Trump Administration Delivers More than $180 Million to Protect American Infrastructure

Investment Will Strengthen Resilience of U.S. Ports, Transportation

WASHINGTON - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced more than $180 million in grant awards to secure American ports and public transportation systems.

FEMA awarded this money through two preparedness grant programs: the Port Security Grant Program and the Transit Security Grant Program. These programs enable communities across the country to strengthen their security and resilience against emergencies like cybersecurity incidents and terrorist attacks. This funding aligns with President Donald J. Trump's America First Resilience Strategy, which calls for empowering communities and industries to ensure their own resilience and ability to sustain key services. These investments will save lives, generate prosperity and enable efficient disaster response and recovery.

"Nothing is more important to President Trump than the safety and security of the American people," said FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton. "These grant awards represent a significant investment in the critical infrastructure that communities across the country depend on every day. By strengthening the resilience of U.S. maritime ports and transportation systems, we ensure the free movement of people, goods and services. This protects the American economy and our way of life."

Grant awards announced today include:

• Through the Fiscal Year 2026 Port Security Grant Program, FEMA awarded more than $95 million to 202 port authorities and facility operators, as well as state, local and territorial governments across 34 states and territories. They will use the money to strengthen port security, including conducting risk assessments, purchasing surveillance systems and upgrading cyber defenses.
• Through the Fiscal Year 2026 Transit Security Grant Program, FEMA awarded more than $88 million to 21 public transportation systems across the country. They will use the money to strengthen security measures, including conducting risk assessments, providing additional staff training and acquiring new capabilities.

By investing federal funding back into American communities, FEMA empowers community leaders to prepare for emergencies, strengthen their resilience and stand ready to protect American citizens. For more information on FEMA's grant programs, visit fema.gov/grants.