FY 2005 INTERCITY BUS SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM

The summary for the FY 2005 INTERCITY BUS SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM Federal Grant is detailed below. It contains information such as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, important deadlines, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed in the Grant Announcement Contact section. If these sections are incomplete, please visit the website of the government agency that is offering this grant.


	Federal Grant Title:	FY 2005 INTERCITY BUS SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
	CFDA Number:	97.057
	CFDA Description:	Intercity Bus Security Grants
	Federal Agency Name:	Department of Homeland Security
	Category of Funding Activity:	Disaster Prevention and Relief
	Category Explanation:	Homeland Security - Public Safety
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DHS-GRANTS-042505-001
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Apr 26, 2005
	Creation Date:	Apr 26, 2005
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 23, 2005 **Any questions pertaining to program eligibility requirements, application deadlines, background information or matters concerning this grant program must be directed to the administering program office. The office which administers this grant program is the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) .** ODPs Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk e-mail address is: askcsid@dhs.gov or call 800-368-6498, 8-7 Eastern Time, M-F.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Jun 22, 2005
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$10,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The program link listed in this announcement will take you to the web site used by the administering program office. The contact information in this announcement *** is not the same as the administering program office.*** . The link(s) to the program announcement and related "apply" function, is provided as a service and for informational purposes only. Accessing the application, including the apply link, does not automatically mean that you are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for each program, as described in the respective program guidance document(s). . This grant program is restricted to specific bus/transit entities described in the program application kit. . ****Any questions pertaining to program eligibility requirements, application deadlines, background information, or matters concerning the grant program must be directed to the administering program office. The office which administers this grant program is the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) .**** ODPs Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk e-mail address is: askcsid@dhs.gov or call 800-368-6498, 8-7 Eastern Time, M-F.
Grant Description: Based on Congressional intent, eligibility for funding under this program will be **limited to public and private owners/operators of fixed route, intercity bus services using over-the-road buses.** . Intra-city and charter/tour bus services **are not eligible** for funding under the FY 2005 IBSGP. . For purposes of the FY 2005 IBSGP, an over-the-road bus means a vehicle designed 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. $10,000,000 is available in ***designated urban areas*** to provide financial assistance to public and private owners/operators of fixed route, intercity bus services to improve security for operators and passengers. . ****Any questions pertaining to program eligibility requirements, application deadlines, background information, or matters concerning the grant program must be directed to the administering program office. The office which administers this grant program is the Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) .**** ODPs Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk e-mail address is: askcsid@dhs.gov or call 800-368-6498, 8-7 Eastern Time, M-F. . The Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) was transferred to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when the agency was established. However, ODPs grant management system and related computer applications for this (and other) ODP announcement(s), is currently maintained by the Office of Justice Programs (Department of Justice) on behalf of DHS. Once you arrive at ODPs web site (link listed below) scroll to the end of the web page. . The application and related link(s) to the program announcement is provided as a service and for informational purposes only. Accessing the application and related documents, including the apply link, does not automatically mean that you are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for each program, as described in the respective program guidance document(s)or Application Kit.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Edwards, Bruce, Grant Management Officer, Phone 202-205-9193, Fax 202-772-9730, Email bruce.edwards@dhs.gov bruce.edwards@dhs.gov Edwards, Bruce
Similar Government Grants: • Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP); • Fiscal Year 2010 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP); • Opportunity DHS-09-GPD-057-1964; • FY 2008 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP); • FY 2007 Infrastructure Protection Program: Intercity Bus Security; • Funding Opportunity and Request for Applications under the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program; • FY 2006 Infrastructure Protection Program: Intercity Bus Security