Project Grant EMW2025PU05296

Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Cleveland Division of Police received a $266,386 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056), obligated on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This award supports maritime security enhancements at the Port of Cleveland, located in Cleveland, Ohio. The Port Security Grant Program funds state, local, and private maritime sector partners to strengthen security at critical national seaports and terminals against terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies through planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise activities.

Under this three-year project, the City of Cleveland Division of Police will utilize the funding to enhance port security capabilities and operations. While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, typical Port Security Grant Program investments include acquisition of patrol vessels, communications and surveillance equipment, cybersecurity enhancements, security personnel hiring, security plan development, maritime security training, and exercise activities. This award represents FEMA's continued investment in the City of Cleveland's maritime security infrastructure as part of the agency's comprehensive approach to protecting transportation infrastructure nationwide.