Fiscal Year 2026 Port Security Grant Program

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA’s focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. PSGP provides funds to state, local, and private sector maritime partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. The PSGP supports critical national seaports/terminals to enhance port security through enhanced facility and operational security. PSGP allows for a broad range of projects to be funded as long as they are applicable to enhancing maritime security capabilities. The entire breadth of the POETE (planning, operational, equipment, training, and exercise) is allowable under PSGP. Typical types of projects include: • Patrol vessels • Communications equipment • Surveillance equipment • Cybersecurity enhancements • Hiring NEW security personnel • Plan development • Maritime security training • Maritime security exercises Projects that are not primarily dedicated to the enhancement of maritime security capabilities (i.e., citywide projects, or business-related projects) are not eligible.

?The PSGP uses a risk-based methodology for making funding decisions whereby each Port Area�s relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism are considered. This approach helps ensure that program funding is directed toward those Port Areas that present the highest risks in support of the Goal to support a secure and resilient Nation. Please refer to the Preparedness Grants Manual for further information on the Goal. PSGP will only fund those eligible projects that close or mitigate maritime security risk vulnerabilities gaps as identified in the applicable AMSP, FSP, VSP, and/or Port-wide Risk Management Plan (PRMP). For additional information on how IJs are reviewed and scored refer to the PSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov.

Match: none required (federal program listing). Statutory Formula: Title Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Subpart D,Public Law 200.306.The PSGP has a cost-share requirement. The non-federal entity contribution can be cash (hard match) or third-party in-kind (soft match), with the exception of construction activities, which must be a cash (hard) match. In-kind contributions are defined as third-party contributions per 2 C.F.R. � 200.306. All applicants will be required to commit to the cost-share requirement of each project at the time of application. The required cost share is based on and calculated against the total of all PSGP funds awarded to an eligible entity as described in the �Applications Submitted by Eligible Entities� section above during this fiscal year within a single Port Area. For example, if an entity operates multiple facilities under the same...

Fiscal year 2025: ??PSGP funding may be used for Patrol Vessel Communication Equipment Cameras/CCTV/Remote Sensing Training, as well as Cybersecurity Maintenance of prior grant project; Physical Security Personnel Costs; and Response Vehicle/Vessel Training?. Fiscal year 2026: ??Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and/or Exercise projects. Could include enhancing cybersecurity, enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places, etc.?