Port Security Grant Program Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Oxnard Harbor District, operating as the Port of Hueneme, $1.262 million under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This three-year project grant funds maritime security enhancements at the Port of Hueneme, a critical Pacific Coast transportation hub handling diverse cargo including containerized goods, automobiles, and break bulk fruit. The funded initiative supports planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise (POETE) activities designed to strengthen security infrastructure and resilience against terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies at this national seaport facility.

The Port Security Grant Program, administered by FEMA, represents a comprehensive federal effort to enhance security across U.S. maritime infrastructure, with over 4,455 total awards obligating $2.57 billion since 2005. Typical project grant investments support deliverables such as patrol vessels, communications and surveillance systems, cybersecurity enhancements, security personnel hiring, security plan development, and maritime security training and exercises. The Oxnard Harbor District's award aligns with the program's mandate to fund state, local, and private maritime sector partners in protecting critical seaports and terminals against security threats while supporting the port's ongoing commitment to infrastructure modernization and operational excellence.