b'NEWSWIRENEWSWIRE Apply by May 18 for Port Security Grantsand Transit Security GrantsT heFederalEmergencyManagementThe Transit Security Grant program providesIn the past, some PVA members have success-Agency (FEMA), a subset of the U.S.fundingtoownersandoperatorsofcertainfully competed for these grants to purchase Department of Homeland Security, ispublic transit systems (including ferry systems)Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and now accepting proposals for two competitiveto protect critical surface transportation and theClosed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Monitor-security grant programs that can help passen- traveling public from acts of terrorism and toing equipment.ger vessel operators. The Port Security Grantincrease the resilience of transit infrastructure.program has $100 million to award in fiscalA Port Security Grant of over $25,000 has a 2023. The Transit Security Grant program hasAll entities subject to an Area Maritime Secu- cost-share requirement: 25 percent for a public $93 million to distribute. rity Plan may apply for Port Security Grantentity and 50 percent for a private entity. There funding. Private entities are eligible to compete.is no cost-share requirement if the grant is for Forthisyear,twoareaswarrantthemostEligible applicants include, but are not limited$25,000 or less.concern:(1)enhancingcybersecurity;andto,portauthorities,facilityoperators,and (2) enhancing the protection of soft targets/ governmental agencies. Examples of facility op- There is no cost-share requirement associated crowded places, including ferry terminals anderators include, but are not limited to, terminalwith a Transit Security Grant. However, an ap-ferry vessels. operators and ferry systems (but a ferry systemplicant must serve a designated urban area (list-must choose to compete for either a Port Secu- ing is found in grant information materials).Goals of the Port Security Grant program arerity Grant or a Transit Security Grant; it cannot tohelpprotectcriticalportinfrastructureapply for both in the same year). For detailed information about the Port Se-fromterrorism,enhancemaritimedomaincurity Grant program, click here. For detailed awareness,improveport-widemaritimeTo apply for a Port Security Grant, one mustinformation about the Transit Security Grant security risk management, and maintain orfirstcompleteanonlineregistration;asthisprogram, click here.re-establishmaritimesecuritymitigationmay take some time, a potential applicant is protocolsthatsupportportrecoveryandencouragedtoaccomplishtheregistrationThe deadline for submission of applications resiliency capabilities.right away. for both programs is May 18, 2023.UPGRADE RETROFIT BIOFUELS PVA Rebuild engine withTechnology addedLower carbonCongressional newer technology toto engine to reduceintensity fuelsreduce emissions, emissions.fuel, or both. Fly-inWhile the PVA CongressionalFly-In is traditionally scheduled in the spring, the PVA Boardof Directors has decided to holdthis event in the fall this year.As in the past, a full schedule of meetings and activities onREADY TO SUPPORT YOUR OPERATION WITHA Capitol Hill will be planned. PORTFOLIO OF UPGRADE & RETROFIT PROGRAMS We hope you will join us then.For more information, contact your local Cat dealer. Watch your email for details. 2023 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LETS DO THE WORK, their respective logos, Caterpillar Corporate Yellow, the Power Edge and Cat Modern Hex trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.FOGHORN 44'