Intercity Bus Security Grants
The motorcoach industry continually strives to improve the safety and security of bus operations. Over the past few years, enhancing motorcoach security has become a key issue for all operators and a priority issue for the nation as a whole as motorcoaches visit nearly all of our nation’s historic landmarks, pass along or through much of our critical infrastructure, and transport nearly 600 million passengers.
Since 2003, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded more than $119 million in grants to the motorcoach industry through the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP).
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Announcement for the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) as well as other Preparedness Grant Programs.
Important Dates
April 16: FEMA Announces FY 2024 Grant Applications Now Open
May 2: ABA & FEMA Webinar: FY 2024 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program Application Roll Out and Q&A
June 24: Grant Applications Due to Grants.gov
August 23: Anticipated funding selection
September 30: Anticipated program awards
Please visit FEMA’s website for information regarding this funding opportunity and additional resource documents. Additional questions may be directed to DHS at askcsid@dhs.gov or (800) 368-6498, as well as ASK-GMD@dhs.gov and (866) 927-5646.
As a reminder, you must obtain a DUNS number and register with www.grants.gov to create an account in order to complete and submit your application online. The registration process can take up to three weeks for first-time registrants.
All completed grant applications must be submitted online.
Several of the requirements tied to this grant program have become law. Below are some of the legislative highlights related to motorcoach security.
Related Resources
- FY 2023 Grant Recipients Listing
- FY 2022 Grant Recipients Listing
- FY 2021 Grant Recipients Listing
- FY 2020 Grant Recipients Listing
- FY 2020 Preparedness Grant Manual
- FY 2020 Preparedness Grant Manual Appendix
- FY 2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program FAQs
- FY 2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Key Changes
- FY 2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Factsheet
- FY 2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Application Instructions
- FY 2020 GPD Maintenance Policy
- FY 2019 Grant Recipients Listing
- FY 2018 Grant Recipients Listing
- FY 2017 Grant Recipients Listing
- Approved Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan Template
