The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP) is one of four grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against potential terrorist attacks. The IBSGP provides funds to intercity bus companies to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the travelling public from acts of terrorism.
Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Opportunity number DHS-26-GPD-057-00-97
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | DHS-26-GPD-057-00-97 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Department of Homeland Security |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 97.057 |
| Posted | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,900,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 30 |
| Estimated total program funding | $1,900,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Disaster prevention and relief |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Who should take a closer look
- Larger for-profit companies
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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