The Federal Government is offering the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) to significantly enhance the security of the nation’s critical transportation infrastructure. This grant is specifically designed to help strengthen intercity and charter bus services against potential terrorist threats. Funds are primarily allocated to operators of fixed-route intercity and charter bus services, enabling them to implement vital security improvements. As part of a comprehensive national effort, the IBSGP contributes to protecting the vast amount of critical infrastructure managed by state, local, and private sector entities. This initiative empowers bus operators to bolster security measures, thereby ensuring safer public transportation and contributing directly to broader national security objectives.
Opportunity ID: 50568
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-GPD-057-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2010 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.057 — Intercity Bus Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 08, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 29, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,520,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under the Fiscal Year 2010 IBSGP are owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses that serve Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions. Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI jurisdictions to be eligible. Tier I consists of companies with 250 or more over-the-road buses in operation that provide the highest volume of services to high-risk urban areas. Tier II consists of all other applicants that meet the minimum eligibility requirements |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The IBSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The vast bulk of Americas critical infrastructure is owned and/or operated by State, local, and private sector partners. The funds provided by the IBSGP are primarily intended to support the work of operators of fixed route intercity and charter bus services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line
(800) 368-6498 askcsid@dhs.gov FEMA Call Center |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extending the application deadline to 02/18/2010 | Jan 29, 2010 | |
| Jan 29, 2010 | ||
| Dec 08, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-GPD-057-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2010 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.057 — Intercity Bus Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 08, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 29, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,520,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under the Fiscal Year 2010 IBSGP are owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses that serve Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions. Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI jurisdictions to be eligible. Tier I consists of companies with 250 or more over-the-road buses in operation that provide the highest volume of services to high-risk urban areas. Tier II consists of all other applicants that meet the minimum eligibility requirements |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The IBSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The vast bulk of Americas critical infrastructure is owned and/or operated by State, local, and private sector partners. The funds provided by the IBSGP are primarily intended to support the work of operators of fixed route intercity and charter bus services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line
(800) 368-6498 askcsid@dhs.gov FEMA Call Center |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-GPD-057-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2010 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.057 — Intercity Bus Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 29, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 14, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,520,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under the Fiscal Year 2010 IBSGP are owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses that serve Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions. Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI jurisdictions to be eligible. Tier I consists of companies with 250 or more over-the-road buses in operation that provide the highest volume of services to high-risk urban areas. Tier II consists of all other applicants that meet the minimum eligibility requirements |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The IBSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The vast bulk of Americas critical infrastructure is owned and/or operated by State, local, and private sector partners. The funds provided by the IBSGP are primarily intended to support the work of operators of fixed route intercity and charter bus services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement Link |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line
(800) 368-6498 askcsid@dhs.gov FEMA Call Center |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-GPD-057-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2010 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.057 — Intercity Bus Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 08, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 14, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,520,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants under the Fiscal Year 2010 IBSGP are owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses that serve Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions. Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI jurisdictions to be eligible. Tier I consists of companies with 250 or more over-the-road buses in operation that provide the highest volume of services to high-risk urban areas. Tier II consists of all other applicants that meet the minimum eligibility requirements |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The IBSGP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nations critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The vast bulk of Americas critical infrastructure is owned and/or operated by State, local, and private sector partners. The funds provided by the IBSGP are primarily intended to support the work of operators of fixed route intercity and charter bus services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line
(800) 368-6498 askcsid@dhs.gov FEMA Call Center |
Related Documents
Folder 50568 Other Supporting Documents-Guidance and Application Kit and Other Supporting Documents 1 -> ibsgp vulnerability assessment and security plan certification statement.pdf
Folder 50568 Other Supporting Documents-Guidance and Application Kit and Other Supporting Documents 1 -> ibsgp sample budget detail worksheet.pdf
Folder 50568 Other Supporting Documents-Guidance and Application Kit and Other Supporting Documents 1 -> 20-16c.pdf
Folder 50568 Other Supporting Documents-Guidance and Application Kit and Other Supporting Documents 1 -> ibsgp investment justification template.pdf
Folder 50568 Other Supporting Documents-Guidance and Application Kit and Other Supporting Documents 1 -> fy 2010 ibsgp guidance final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line (800) 368-6498 askcsid@dhs.gov FEMA Call Center |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.057 | PKG00015037 | Dec 08, 2009 | Feb 18, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
50568 SF424-2.0.pdf
50568 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
50568 SF424A-1.0.pdf
50568 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
50568 Other-1.1.pdf
50568 SF424C-1.0.pdf
50568 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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