The Port Security Grant Program provides funds to state, local, and private sector maritime partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies.
Donor Name: Department of Homeland Security
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA’s focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The PSGP supports critical national seaports/terminals to enhance port security through enhanced facility and operational security. PSGP allows for a broad range of projects to be funded as long as they are applicable to enhancing maritime security capabilities. The entire breadth of the POETE (planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise) is allowable under PSGP. Typical types of projects include:
- Patrol vessels
- Communications equipment
- Surveillance equipment
- Cybersecurity enhancements
- Hiring NEW security personnel
- Plan development
- Maritime security training
- Maritime security exercises.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $90,000,000.
- Expected Funding range: $10,000 – $6,500,000.
Grant Period
09/01/2025 to 08/31/2028.
Eligibility Criteria
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State Government, non-profit organizations, and small businesses.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
