/FEMA Call Center
CSID
 | 1-866-927-5646 or ASK-GMD@dhs.gov
General questions related to this grant program may be directed to the GD&A Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) 1-800-368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov |

**Notes:**
Resources for questions are listed here (help desk phone #, application kit and websites information).  Anything sent to askcsid is also routed to TSAGrants.

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**Grant Programs Directorate State Assignments**
**Rail and Mass Transit **
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**Puerto Rico: Jim Siwek**

**Steve Billings**
**(202) 786-9516**

**Jim Siwek**
**(202) 786-9597**

- John** (Bruce) Louryk**
**(202) 786-9622**** **

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## Fiscal Year 2009 Transit Security Grant Program Question and Answer Session

## Slide 48

| 
General Questions: | TSAGRANTS@tsa.dhs.gov 
and
 askcsid@dhs.gov |
| --- | --- |
| 
TSA Website: | 
www.tsa.gov/grants
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| 
FEMA Website: | 
www.fema.gov/grants
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| 
Conference Call Number:

Passcode: | 
1-888-323-4702

Wednesday |

| Program Contacts and Resources |
| --- |

## Slide 49

## Fiscal Year 2009 Grants.gov Information 

**Notes:**
-In order to submit a federal grant application, grantees must submit them electronically using grants.gov.    
-I will provide a brief overview of the grants.gov registration process for the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR).  
-This is the person who is responsible for submitting grant applications for your organization.  
-A detailed outline is available in Appendix C of the FY08 IBSGP Grant Guidance and Application Kit.

## Click on E-Biz POC Login and Get Registered

- Click on E-Biz POC Login and Get Registered

**Notes:**
-In order to approve an AOR, an e-business point of contact must be established 
-If you already have a DUNS number and MPIN from the CCR, you may establish an e-business point of contact.  
-This person has the capability of designating, or revoking, the privileges of an authorized organization representative (AOR).  
-The AOR is the organization’s authorized submitter of a federal grant application.  
-For example, the President CEO could be the e-business point of contact and assign another individual to be the AOR.
-If the AOR leaves the organization, the e-business point of contact could designate another individual.
-The E-Biz login link is on the right-hand side of the home page for grants.gov.
-Click on the Get Registered link on the left-hand side of the home page to begin the grants.gov registration process.

## Click on Organization Registration

**Notes:**
-Click on “I want to register on behalf of an organization”. 

## Follow the six registration steps

**Notes:**
-The six registration steps are listed in brief.
Step 1: Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number
-If you don’t already have a DUNS number, obtain one by clicking the link under step 1.
-A DUNS number is a unique nine digit ID number for each physical location of your business.  
-This number identifies your business.

Step 2: Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
-If you have not already registered with the CCR, you must do so at the link under step 2.
-The CCR is a database which collects data on contract acquisitions for the government.
-You will need your DUNS number, tax identification number, electronic funds transfer information, and some statistical information about your business (average number of employees for your location, average annual receipts for your location, affiliations, additional information is required for organizations that sell or generate electricity or refine petroleum) 
-You will receive a marketing partner identification number (MPIN) for registering with grants.gov.

Step 3: Create a username and password with Operational Research Consultants (ORC)
-Click on the link under Step 3.
-In order to safeguard the security of your electronic information, grants.gov utilizes a credential provider.
-A credential provider validates the electronic identity of an individual through electronic credentials, PINS, passwords, and certificates for grants.gov.
-You will need your DUNS number to register.
-You will obtain a username and password that you need for grants.gov registration.

Step 4: Register with grants.gov
-Click on the link under step 4.
-Enter the username and password obtained in the prior step.

Step 5: Verification
-The e-business point of contact will receive an email to verify that you are to be an AOR.

Step 6: Track your AOR status
-Click on the link under step 6.

## Click Apply for Grants to Download PureEdge

**Notes:**
-You will need to download the PureEdge Viewer in order to download the IBSGP application.
-From the grants.gov homepage, click on “Apply for Grants” on the left-hand side to download the viewer. 

## Download PureEdge and the Application Package

**Notes:**
-Click on PureEdge Viewer and follow the instructions.
-After downloading the viewer, you may download the application. Click on “Download a Grant Application Package”. 

## Submit your application

**Notes:**
-At this time, you need to search for the grant opportunity.  
-CFDA 97.057.  
-You will be able to download the application and instructions.
-After you fill out all of the required information and attach optional forms, such as the Investment Justification (Appendix D), the Sample Budget Detail Worksheet (Appendix F), and the Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan Certification Form (Appendix I), the submit button will be enabled.

## Track Your Application

**Notes:**
-From the grants.gov home page, you can track your application.  
-Click on “track your application” on the left-hand side.
-Keep in mind.....As you are completing the six grants.gov registration steps, you can download the PureEdge viewer, download the application, and fill out the application. 
-Start this registration process as soon as possible!