Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
This grant provides funding to intercity bus companies to enhance security and protect passengers and infrastructure from terrorism threats.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $1,900,000 | Individual awards: $20,000–$1,900,000 | Up to 30 awards | 3-year project period
Summary: Supports intercity bus companies in enhancing surface transportation infrastructure security and protecting the traveling public from acts of terrorism.
Key Information: Requires a 50% cash cost share (no in-kind match); only one application per eligible applicant.
Description
The Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) is a competitive funding opportunity from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Its primary goal is to strengthen the security of the nation’s critical surface transportation infrastructure, focusing on intercity bus operations, to mitigate risks of terrorism and related threats. Funds support projects that protect passengers, bus fleets, and facilities through planning, equipment, training, exercises, and operational activities aligned with national security priorities.
