Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
Opportunity Information
PSGP provides funding to port authorities, facility operators, and state and local agencies required to provide security services to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans. https://www.fema.gov/port-security-grant-program
PSGP provides funding to port authorities, facility operators, and state and local agencies required to provide security services to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans. https://www.fema.gov/port-security-grant-program
Program Amount
$100,000,000
Application Deadline
5/14/2021
Competitive
Port areas will be selected for funding through a competitive review process; Recipients must provide at least 25% match either cash or in-kind contribution, for all public sector and non-governmental, nonprofit recipients; Private, for-profit recipients must provide at least 50% match either cash or in-kind contribution
Eligible Applicants
Entities covered by an Area Maritime Security Plan
Objective
Funds enhancements to port-wide maritime security risk management, domain awareness, improvised explosive device and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive prevention, protection, response and supporting recovery capabilities; cybersecurity; port resilience and recovery
Planning and Organization
Security plans and protocols enhancements
Training/Exercises
Training and awareness campaigns; port-wide planning, training, and exercises
Equipment
Interoperable communications for Maritime Domain Awareness
NOFO Language
PSGP provides funds to state, territorial, local, and private sector partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism.
Interpretation
While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, NG911 activities may be eligible for PSGP funds as the program prioritizes spending on efforts to respond quickly to catastrophic incidents. Qualified interoperable equipment that can be used for NG911 efforts include specialized communications devices for point-to-point communications. Investments on GIS systems are also eligible, which would support emergency communications activities under NG911. Funds for cybersecurity developments may also overlap with NG911 projects.