Project Grant EMW2022PU00394

The City of Memphis, Tennessee was awarded a $796,500 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on September 15, 2022 under the Port Security Grant Program. The Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) aims to strengthen security at United States ports against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks and other security threats. Specifically, the City of Memphis will use this funding to enhance security and mitigate vulnerabilities for critical port infrastructure and operations along the Mississippi River in Memphis through implementation of security enhancements and training activities in accordance with the Port Security Grant Program's objectives to protect critical port facilities from terrorism.