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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 $120 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 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Announcement for the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) as well as other Preparedness Grant Programs.

Important Dates 

August 1/4: FEMA Announces FY 2025 Grant Applications Now Open

August 15: Grant Applications Due

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.

Applications must be submitted via the FEMA Grant Outcomes portal.

For technical assistance, with the FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) system, please contact the FEMA GO Helpdesk at femago@fema.dhs.gov or (877) 585-3242, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET. You can also visit here, to view instructional videos on how to navigate the system.

All completed grant applications must be submitted online.

Key Details:

  • Program Application Guidance, click on “related documents”
  • Cost match: 50% required
  • Eligibility: Bus Operators providing either regular fixed route trips or at least 50 charter trips (annually) into designated Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) regions.
  • Requirement: Must have completed a vulnerability assessment and security plan in the past 3 years and include a verification statement in your application (see bottom of page for template examples)
  • Each application may contain up to 2 investment justifications or projects.

Related Resources

The American Bus Association serves a thriving industry that provides nearly 600 million passenger trips annually on charters, tours, scheduled service, and shuttles. Membership in ABA includes motorcoach operators, tour operators, tourism-related organizations, and products and service suppliers.

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