# Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-25-gpd-056-00-99-fiscal-year-2025-port-security-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360211

> Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $90.0 million to state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 200 awards worth $90.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 15, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-25-GPD-056-00-99 |
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 15, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $90.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 200 |
| Total funding | $90.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.056 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

State Government, non-profit organizations, and small businesses.

## What the grant funds

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 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. 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. Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHS-25-GPD-056-00-99 still open?

No. It closed on August 15, 2025.

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program?

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from state and local governments, tribes and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program?

Closed August 15, 2025. 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 $90.0 million each. About $90.0 million in total across about 200 awards.

### 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.