Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Beaumont received a $145,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. The Port Security Grant Program provides federal funding to enhance transportation infrastructure security and protect critical maritime assets from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. Grant awards under this program typically support planning, operations, equipment, training, and exercises (POETE) activities, including procurement of security equipment, surveillance systems, personnel hiring, facility security planning, maritime training programs, and security exercises.

While specific project details are not enumerated in the award documentation provided, the City of Beaumont's grant funding is intended to support port security enhancements in the Beaumont, Texas area consistent with FEMA's national maritime security priorities. The 36-month performance period aligns with the standard award term for FY 2025 Port Security Grant Program recipients, which collectively received approximately $90 million across approximately 200 awards to support critical infrastructure protection initiatives nationwide.