DHS-25-GPD-056-00-99: Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program
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 2025.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 1, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$90.0 million
- Total funding$90.0 million
- Expected awards200
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-26-GPD-056-00-99 | June 24, 2026 | Closed July 24, 2026 | Closed |
| DHS-24-GPD-056-00-99 | April 16, 2024 | Closed June 24, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 15, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 14, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Port Security Grant Program awards averaged $384,483; this notice allows up to $90.0 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) 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/.
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-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.
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