New York State Bridge Authority

New York State Bridge Authority is a U.S. government entity registered in SAM.gov since August 2010 that receives federal grant awards to enhance maritime transportation infrastructure security. As a local government-owned organization, the Authority leverages federal funding to strengthen critical port security measures and protect vital transportation assets serving the Port of Highland, New York.

The New York State Bridge Authority has established a sustained track record of securing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding through the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) to advance security infrastructure at its facilities. Since 2021, the organization has received multiple project grants totaling over $648,000 to support port security enhancements, with awards dated September 1, 2021; September 7, 2022; August 25, 2023; and most recently September 1, 2025. The most recent award of $354,660, extending through August 31, 2028, exemplifies the scope of work the Authority performs, which includes procurement of security equipment, development of comprehensive security plans, delivery of maritime security training programs, and implementation of protective measures for port facilities and maritime assets. These grant-funded activities demonstrate the Authority's core mission of enhancing transportation infrastructure resilience and protecting critical maritime operations through systematic security upgrades and capability development over multi-year implementation periods.