Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 GPD 056 000 01
Apply for DHS 12 GPD 056 000 01
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.056 Port Security Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2012 and posted on Feb 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $97,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 250 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible ports listed in Appendix A FY 2012 PSGP Allocations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA to strengthen security and preparedness across the nation s port systems. It sits within DHS s broader FY 2012 emphasis on transportation infrastructure security and is described as one of three related grant programs focused on that mission area. The program is framed as part of a larger set of actions authorized by Congress and carried out by the Administration to reduce the risk and potential consequences of terrorist attacks on critical infrastructure, especially in maritime and port environments where disruptions can quickly affect commerce, public safety, and regional stability.
A central idea behind the PSGP is that most U.S. critical infrastructure is not owned directly by the federal government, but instead is owned or operated by state and local governments, port authorities, and private sector partners. Because of that reality, the program directs funds to eligible non federal entities to help close capability gaps and raise baseline security across port areas. Funding is intended to support practical improvements in port wide risk management, meaning efforts that help ports identify, prioritize, and address vulnerabilities across facilities and operations rather than only at isolated points. The opportunity also emphasizes enhanced domain awareness, which in the port context generally refers to improving the ability to detect, track, and understand activity in and around port areas to spot threats early and coordinate responses effectively. In addition, it highlights support for training and exercises so that personnel and partner agencies can practice roles, communications, and incident procedures before real events occur.
The program description also places strong weight on resilience and recovery. It specifically notes expanding port recovery and resiliency capabilities, signaling that the goal is not only prevention but also ensuring ports can continue operating or restore operations quickly after an incident. Another explicit focus is improving capabilities to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other non conventional weapons. That language indicates the program is meant to help ports build layered security and response capacity for high consequence threats, including the planning, equipment, coordination, and operational readiness needed to manage complex incidents.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on February 17, 2012, under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 12 GPD 056 000 01, with the title Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). It falls under CFDA 97.056, Port Security Grant Program. DHS FEMA anticipated making about 250 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $97,500,000. The listing shows award ceiling and floor values as 0, which typically means the notice did not specify fixed per award minimums or maximums in that field and that actual award sizes would depend on the program guidance, risk based allocations, and the quality and scope of proposed projects. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were expected to contribute a defined share of project costs according to the detailed guidance in the full announcement.
Eligibility is described in a targeted way rather than open ended: applicants had to be eligible ports listed in Appendix A and tied to FY 2012 PSGP allocations. In other words, not every port or maritime organization could apply; eligibility depended on being part of the designated list for that fiscal year. The official announcement and full application details were available through Grants.gov, with an additional information link pointing to http://www.grants.gov. The original closing date was May 5, 2012, later reflected as a current closing date of May 4, 2012, and the opportunity was archived on June 3, 2012. For technical problems accessing the announcement electronically, the contact provided was the FEMA GMD Systems Branch via email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) FAQs
What is the Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)?
The Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. Its purpose is to strengthen security and preparedness across the nation's port systems, with an emphasis on improving security and readiness in maritime and port environments where disruptions can quickly affect commerce, public safety, and regional stability.
Which federal agencies administer the PSGP?
The PSGP is administered by DHS through FEMA.
Is the PSGP a discretionary grant?
Yes. The PSGP is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
What larger DHS focus area does this program support?
The program sits within DHS's broader FY 2012 emphasis on transportation infrastructure security. It is described as one of three related grant programs focused on that mission area.
Why does the PSGP provide funding to non-federal entities?
The program is based on the idea that most U.S. critical infrastructure is not owned directly by the federal government. Instead, it is owned or operated by state and local governments, port authorities, and private sector partners. Because of this, PSGP directs funds to eligible non-federal entities to help close capability gaps and raise baseline security across port areas.
What kinds of improvements is PSGP funding intended to support?
Funding is intended to support practical improvements in port-wide risk management, enhanced domain awareness, training and exercises, and expanded port recovery and resiliency capabilities. The program also highlights strengthening capabilities to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other non-conventional weapons.
What does "port-wide risk management" mean in the context of this program?
In this opportunity description, port-wide risk management refers to efforts that help ports identify, prioritize, and address vulnerabilities across facilities and operations, rather than focusing only on isolated points.
What is meant by "enhanced domain awareness" for port security?
In the port context described, enhanced domain awareness generally refers to improving the ability to detect, track, and understand activity in and around port areas so threats can be identified earlier and responses can be coordinated effectively.
Does the PSGP support training and exercises?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes support for training and exercises so personnel and partner agencies can practice roles, communications, and incident procedures before real events occur.
How does the PSGP address resilience and recovery?
The program places strong weight on resilience and recovery, specifically noting the expansion of port recovery and resiliency capabilities. The stated goal is not only prevention, but also helping ports continue operating or restore operations quickly after an incident.
Does the PSGP address threats involving IEDs or other non-conventional weapons?
Yes. The description explicitly focuses on improving capabilities to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other non-conventional weapons.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this PSGP announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 12 GPD 056 000 01.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is Fiscal Year 2012 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing is 97.056, Port Security Grant Program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 17, 2012.
How many awards did DHS/FEMA anticipate making?
DHS/FEMA anticipated making about 250 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $97,500,000.
Were minimum or maximum award amounts specified?
The listing shows the award ceiling and award floor as 0. This typically indicates the notice did not specify fixed per-award minimums or maximums in that field, and that actual award sizes would depend on program guidance, risk-based allocations, and the quality and scope of proposed projects.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were expected to contribute a defined share of project costs according to the detailed guidance in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply for the FY 2012 PSGP?
Eligibility was targeted. Applicants had to be eligible ports listed in Appendix A and tied to FY 2012 PSGP allocations. This means not every port or maritime organization could apply; eligibility depended on being included in the designated list for that fiscal year.
Where could applicants access the official announcement and application details?
The official announcement and full application details were available through Grants.gov, with an additional information link pointing to http://www.grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The opportunity information reflects an original closing date of May 5, 2012, and also a current closing date of May 4, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 3, 2012.
Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical problems accessing the announcement electronically, the contact provided was the FEMA GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
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