The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are offering the Fiscal Year 2017 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP). This grant is designed to enhance the security of the nation’s transportation infrastructure, specifically targeting intercity bus operations. It provides crucial funding for critical infrastructure hardening and various physical security enhancements. The program aims to bolster preparedness and resilience against potential terrorist threats, focusing on transit operators serving high-risk metropolitan areas. Key objectives include building and sustaining core capabilities, strengthening regional security cooperation, and encouraging a comprehensive, whole-community approach to security and emergency management.
Opportunity ID: 294265
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-17-GPD-057-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses. See Notice of Funding Opportunity for details. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) is one of DHS/FEMA¿s FY 2017 grant programs that directly support transportation infrastructure security activities. IBSGP is one tool in the comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to strengthen the Nation¿s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. IBSGP provides funding for critical infrastructure hardening and other physical security enhancements to support transit operators serving the Nation¿s highest-risk metropolitan areas. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, The IBSGP supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience.ObjectivesThe FY 2017 IBSGP objectives are to support efforts that:- Build and sustain core capabilities- Strengthen regional security cooperation- Encourage a whole community approach to security and emergency management |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected automated posting error. | Jun 05, 2017 | |
| Jun 05, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-17-GPD-057-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses. See Notice of Funding Opportunity for details. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) is one of DHS/FEMA¿s FY 2017 grant programs that directly support transportation infrastructure security activities. IBSGP is one tool in the comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to strengthen the Nation¿s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. IBSGP provides funding for critical infrastructure hardening and other physical security enhancements to support transit operators serving the Nation¿s highest-risk metropolitan areas. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, The IBSGP supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience.ObjectivesThe FY 2017 IBSGP objectives are to support efforts that:- Build and sustain core capabilities- Strengthen regional security cooperation- Encourage a whole community approach to security and emergency management |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-17-GPD-057-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses. See Notice of Funding Opportunity for details. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) is one of DHS/FEMA¿s FY 2017 grant programs that directly support transportation infrastructure security activities. IBSGP is one tool in the comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to strengthen the Nation¿s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. IBSGP provides funding for critical infrastructure hardening and other physical security enhancements to support transit operators serving the Nation¿s highest-risk metropolitan areas. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, The IBSGP supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience. Objectives The FY 2017 IBSGP objectives are to support efforts that: – Build and sustain core capabilities – Strengthen regional security cooperation – Encourage a whole community approach to security and emergency management |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 294265 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY17.IBSGP.IJ.Template.pdf
Folder 294265 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY17.IBSGP.Sample Budget.pdf
Folder 294265 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY17.IBSGP.VASP.Certification.pdf
Folder 294265 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY_2017_IBSGP_NOFO_Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | User, System ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email: ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.057 | PKG00232912 | Jun 02, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294265 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294265 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294265 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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