Project Grant EMW2025PU05568
- The City of Houston was awarded a $2.49 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on September 21, 2022 under the Port Security Grant Program. The Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) aims to strengthen security at ports nationwide through transportation infrastructure and security activities. With this funding, the City of Houston's Homeland Security division will enhance port security for the local area through measures authorized under the program to further...
- The City of Houston was awarded a $2,301,631.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) on September 1, 2024. The grant supports the City's efforts to enhance maritime security and protect critical transportation infrastructure in the Houston area from potential terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. Key project activities funded through this award include the procurement of patrol vessels,...
- The City of Houston was awarded a $1,013,002 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056). The grant will fund port security activities from September 2021 through August 2024. The Port Security Grant Program aims to help protect critical port infrastructure from risks associated with potential terrorist attacks, other security incidents, or natural disasters. Based on program guidelines, it appears the City of Houston will use...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,225,000 Project Grant under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) to the Port of Houston Authority in Houston, Texas. This federal grant funding supports the Port of Houston Authority, a state government entity and port authority, in enhancing maritime security and protecting critical transportation infrastructure along the Gulf Coast. The grant award will fund initiatives such as the procurement of patrol vessels,...
- The City of Houston received a $1,827,339.00 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 28, 2023 under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056). The grant funding supports the City's delivery of critical transportation security enhancements, including specialized training, equipment procurement, and operational readiness for law enforcement teams such as SWAT, Bomb Squad, and Aviation Units to counter terrorism and respond to incidents involving...
- This $1,332,661.00 federal Project Grant award was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) on August 28, 2023. The grant recipient, the Port of Houston Authority, will use the funds to support port infrastructure security activities. The Port of Houston Authority is the largest port on the Gulf Coast and a major provider of goods and services related to port dredging, spoils placement, and security enhancements through past...
- <p>Harris County received a $1,302,200 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056). The grant will fund security enhancements from September 2021 through August 2024. As part of the Port Security Grant Program, which provides funding to transportation infrastructure security activities, the award will support improving safety and protections for the Port of Houston.</p>
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Port of Houston Authority a $2.21 million Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) project grant on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. This 36-month award funds maritime security infrastructure and operational enhancements at the Port of Houston, located in Jacinto City, Texas. Based on Port of Houston Authority's historical utilization of PSGP funding, the award is expected to...
- Harris County received a $1,013,859.32 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056), awarded September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. The three-year grant supports maritime transportation infrastructure security enhancements for port facilities in Houston, Texas. Consistent with PSGP funding priorities, the award enables Harris County to implement protective measures and security infrastructure...
- Harris County received a $1.7 million project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on September 12, 2022 under the Port Security Grant Program. The Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) aims to strengthen security at the nation's port facilities by providing funding for transportation infrastructure security activities. With this funding, Harris County will enhance security at the Port of Houston through projects that further the program's goal of protecting critical port...
The City of Houston, through its Homeland Security Division, received a $2.93 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) awarded on September 1, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2028. The Port Security Grant Program funds maritime transportation infrastructure security enhancements to protect critical port facilities and assets from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. While specific project details are not itemized in the award documentation, the program typically supports activities such as procurement of security-related equipment, development of security plans, maritime security training, surveillance systems, communications equipment, and operational improvements for port facilities. As the fourth-largest city in the United States and a major maritime hub, Houston is well-positioned to leverage this funding for enhanced port security initiatives within the greater Houston area. The three-year funding period allows for comprehensive planning and implementation of security measures that align with FEMA's broader transportation infrastructure security objectives under the Port Security Grant Program.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.2m | 9/27/25 |