Fiscal Year 2007 Intercity Bus Security
Grant Opportunities
TSGP Ferry Security Supplemental
Program Overview
The Intercity Bus Security Grant Program is one of five grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2007 Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP). The IPP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks.
The vast bulk of America's critical infrastructure is owned and/or operated by state, local and private sector partners. The funds provided by this Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) are primarily intended to support the work of owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter bus services.
The purpose of this package is to provide: (1) an overview of the IBSGP; and (2) the formal grant guidance and application materials needed to apply for funding under the program. Also included is an explanation of DHS management requirements for implementation of a successful application.
Making an application for significant Federal funds under programs such as this can be quite complex and occasionally frustrating. Our job at DHS is to provide clear guidance and efficient application tools to assist applicants. Our customers are entitled to effective assistance during the application process, and transparent, disciplined management controls to support grant awards. We intend to be good stewards of precious Federal resources, and commonsense partners with our state and local colleagues.
We understand that individual Intercity Bus systems will have unique needs and tested experience about how best to reduce risk locally. Our subject matter experts will come to the task with a sense of urgency to reduce risk, but also with an ability to listen carefully to local needs and approaches. In short, we commit to respect flexibility and local innovation as we fund national homeland security priorities.
Available Funding
In FY07, the total amount of funds distributed under the IBSGP will be $11.64 million. The available funding will be divided into two pools, as summarized in the table below. Applicants with fleets in excess of 250 over-the-road buses will be placed in Tier I. All other applicants will be placed in Tier II.
|
Risk Tier |
FY07 Funding |
|
Tier I |
$8,150,000 |
|
Tier II |
$3,490,000 |
|
Total |
$11,640,000 |
Investment Justification Templates
Click here to download a fillable Excel template to help you complete your Fiscal Year 2007 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program Investment Justifications (XLS, 404 KB)Questions and Answers
Click here for answers to questions from Intercity Bus Security Grant Program stakeholder conference callsClick here for Intercity Bus Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 136 KB)
Click here to download the FY 2007 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program guidelines and application kit. (PDF, 359 KB)
Summaries of Past Conference Calls
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