Federal Grant Award Summary

The Guilford Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated received a $100,419 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. The Port Security Grant Program funds state, local, and private maritime sector partners to enhance security at critical national seaports and terminals. While specific deliverables for this award are not detailed in the documentation, the Port Security Grant Program typically supports planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise (POETE) activities applicable to maritime security enhancement, including patrol vessels, communications and surveillance equipment, cybersecurity enhancements, security personnel, security plan development, maritime security training, and maritime security exercises.

The Guilford Fire Department's award reflects the program's broader portfolio of maritime security infrastructure improvements and operational enhancements. As a consistent recipient of federal grant funding since 2020, totaling over $900,000 in awards, the organization has demonstrated capacity in deploying federal resources to strengthen public safety and security capabilities. This three-year funding obligation represents the department's recent Port Security Grant Program award and complements its concurrent Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funding received in September 2025.