Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
ID: 360207Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) to enhance security measures in intercity bus transportation against potential terrorist threats. This grant program aims to fund eligible for-profit organizations that implement approved vulnerability assessments and security plans, with a focus on bolstering critical infrastructure and enhancing cybersecurity. The total funding available for this program is $1.8 million, with individual awards ranging from $20,000 to $1.8 million, and a requirement for a 50% non-federal cost share from recipients. Applications must be submitted electronically via FEMA Grants Outcomes by August 15, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to the FEMA GO Help Desk at 1-877-585-3242 or via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov for assistance.

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    The Fiscal Year 2025 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP), administered by FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, allocates $1.8 million to enhance security in intercity bus transportation against potential terrorist threats. The program aims to fund eligible private operators that implement approved vulnerability assessments and security plans. Key objectives include bolstering critical infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity, supporting homeland security task forces, and responding to border crises. Eligible applicants can receive between $20,000 to $1.8 million, with a maximum award anticipated for 14 projects. A significant requirement mandates a 50% non-federal cost share from recipients. Applications must be submitted electronically through FEMA GO by August 15, 2025, after meeting preparation steps, including securing a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The evaluation process emphasizes the uniqueness of each application, project feasibility, risk reduction, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability without ongoing federal support. Projects that effectively align with national priorities will receive additional scoring incentives during the review process. The IBSGP represents a critical investment in securing public transportation systems, reflecting ongoing federal efforts to address evolving security challenges in the U.S. transportation landscape.
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