U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
Washington, DC 20528 


Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program 
(IBSGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

1. 
What is the purpose of the FY 2010 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)? 
The purpose of the FY 2010 IBSGP is to provide funding to promote sustainable programs 
for protecting intercity bus systems and the traveling public from terrorism. The program 
seeks to assist operators of fixed route intercity and charter bus services in obtaining the 
resources required to support security measures such as enhanced planning, facility security 
upgrades and vehicle and driver protection. 

2. 
How much funding is available under the FY 2010 IBSGP? 
The total amount of funds to be distributed under the FY 2010 IBSGP is $11,520,000. 

3. 
What are the priorities for the FY 2010 IBSGP? 
The program supports intercity bus initiatives that strengthen emergency operations planning 
and citizen protection capabilities and help address security priorities, including, but not 
limited to: 

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Development of assessments or security plans 

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Operating and capital costs associated with over-the-road bus security awareness, 
preparedness, and response training, including training for front-line employees for 
potential security threats and conditions (must be DHS-approved training courses) 

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Live or simulated exercises for the purpose of assessing and improving the 
capabilities of entities to prevent, prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from 
acts of terrorism (must be DHS-approved exercises) 

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Public awareness campaigns for enhanced over-the-road bus security (must be DHS-

approved) 
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Modifying over-the-road buses to increase their security 
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Installing cameras and video surveillance equipment on over-the-road buses and at 

terminals, garages, and over-the-road bus facilities 

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Constructing and modifying terminals, garages and facilities, including terminals and 
other over-the-road bus facilities owned by state or local governments, to increase 
their security 

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Establishing and improving an emergency communications system linking drivers 
and over-the-road buses to the recipient’s operations center or linking the operations 
center to law enforcement and emergency personnel 

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Implementing and operating passenger screening programs for weapons and 

explosives 
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Protecting or isolating the driver of an over-the-road bus 
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Chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection, including canine patrols for 

such detection 

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Acquiring, upgrading, installing, or operating equipment, software, or accessorial 
services for collection, storage, or exchange of passenger and driver information 
through ticketing systems or other means and for information links with government 
agencies, for security purposes 

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Overtime reimbursement, including reimbursement of state, local and tribal 
governments for costs, for enhanced security personnel assigned to duties related to 
over-the-road bus security during periods of Orange or Red Alert levels or National 
Special Security Events 

4. 
Who was eligible to apply for FY 2010 IBSGP funds? 
Eligible applicants under the FY 2010 IBSGP were owners and operators of fixed route 
intercity and charter buses that serve Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) jurisdictions. 
Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI 
jurisdictions to be eligible. Tier I consisted of companies with 250 or more over-the-road 
buses in operation that provide the highest volume of services to high-risk urban areas. Tier 
II consisted of all other applicants that met the minimum eligibility requirements. 

5. 
How were the FY 2010 IBSGP funds determined? 
Bus companies competed for funds within their designated Tiers. Recipients were selected 
through a competitive process based on the ratings of the Federal Interagency Working 
Group. 

6. 
What legislation authorized funding for the FY 2010 IBSGP? 
The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-83) 
provided funding for this program. 

7. 
Where is the FY 2010 IBSGP Guidance and Application Kit located? 
The FY 2010 IBSGP Guidance and Application Kit is located online at 
http://www.fema.gov/grants as well as on www.grants.gov. 


8. 
What other resources are available to address programmatic, technical and financial 
questions? 
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For additional program-specific information, please contact the Centralized 
Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) help line at (800) 368-6498 or 
askcsid@dhs.gov. CSID hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, 
Monday through Friday. 

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For financial-related questions, including pre-and post-award administration and 
technical assistance, applicants may contact the FEMA Grant Programs Directorate 
Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to ASK-GMD@dhs.gov. 

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9. What is the FY 2010 IBSGP period of performance? 
The period of performance of this grant is 36 months. 

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