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, more than $119 million in grants have been awarded to the motorcoach industry by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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
February 27: FEMA Announces FY 2023 Grant Applications Now Open
May 15: Grant Applications Due to Grants.gov
May 18: Grant Applications Due to ND Grants
July 21: Grant Winners Announced – View Awardees
Please visit FEMA’s website for information regarding this funding opportunity. Additional resource documents are also available on the website.
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, it is necessary to obtain a DUNS number and to 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 3 weeks for first time registrants.
All completed grant applications must be submitted online.
Several of the requirements tied to this grant program have come out of law. You can check out some of the legislative highlights related to motorcoach security below.
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
