Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $322,880 to St. Johns County Sheriff's Department under the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP, CFDA 97.056) on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This project grant supports maritime transportation infrastructure security enhancements at port facilities in St. Augustine, Florida. Under this 36-month performance period, the Sheriff's Department will implement security-related initiatives typical of PSGP awards, which may include procurement of security equipment, maritime security training, development of security plans, and operational improvements to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from potential terrorist attacks and other emergencies.

As a sub-grantee of FEMA's comprehensive maritime security initiative, St. Johns County leverages this funding as part of its broader portfolio of federal law enforcement and public safety programs. The Port Security Grant Program represents recurring support for the Sheriff's Department's efforts to enhance regional maritime security capabilities, positioning local port infrastructure to meet federal security standards and readiness requirements.