Port security grant program

The City of Houston received a $1,827,339.00 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 28, 2023 under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056). The grant funding supports the City's delivery of critical transportation security enhancements, including specialized training, equipment procurement, and operational readiness for law enforcement teams such as SWAT, Bomb Squad, and Aviation Units to counter terrorism and respond to incidents involving explosives or weapons of mass destruction. The grant also enables the City to implement mass notification systems, public safety video monitoring, regional intelligence sharing through fusion center operations, and community outreach for preparedness initiatives. As a prime recipient of the grant, the City of Houston has administered major regional capacity-building efforts like the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program to enhance emergency preparedness, response, and resilience capabilities.