DHS-23-GPD-056-00-01: Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Homeland Security - FEMA notices from 2023.
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $100 million to nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make $100 million in total. Applications closed on May 18, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 6, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100 million
- Total funding$100 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-22-GPD-056-00-01 | May 13, 2022 | Closed June 13, 2022 | Closed |
| DHS-21-GPD-056-00-01 | February 25, 2021 | Closed May 14, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 27, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 18, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 17, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Fire Departments, Ports, State and Local Law Enforcement Agency, Transportation Agencies
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Port Security Grant Program awards averaged $384,483; this notice allows up to $100 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (92% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 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. The 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. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, PSGP supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience. The 2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan creates a shared vision for the field of emergency management and sets an ambitious, yet achievable, path forward to unify and further professionalize emergency management across the country. PSGP supports the goal of Readying the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters. We invite all of our stakeholders and partners to also adopt these priorities and join us in building a more prepared and resilient Nation.
Who has won Port Security Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Port Security Grant Program (97.056) awarded $435 million across 1,131 grant awards, an average of $384,483 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of New York Police Department | New York | 4 | $26.4 million |
| City of Long Beach | California | 5 | $13.4 million |
| City of New York Fire Department | New York | 4 | $11.5 million |
| Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas | Texas | 5 | $10.8 million |
| County of Nassau | New York | 5 | $9.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DHS-23-GPD-056-00-01 still open?
No. It closed on May 18, 2023.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)?
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)?
Closed May 18, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $100 million each. About $100 million in total.
Who has won Port Security Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were City of New York Police Department, City of Long Beach, City of New York Fire Department. The program made 1,131 awards worth $435 million in that time.
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