Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program
ID: 360211Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$0 - $90M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360211

Additional Information

https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/port-security
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) aimed at enhancing the security of maritime facilities across U.S. navigable waterways. This grant program seeks to fund projects that bolster terrorism prevention and response capabilities, with a focus on Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans, and is open to state and local government agencies, port authorities, and facility operators, while excluding private security companies. With an estimated total funding of $90 million and a maximum award ceiling of $6.5 million per project, the PSGP anticipates making approximately 200 awards, with applications opening on August 1, 2025, and closing on August 15, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and submit their applications through FEMA Grants Outcomes at https://go.fema.gov/ or contact the FEMA GO Help Desk at 1-877-585-3242 or via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    femago@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY_2025_PSGP_NOFO_508-ed.pdf
    The Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA, aims to bolster the security of Maritime Facilities in U.S. navigable waterways. With an expected funding total of $90 million, the program anticipates 200 awards ranging from $10,000 to $6.5 million each. Applications open on August 1, 2025, and close on August 15, 2025, focusing on projects that enhance terrorism prevention and response capabilities through Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans. Eligible applicants include port authorities, facility operators, and state and local government agencies, but not private security companies. A cost-share requirement is set at 25% for public recipients and 50% for private entities. The program prioritizes projects aligned with National Priorities, which include enhancing security for soft targets, supporting Homeland Security Task Forces, and improving cybersecurity. The PSGP seeks innovative solutions that address these evolving threats, reinforcing resilience against potential terrorist acts and disasters, thereby safeguarding essential infrastructure while fulfilling compliance with maritime security regulations. Applications must demonstrate feasibility, effectiveness, and a comprehensive approach to addressing identified risks.
    PSGP_FF-207-FY-23-108.bin
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