# FEMA Awards $180M Infrastructure Security Grants

FEMA has awarded over **$180 million** in grants through the Fiscal Year 2026 Port Security Grant Program and Transit Security Grant Program to enhance the security and resilience of U.S. ports and public transportation systems across 34 states and territories. These grants fund risk assessments, cybersecurity upgrades, surveillance enhancements, and staff training to protect critical infrastructure under the America First Resilience Strategy.

- **Key agencies involved:** Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state, local, and territorial governments, and port authorities
- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant funding directed toward infrastructure security, creating opportunities for vendors specializing in cybersecurity, surveillance technology, and training services
- **Actionable insights:** Organizations supporting port and transit security can leverage these grants to expand capabilities and align proposals with FEMA’s resilience priorities
- **Geographic scope:** Broad distribution across 34 states and territories indicates widespread demand for security enhancements in multiple jurisdictions

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Port Authorities and Facility Operators
- State, Local and Territorial Governments

### Key Quotes
> These grant awards represent a significant investment in the critical infrastructure that communities across the country depend on every day.
> — Cameron Hamilton, FEMA Administrator

### Sources
- [Trump Administration Delivers More than $180 Million to Protect American Infrastructure | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260925/trump-administration-delivers-more-180-million-protect-american) - FEMA