The Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) of a secure and resilient Nation. The building, sustainment, and delivery of these core capabilities require the combined effort of the whole community, rather than the exclusive effort of any single organization or level of government. The IBSGP’s allowable costs support efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the five mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
Fiscal Year 2016 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
FUNDING
Total Funding Available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016: $3,000,000
PURPOSE
The FY 2016 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.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants under the FY 2016 IBSGP are owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses that serve urban areas designated to receive Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding under the FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program. Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI jurisdictions to be eligible. All owner/operators that meet the basic eligibility criteria were eligible to apply.
In order to be eligible to receive FY 2016 IBSGP grant funding, all operators must have completed a vulnerability assessment and developed a security plan as required by Section 1531 of the 9/11 Act (6 U.S.C. § 181).
PROGRAM AWARDS
Bus companies compete for funds irrespective of their size and without the use of a tier system. Recipients are selected through a competitive process based on the ratings of the National Review Panel. Cost share or match is not required under this program.
Additional Information
You may access the FY 2016 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity and the following ancillary documents that provide additional information and resources on the program.
- FY 2016 IBSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity
- FY 2016 IBSGP Key Changes
- FY 2016 IBSGP Frequently Asked Questions
- FY 2016 IBSGP Fact Sheet
- FY 2016 IBSGP Investment Justification Template
- FY 2016 IBSGP Sample Budget Detail Worksheet
- FY 2016 IBSGP Vulnerability Assessment and Security Plan Certification Statement