Port security grant program

The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission received a $323,527 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) on August 28, 2023. The grant funding is being used to improve security infrastructure at the Port of Beaumont, Texas. As a voluntary association of local governments, the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission has a history of administering federal grants to provide transportation services, security enhancements, planning services, and community programs. In addition to this FEMA award, the Commission has also received federal grant funding as a prime and sub-recipient from other agencies such as the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Corporation for National and Community Service to support a range of regional initiatives.