Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
The FY 2026 Transit Security Grant Program provides funding to transit agencies to enhance protection of surface transportation infrastructure and passengers from terrorism.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: June 24, 2026 (Application portal opens) | July 24, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $88,350,000 | Individual awards: $431,327–$33,898,500 | Up to 30 awards | No cost share required
Summary: Supports public transit agencies in protecting critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism.
Key Information: Only agencies listed in the NOFO Appendix 1 are eligible; one application per eligible agency.
Description
The Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) provides federal funding to eligible public transit agencies to enhance security for critical surface transportation infrastructure and protect the traveling public from terrorism and other threats. The program is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA’s broader effort to strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure, focusing on risk-informed investments in transit security capabilities, vulnerability reduction, and regional preparedness.
TSGP funds can be used for a range of activities, including planning, operational activities, equipment and capital projects, training and awareness campaigns, and security exercises. The FY 2026 program emphasizes the protection of soft targets and crowded places, support for Homeland Security Task Forces and fusion centers, cybersecurity enhancements, election security, and border crisis response.
