Intercity Bus Security Grants

The Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) provides funds to eligible private operators of intercity over-the-road bus transportation systems to protect critical transportation infrastructure and travelling public from acts of terrorism, and to

Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) provides funds to intercity bus companies to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism.

For-Profit Organizations (other than small businesses)

Applicants must have completed a vulnerability assessment and developed a security plan, which the Secretary of Homeland Security has approved as described in Section 1531 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act) (Pub. L. No. 110-53) (6 U.S.C. § 11821). Private operators are non-governmental entities that may include, but are not limited to, sole proprietorships, affiliates, parent companies, and subsidiaries.

The open application period for the IBSGP is 60 days. The Period of Performance (POP) for the IBSGP is 24 months. IBSGP funds are awarded based on project need. Applications are evaluated through a review process for adherence to programmatic guidelines and anticipated effectiveness of the proposed investments. Funds are then released as a lump sum in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award.

The period of performance for the FY 2023 IBSGP is 24 months. Refer to the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity and the Preparedness Grants Manual for more information. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. IBSGP Notification of award approval is made through the ND Grants system through an automatic email to the awardee point of contact (the "authorized official") listed in the initial application. The "award date" for IBSGP is the date that FEMA approves the award, and marks the beginning of the period of performance POP. Recipients must accept their awards no later than 60 days from the award date. Failure to accept the grant award within the 60 -day timeframe may result in a loss of funds . Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Payment based on Project need. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Payment based on Project need.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. (See https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html; Intergovernmental Review (SPOC List) (whitehouse.gov). An environmental impact statement may be required for this program.

FY 2026 IBSGP applications will be evaluated through a review process for completeness, adherence to programmatic guidelines, and anticipated effectiveness of the proposed investments. A National Review Panel will score each application based on cost effectiveness, ability to reduce risk of catastrophic events, sustainability without additional Federal funds and leveraging of other funding, adherence to timelines, risk to critical infrastructure, and alignment with one of the National Priority Areas. For additional information on how applications are reviewed and scored refer to the IBSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov

FEMA will review the highest scored applications. Refer to the IBSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for a complete description of the IBSGP award procedure.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. (See https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html; Intergovernmental Review (SPOC List) (whitehouse.gov). An environmental impact statement may be required for this program.

Extensions to the POP are allowed under limited circumstances. Extensions to the initial POP identified in the award will only be considered through formal, written requests to the recipient's FEMA Preparedness Officer or Program Manager and must contain specific and compelling justifications as to why an extension is required. Recipients are advised to coordinate with their FEMA Preparedness Officer or Program Manager as needed when preparing an extension request. All extension requests must address the following: 1. The grant program, fiscal year, and award number; 2. Reason for the delay-including details of the legal, policy, or operational challenges that prevent the final outlay of awarded funds by the deadline; 3. Current status of the activity(ies); 4. Approved POP termination date and new project completion date; 5. Amount of funds drawn down to date; 6. Remaining available funds, both federal and, if applicable, non-federal; 7. Budget outlining how remaining federal and, if applicable, non-federal funds will be expended; 8. Plan for completion, including milestones and timeframes for achieving each milestone and the position or person responsible for implementing the plan for completion; and 9. Certification that the activity(ies) will be completed within the extended POP without any modification to the original statement of work, as described in the Investment Justification and as approved by FEMA.