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Grant Details:
Application Due Date: February 2011 est

Description: 

Overview:

The purpose of the FY 2010 IBSGP is to provide funding to create a sustainable program for the protection of intercity bus systems and the traveling public from terrorism. The program seeks to assist operators of fixed route intercity and charter bus services in obtaining the resources required to support security measures such as enhanced planning, facility security upgrades, and vehicle and driver protection.

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants under the FY 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.

Total Funding:

$11.5 Million

Additional Information:

•FY 2010 IBSGP FAQs

•FY 2010 IBSGP Guidance and Application Kit

•FY 2010 IBSGP Investment Justification Template

•FY 2010 IBSGP Sample Budget Detail Worksheet

•FY 2010 IBSGP Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan Certification Statement

•FY 2009 IBSGP Grants Information

State Contacts & Grant Award Information

Organization Information:
Organization: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
Website: http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

Contact Information:
Contact Name: FEMA Call Center
Contact Email: ASK-GMD@dhs.gov
Contact Phone: (866) 927-5646

More Information:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/ibsgp/index.shtm