Assistance Listing 97.056
Port Security Grant Program
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF · Federal Emergency Management Agency
Assistance Listing 97.056, “Port Security Grant Program,” is a federal program administered by HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $90M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The 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. 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. Performance metrics for this program are: 1) Procured equipment placed into services; 2) Threats/Risks/Vulnerability assessments conducted and documented; 3) Emergency plans developed and documented; 4) Exercises executed; 5) Resources/capabilities tested; 6) After/action reports developed (post-real-life events and exercise); 7) State and local partners trained; and 8) State and local participants coordinate with USCG and Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC).
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 97.056
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Tribal
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Territorial
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Port Authority
- Local
- State
Intended beneficiaries: Local, Nonprofit Organization, County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority) and Port Authority.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): There is no set range for funding under PSGP, however many projects are limited to $1,000,000 per 46 USC § 70107. Average funding per project in FY2023 PSGP was approximately $251,256 with the funding range of approved projects from $750 to $2.7 million. For more information, refer to the FY 2023 PSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and the FY 2023 FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual (PGM).
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 97.056. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 97.056?
97.056 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Port Security Grant Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 97.056?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Tribal, Not-for-Profit Organization, Territorial, Nonprofit Organization, For-Profit Organization, Port Authority, Local and State. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 97.056 provide?
The agency reported $90,000,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.