Grant Details

Grant Details:
Amount: $4,990,000
Open Date for Application: 05/19/2011
Application Due Date: TBA

Description: 

Overview:

IBSGP provides 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 2011 IBSGP are owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses that serve UASI jurisdictions. Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI jurisdictions to be eligible. The Tier I/Tier II designation used in prior years is not being used for FY 2011 applicants; all owner/operators that meet the basic eligibility criteria may apply.

Total Funding:

$4.9 Million

Additional Information:

•FY 2011 IBSGP FAQs

•FY 2011 IBSGP Guidance and Application Kit

•FY 2011 IBSGP Investment Justification Template 

•FY 2011 IBSGP Sample Budget Detail Worksheet

•FY 2011 IBSGP Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan Certification Statement

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