Orange County Navigation & Port District

Orange County Navigation & Port District, operating as Port of Orange, is a local government-owned port authority located in Orange, Texas, strategically positioned to support maritime transportation and infrastructure security. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2006, the port serves as a critical maritime infrastructure asset in the Gulf Coast region. The organization is primarily engaged in maritime security enhancement, infrastructure protection, and emergency preparedness activities, with a specific focus on mitigating potential risks to port facilities and transportation assets.

The Port of Orange has consistently secured federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically through the Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056). These grants, totaling approximately $3.4 million between 2022 and 2024, have enabled the port to procure security equipment, conduct training exercises, and develop infrastructure resilience projects. The grants support comprehensive maritime security initiatives, including protecting critical transportation assets from potential terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies. The port has worked closely with state-level partners such as the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas Department of Public Safety on sub-grant awards related to hurricane recovery, severe storm response, and infrastructure protection. Each grant award demonstrates the port's commitment to enhancing maritime domain awareness, upgrading security infrastructure, and preparing for potential emergency scenarios through targeted investments in personnel training, equipment acquisition, and strategic preparedness planning.