Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the City of New Haven a Port Security Grant Program (PSGP, CFDA 97.056) project grant of $124,796 on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This award supports maritime security enhancements at critical national port facilities and terminals in New Haven, Connecticut. The PSGP funds planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise (POETE) activities designed to protect seaports and maritime infrastructure against terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. Typical funded projects under this program include patrol vessels, communications and surveillance equipment, cybersecurity enhancements, security personnel hiring, security plan development, maritime security training, and exercise activities.

As a local government entity with demonstrated capacity in federal grant administration, the City of New Haven will execute this three-year project to enhance port security capabilities within its jurisdiction. The award reflects PSGP's continued focus on distributing federal resources to state and local maritime sector partners nationwide, with the program having obligated approximately $1.62 billion across 2,281 awards since 2005. New Haven's award represents part of FEMA's broader transportation infrastructure security initiative to strengthen critical national seaports against evolving security threats.