Project Grant EMW2025PU05164
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $912,291 Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) project grant to Port Freeport, a U.S. local government port authority in Freeport, Texas. The grant, awarded on September 1, 2024, will support enhancing maritime security and protecting critical transportation infrastructure at the port through September 2027. Typical funded projects under this program include procurement of patrol vessels, communications equipment, surveillance systems,...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $529,500 Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) project grant to Port Freeport, a port authority located in Freeport, Texas, on August 28, 2023. This grant funded security enhancements at Port Freeport's facilities to bolster infrastructure security. Port Freeport was the sole sub-awardee on this FEMA project grant, overseeing the delivery of the grant-funded security services. This award is part of a series of four prime federal...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Port of Houston Authority a $2.21 million Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) project grant on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This 36-month award funds maritime security infrastructure and operational enhancements at the Port of Houston, located in Jacinto City, Texas. Based on Port of Houston Authority's historical utilization of PSGP funding, the award is expected to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Port of Port Arthur received a $890,431 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) with an award date of September 1, 2025, and a completion deadline of August 31, 2028. As a civilian port authority located in Port Acres, Texas, the Port of Port Arthur will utilize this funding to enhance maritime transportation infrastructure security and protect...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,225,000 Project Grant under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) to the Port of Houston Authority in Houston, Texas. This federal grant funding supports the Port of Houston Authority, a state government entity and port authority, in enhancing maritime security and protecting critical transportation infrastructure along the Gulf Coast. The grant award will fund initiatives such as the procurement of patrol vessels,...
- The Port of Beaumont Navigation District of Jefferson County received a $702,390 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) effective September 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2028. The Port Security Grant Program provides federal funding to maritime entities to enhance transportation infrastructure security and protect critical port facilities from potential terrorist attacks, major disasters, and...
- The Port of Galveston was awarded a $1,407,076 Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) to enhance maritime security and protect critical transportation infrastructure. The grant, which has a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will fund projects to improve port-wide risk management, such as procuring patrol vessels, communications equipment, surveillance systems, and conducting security training...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves, operating as the Port of Galveston, received a $1,017,449 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056), effective September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This 36-month grant supports port security enhancements and maritime domain awareness improvements at the Port of Galveston in Galveston, Texas. Typical deliverables...
- This $1,332,661.00 federal Project Grant award was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) on August 28, 2023. The grant recipient, the Port of Houston Authority, will use the funds to support port infrastructure security activities. The Port of Houston Authority is the largest port on the Gulf Coast and a major provider of goods and services related to port dredging, spoils placement, and security enhancements through past...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $932,570 Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) project grant to the Port of Texas City Security Council Inc., a non-profit organization, on September 1, 2024. This 3-year grant will fund comprehensive security improvements to the Port of Texas City's maritime transportation infrastructure and operations. Key initiatives include procuring patrol vessels, advanced communications equipment, surveillance systems, and cybersecurity...
Port Freeport received a $2.038 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056), awarded September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This 36-month grant supports maritime security enhancements at the Port of Freeport in Texas, a critical infrastructure facility serving as a regional economic and logistical hub along the Gulf Coast. The funding will be applied to strengthen port security infrastructure and operations in accordance with PSGP objectives to protect surface transportation infrastructure from terrorist attacks and major disasters. The Port Security Grant Program provides funding for security-related equipment procurement, operational improvements, and protective measures at maritime facilities. Based on the program's focus areas, Port Freeport's grant funding is anticipated to support activities such as security equipment acquisition, facility hardening measures, security training and exercises, personnel enhancements, and related maritime security infrastructure improvements. These investments align with FEMA's comprehensive transportation infrastructure security strategy and support the port's ongoing commitment to resilience and critical infrastructure protection.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.5m | 9/27/25 |