Federal Grant Award Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves, operating as the Port of Galveston, received a $1,017,449 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056), effective September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This 36-month grant supports port security enhancements and maritime domain awareness improvements at the Port of Galveston in Galveston, Texas. Typical deliverables under this funding include procurement of security-related equipment such as patrol vessels, communications systems, and surveillance infrastructure, as well as implementation of risk management initiatives and security operational improvements designed to protect critical maritime infrastructure from potential threats.

This award represents part of FEMA's broader Port Security Grant Program, which annually distributes approximately $90 million across roughly 200 awards to strengthen security at ports and maritime facilities nationwide. The Port of Galveston has demonstrated a strong track record as a recurring recipient of PSGP funding, with cumulative prime grant awards exceeding $4.7 million since fiscal year 2021, reflecting its commitment to maritime security, resilience, and infrastructure protection objectives.