CFDA#
97.056
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Funder Type
Federal Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Summary
The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient Nation. Delivering core capabilities requires the combined effort of the whole community, rather than the exclusive effort of any single organization or level of government.
Given the evolving threat landscape, it is incumbent upon DHS/FEMA to continuously evaluate the national risk profile and set priorities that help ensure appropriate allocation of scarce security dollars. In assessing the national risk profile for FY 2023, two areas attract the most concern:
- Enhancing cybersecurity; and
- Enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places.
Likewise, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise. The following are second-tier priorities that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing critical maritime transportation infrastructure:
- Effective planning;
- Training and awareness campaigns;
- Equipment and capital projects; and
- Exercises.
PSGP funds may be used for the following types of equipment provided it will be used in direct support of maritime security risk mitigation:
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for maritime security providers
- Explosive device response and remediation equipment for maritime security providers
- CBRNE detection equipped patrol watercraft vessel/small boat used to directly support maritime security for a facility or within a Port Area
- Information sharing technology; components or equipment designed to share maritime security risk information and maritime all hazards risk information with other agencies
- Maritime security risk mitigation interoperable communications equipment
- CBRNE decontamination equipment for direct maritime security providers and MTSA regulated industry
- Terrorism incident prevention and response equipment for maritime security risk mitigation
- Physical security enhancement equipment (e.g., fences, blast resistant glass, turnstiles, hardened doors and vehicle gates)
- Equipment such as portable fencing, CCTVs, passenger vans, mini-buses, etc. to support secure passage of vessel crewmembers through a MTSA facility
- CBRNE detection equipped patrol vehicles/vessels, provided they will be used primarily for port/facility security and/or response operations.
- Marine firefighting vessels,
- Firefighting foam and Purple-K Powder (PKP) may be purchased by public fire departments, which have jurisdictions in a Port Area and would respond to an incident at an MTSA regulated facility. MTSA facilities may also receive funding for this purpose.
- Equipment in support of resiliency such as interoperable communications, intrusion prevention/detection, physical security enhancements, and software and equipment needed to support essential functions during a continuity situation
- Generators with appropriate capability (size) to provide back-up systems and equipment that support Maritime Domain Awareness
A comprehensive listing of allowable equipment categories and types is found in the DHS Authorized Equipment List (AEL) at: http://www.fema.gov/authorized-equipment-list
History of Funding
The FY20 allocation under the Port Security Grant Program was $100,000,000. A list of awards is available to view here: https://aapa.files.cms-plus.com/2020%20PSGP%20Recipients.pdf
The FY21 allocation under the Port Security Grant Program was $100,000,000. A list of awards is available to view here, beginning on page 13: :https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_ib-464-fy-2021-award-announcement_71321.pdf
The FY22 allocation under the Port Security Grant Program was $100,000,000. A list of awards is available to view here, beginning on page 15: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_information-bulletin-476-fy222-award-announcement-gpd.pdf
The FY23 allocation under the Port Security Grant Program was $100,000,000. A list of awards is available to view here, beginning on page 14: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_grants_ib-490_fy23-award-announcement-preparedness-grants.pdf
Additional Information
Public safety entities may request funding to enhance their FirstNet operational capabilities using broadband technology may seek grant funding to support the following:
- Planning for integration of information technology (IT) infrastructure, software, and site upgrades necessary to connect to FirstNet.
- Handheld broadband devices including smartphones, feature phones, tablets, wearables, push-to-talk (PTT) devices.
- Vehicle-mounted or otherwise field operated data devices such as ruggedized laptops.
- Network access devices including portable Wi-Fi devices, Universal Serial Bus (USB) modems/dongles, trunk-mounted modems, routers.
- Customer Owned and Managed (COAM) broadband deployable equipment, enabling public safety to own and dispatch coverage expansion or capacity enhancement equipment within their jurisdiction.
- Broadband device accessories that enable efficient and safe public safety operations such as headsets, belt clips, ear pieces, remote Bluetooth sensors, ruggedized cases.
- Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs)/Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (UICCs) to allow public safety users to update existing devices to operate on public safety prioritized services.
- One-time purchase and subscription-based applications for public safety use which could include, among a number of other options, enterprise mobility management (EMM), mobile device management (MDM), mobile Virtual Private Network (VPN), identify services, or cloud service tools.
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
In addition to the requirements of in this section and in this NOFO, FEMA may place specific terms and conditions on individual awards in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200.
In addition to the information regarding DHS Standard Terms and Conditions and Ensuring the Protection of Civil Rights, see the Preparedness Grants Manual for additional information on administrative and national policy requirements, including the following:
- Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Compliance
- FirstNet
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) Implementation
- SAFECOM