- DHS Announces Critical Infrastructure Grants for Freight Rail, Ports, Etc.

May 17, 2010 by Cindy Arevalo|Other Agency Postings

On May 13, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security announced the fiscal year 2010 Critical Infrastructure and Preparedness grants for nine federal programs, including $14.5 million for the Freight Rail Security Grant Program and $288 million for the Port Security Grant Program. According to DHS, awards will be made on a rolling basis over the summer. (DHS press release, dated 05/13/10. available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1273760215810.shtm)