Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 057 1964
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- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.057 Intercity Bus Security Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 8, 2009 and posted on Nov 5, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 23, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $11,658,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility for funding under both tiers is limited to applicants meeting one or both of the following criteria Operate fixed route intercity bus transportation providing services to a defined Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdiction. Operate a charter bus service using over the road buses and provide a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more defined UASI jurisdictions. The following definitions are applicable for the purpose of meeting FY 2009 program eligibility requirements Fixed route, intercity bus service is defined as passenger transportation service provided to the general public for compensation over specified, predetermined, and published routes between cities or terminals using over the road buses. Charter bus service is defined as a bus service that operates neither over fixed routes nor on regular schedules. A charter bus service is characterized by the rental of a bus and the services of a driver to a person or group where all passengers embark and disembark at the same point. A charter bus service must use over the road buses. An over the road bus is defined as a vehicle designated for long distance transportation of passengers, characterized by integral construction with an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment and at least 35 feet in length with a capacity of more than 30 passengers. An Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdiction is defined in the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) FY 2009 Program Guidelines and Application Kit. Please see www.fema.gov/grants. A trip is defined as a single bus journey from an embarkation point to the furthest destination in that journey. For example, a trip from New York City to Denver to San Francisco would be considered a single trip. A trip is made to a defined UASI jurisdictions if at any point in the trip the bus stops in a UASI jurisdiction and embarks or disembarks passengers. For example, a trip from Newburgh, NY to Manhattan to Charleston, WV is a trip to a defined UASI jurisdiction if passengers embark or disembark in Manhattan.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) was a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA to help protect the nations critical infrastructure from terrorism-related risks, with a specific focus on the intercity and charter bus sector. It was part of DHSs broader FY 2009 set of infrastructure protection grant programs and was designed around the reality that most critical infrastructure in the United States is owned or operated by state and local governments and, especially in this case, private-sector transportation providers. In practical terms, the program aimed to strengthen security and preparedness for over-the-road bus operations that move large numbers of passengers through major urban areas and other high-risk locations.
Funding for the program was estimated at $11,658,000 under CFDA 97.057 (Intercity Bus Security Grants). The opportunity did not specify an award ceiling or floor in the listing, which typically means award sizes could vary based on DHS priorities, the quality of the application, and how well proposed projects aligned with program goals and risk factors. The program also required cost sharing or matching, so applicants needed to be prepared to cover a portion of project costs with non-federal funds or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with the programs guidance.
Eligibility was narrow and tailored to operators whose services intersect with Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions, reflecting DHSs risk-based approach to preparedness. Applicants had to meet at least one of two criteria: (1) operate a fixed-route intercity bus service that provides service to a defined UASI jurisdiction, or (2) operate a charter bus service using over-the-road buses and provide at least 50 trips annually to one or more defined UASI jurisdictions. The announcement provided detailed definitions to avoid confusion about who qualifies. A fixed-route intercity bus service meant passenger transportation offered to the general public for compensation over published, predetermined routes between cities or terminals using over-the-road buses. Charter bus service was defined as service that does not run on fixed routes or regular schedules and is generally rented by a person or group, with passengers embarking and disembarking at the same point, and the service must use over-the-road buses. An over-the-road bus was defined as a long-distance passenger vehicle with integral construction, an elevated passenger deck over a baggage compartment, at least 35 feet long, and seating capacity greater than 30 passengers. The program also clarified that a "trip" was a single journey from the starting point to the furthest destination in that journey, even if it passed through multiple cities; and a trip counted as being to a UASI jurisdiction if, at any point, the bus stopped in a UASI area and passengers embarked or disembarked there.
From an application and compliance standpoint, the program required submission of an Investment Justification (typically the core narrative explaining risk, proposed capabilities, projects, budgets, and outcomes) along with any other required attachments specified in the grant guidance. Standard federal assistance forms were also required, including SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), and SF-424B (Assurances). If the proposed work involved construction-related activities, applicants were instructed to include SF-424C (Budget Information - Construction) and SF-424D (Assurances - Construction Programs) as applicable. The package also required SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities), which is standard for many federal awards and is used to document certain lobbying-related activities or certify that they did not occur.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number DHS-09-GPD-057-1964 and classification under Homeland Security Preparedness. The notice was originally posted November 5, 2008, with application timing that evolved over the posting period: the original closing date was January 13, 2009, later extended to a current closing date of January 23, 2009, and the opportunity was archived February 22, 2009. For official guidance and updates, applicants were directed to FEMAs grant resources (including references to the Homeland Security Grant Program FY 2009 Program Guidelines and Application Kit for the definition of UASI jurisdictions). For technical help accessing the announcement, DHS provided the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 and askcsid@dhs.gov, and an information link pointing to FEMAs grants page at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm.
