Federal Grant Award Summary

The County of Racine Sheriff's Department received a $550,000 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. This three-year award funds activities to enhance maritime transportation infrastructure security and protect critical surface transportation assets in Racine, Wisconsin. The Port Security Grant Program supports eligible applicants including local governments in implementing planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise (POETE) activities applicable to maritime security, which may include patrol vessels, communications and surveillance equipment, cybersecurity enhancements, security personnel, security plan development, and maritime security training.

As a child entity of Racine County with established experience in federal grant administration across multiple public safety domains, the Sheriff's Department will leverage this funding to strengthen port and maritime security capabilities within its jurisdiction. The award aligns with FEMA's broader transportation infrastructure security initiatives and represents one of the 233 annual Port Security Grant Program awards averaging $550,000 per grant nationwide.