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FY26 Port Security Grant Program Funding Opportunity

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing the Fiscal Year 2026 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP): - Up to $95 million in grant funding available - Eligible applicants include: - State, local, and private sector maritime partners - Port authorities, facility operators, and government agencies subject to an Area Maritime Security Plan (AMSP) - Funding supports a broad range of port security enhancements, such as: - Patrol vessels - Communications and surveillance equipment - Cybersecurity improvements - Security personnel hiring - Security planning, training, and exercises - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are named; applicants propose their own solutions - Notable requirements: - Projects must align with AMSP and directly enhance maritime security - Cost sharing or matching is required - Applicants must submit detailed project justifications and budgets

Description

The Fiscal Year 2026 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) provides funds to state, local, and private sector maritime partners to enhance port security and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from terrorism and other emergencies. The program supports a broad range of projects including patrol vessels, communications equipment, surveillance equipment, cybersecurity enhancements, hiring new security personnel, plan development, maritime security training, and exercises. Eligible applicants include businesses, government entities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program aims to strengthen critical national seaports and terminals through enhanced facility and operational security.

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