Port Security Grant Program 2008 

The grant program provides funding for the protection of critical port infrastructure from terrorism. Public and private sector organizations, along with traditional ports, are eligible for funding. The project must have either a maritime security nexus and/or support the security initiatives of the Port-Wide Risk Mitigation Plan (PWRMP).

Total funding available: $388,600,000

Amount allocated to the Puget Sound Region: $26,001,293

The fiduciary agent: The Port serves as the primary point of contact with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the application, management and administration of the program. The Port, however, is not the decision maker on the use of these funds.

The Port provides administrative and financial review of applications. All applications are then forwarded to the Puget Sound Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) for review, discussion and ranking. The awards are conditioned so that a regional consensus, in conjunction with Sector Seattle Captain of the Port (COTP) and the AMSC, must be reached on how the funding is used.

Information for Applicants

Application selection criteria

1. Projects that support PSGP funding priorities:
   • Enhancement of the port area's Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
   • Enhancing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) prevention, detection, response and recovery capabilities
   • Training and exercises (e.g., training programs approved by USCG and Maritime Administration (MARAD)
   • Efforts supporting implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
2. Projects that address priorities outlined in the applicable Area Maritime Security Plan (AMSP), as mandated under the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA).
3. Projects that address additional security priorities based on the COTP's expertise and experience with the specific port area.
4. Projects that offer the highest potential for risk reduction for the least cost.

Applicant requirements

• Must be fully compliant with relevant Maritime Security Regulations (33 CFR parts 101-106).
• Resolve any open or outstanding Notices of Violation prior to the application submission deadline. Unresolved NOVs will result in the applicant being denied for consideration of FY 2008 PSGP funding.

Application Materials

**Please disregard any sections in the following materials that require submittal of information via grants.gov. Send applications and/or inquiries to the Port of Tacoma at round8grants@portoftacoma.com.**

• 2008 PSGP Program Guidance and Application Kit (PDF, 578 kb)
• Investment Justification -- Addresses each initiative being proposed for funding and demonstrates how proposed projects address gaps and deficiencies in current programs and capabilities. Download as a PDF (94 kb) or Word document.
  NOTE: If you previously submitted Investment Justifications during the initial release for PSGP 2008, please resubmit your requests.
• Detailed budget template -- Download as a PDF (19.5 kb) or Word document.
• Assurances forms -- SF-424B and SF-424D 
• FEMA Information Bulletin No. 322 (PDF, 23 kb) -- Clarifies cost-share requirement and waiver process for FY 2007 supplemental through FY 2009 grant awards.
• Environmental and Historical Preservation Program (EHP)
  • Requirements for grants (PDF, 88.5 kb)
  • Screening memo (Word document)
  • Picture documentation instructions (PDF, 96.5 kb)

Application deadline: Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.

Submit applications to: round8grants@portfotacoma.com
Port of Tacoma will confirm receipt of all applications.

For more information, contact:
Roberto Saarenas or Agnes To'oto'o
round8grants@portoftacoma.com
Phone: 253-383-5841
Fax: 253-428-8669