Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)
Opportunity Information
IBSGP provides funding to owners and operators of intercity bus systems located within the UASI-eligible Urban Areas, to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure. https://www.fema.gov/intercity-bus-security-grant-program
IBSGP provides funding to owners and operators of intercity bus systems located within the UASI-eligible Urban Areas, to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure. https://www.fema.gov/intercity-bus-security-grant-program
Program Amount
$2,000,000
Application Deadline
5/14/2021
Competitive
Eligible applicants must complete a vulnerability assessment and develop a security plan
Eligible Applicants
Private operators providing transportation by an over-the-road bus in UASI jurisdiction
Objectives
Funds critical infrastructure hardening and physical security enhancements to support transit operators serving the Nation’s highest-risk metropolitan areas
Planning and Organization
Governance integration
Training/Exercises
Develop, deliver, attend, and evaluate training and exercises
Equipment
Cybersecurity enhancements, facility security; vehicle / driver security, construction and renovation projects
NOFO Language
Investments that address one of the three national priority areas (enhancing cybersecurity; enhancing the projection of soft targets/crowded places; or addressing emerging threats), along with enduring needs for planning, training and awareness, and exercises.
Interpretation
While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, NG911 strategic planning and implementation may overlap with IBSGP projects to protect critical transportation infrastructure and travelling public from acts of terrorism, and to increase the resilience of the transit infrastructure.