Overall, IBSGP FY 2009 was structured to push security improvements into a privately operated mass-transportation mode that is widely used, highly mobile, and frequently connected to high-profile urban targets. By limiting eligibility to operators serving or repeatedly traveling into UASI jurisdictions and requiring an Investment Justification and standard federal accountability forms, the program sought to ensure that federal dollars supported concrete, risk-informed protective measures and preparedness capabilities in the intercity and charter bus industry.
Fiscal Year 2009 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2009 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)?
The FY 2009 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) was a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It was designed to help protect the nation's critical infrastructure from terrorism-related risks, with a specific focus on the intercity and charter bus sector (over-the-road bus operations).
What was the main purpose of IBSGP funding?
The program aimed to strengthen security and preparedness for over-the-road bus operations that move large numbers of passengers through major urban areas and other high-risk locations, aligning funding with risk-based preparedness priorities.
Which federal agency administered the IBSGP opportunity?
DHS administered the program through FEMA as part of DHS's broader FY 2009 infrastructure protection grant programs.
What was the estimated total funding available?
Funding was estimated at $11,658,000 under CFDA 97.057 (Intercity Bus Security Grants).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program was listed under CFDA 97.057, titled Intercity Bus Security Grants.
Did the listing specify a minimum or maximum award amount?
No. The opportunity did not specify an award ceiling or floor in the listing, which typically means award sizes could vary based on DHS priorities, application quality, and alignment with program goals and risk factors.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to cover a portion of project costs using non-federal funds or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with the program's guidance.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to certain intercity and charter bus operators whose services intersect with Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions. Applicants had to meet at least one of two criteria related to service into defined UASI jurisdictions.
What are the two eligibility criteria for bus operators?
An applicant had to meet at least one of the following:
- Operate a fixed-route intercity bus service that provides service to a defined UASI jurisdiction; or
- Operate a charter bus service using over-the-road buses and provide at least 50 trips annually to one or more defined UASI jurisdictions.
What is a "fixed-route intercity bus service" under this program?
It means passenger transportation offered to the general public for compensation over published, predetermined routes between cities or terminals using over-the-road buses.
What is a "charter bus service" under this program?
Charter bus service was defined as service that does not run on fixed routes or regular schedules and is generally rented by a person or group. Under the program definition, passengers typically embark and disembark at the same point, and the service must use over-the-road buses.
What is an "over-the-road bus" for IBSGP eligibility purposes?
An over-the-road bus was defined as a long-distance passenger vehicle with integral construction, an elevated passenger deck over a baggage compartment, at least 35 feet long, and a seating capacity greater than 30 passengers.
How does IBSGP define a "trip" for charter bus eligibility?
A trip was defined as a single journey from the starting point to the furthest destination in that journey, even if it passed through multiple cities.
When does a trip count as being to a UASI jurisdiction?
A trip counted as being to a UASI jurisdiction if, at any point, the bus stopped in a UASI area and passengers embarked or disembarked there.
Why does the program focus on UASI jurisdictions?
The program used a risk-based approach and limited eligibility to operators serving or repeatedly traveling into UASI jurisdictions to target security improvements toward higher-risk urban areas.
What is the required narrative or core application document?
Applicants were required to submit an Investment Justification, which is typically the core narrative describing risk, proposed capabilities, projects, budgets, and expected outcomes, along with any other required attachments specified in the grant guidance.
What standard federal forms were required with the application?
The required federal assistance forms included:
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities)
Are there additional forms if the project involves construction?
Yes. If proposed work involved construction-related activities, applicants were instructed to include, as applicable:
- SF-424C (Budget Information - Construction)
- SF-424D (Assurances - Construction Programs)
What is SF-LLL used for in this grant package?
SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities) is used to document certain lobbying-related activities or to certify that such activities did not occur, and it was required as part of the application package.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was DHS-09-GPD-057-1964.
How was this opportunity classified?
The opportunity was classified under Homeland Security Preparedness.
When was the grant opportunity posted?
The notice was originally posted on November 5, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was January 13, 2009, and it was later extended to a current closing date of January 23, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 22, 2009.
Where were applicants directed for official guidance and definitions (such as UASI jurisdictions)?
Applicants were directed to FEMA grant resources, including references to the Homeland Security Grant Program FY 2009 Program Guidelines and Application Kit for the definition of UASI jurisdictions.
Where could applicants get technical help accessing the announcement?
DHS provided the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 and by email at askcsid@dhs.gov for technical assistance.
What FEMA webpage was referenced for grant information?
The opportunity referenced FEMA's grants page at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm.
Why was IBSGP described as important for privately operated transportation?
The program was designed around the reality that much critical infrastructure in the United States is owned or operated by state and local governments and, especially for this sector, private transportation providers. IBSGP sought to push security improvements into a widely used, highly mobile mode of mass transportation that often connects to high-profile urban targets.
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