May 20, 2026
Jestin Johnson, City Administrator
City of Oakland
1 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Subject: Bay Area Host Committee State and Local Public Safety Grant Program Award Letter
Dear Administrator Johnson,
The Bay Area Host Committee is pleased to inform you that the City of Oakland has been selected for award under the Bay Area Host Committee’s State and Local Public Safety Grant Program. Funding for this award is provided by a federal grant, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), information below:
Award Information
Project Name: Oakland Police Department International Team Security Support – FIFA World Cup 2026
Award Amount: Up to $300,000 in accordance with agreed upon Grant Narrative and Final Budget.
Period of Performance: July 4, 2025- July 31, 2026
Federal Award Information
Federal Awarding Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) First Tier Pass-through Entity:
Second Tier Pass-through Entity:
California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES)
Bay Area Host Committee
Assistance Listing Number (ALN/CFDA)
and Federal Grant Program Title:
97.160: FIFA World Cup Grant Program
Federal Award Identification Number
(FAIN):
EMW-2026-WC-05008
This award is issued on a conditional basis, pending execution of a formal grant agreement. No costs may be reimbursed until the agreement is fully executed and all pre-award requirements are met unless expressly authorized in writing. This is a reimbursement-based program and reimbursements will be made only for allowable costs incurred during the Period of Performance and are subject to review for compliance with applicable Federal and State requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Matthew Hanson at [email protected].
Thank you for partnering with the Bay Area Host Committee to help execute a safe and successful FIFA World Cup 2026. We look forward to working with you to achieve this shared mission.
Sincerely,
Zaileen Janmohamed
President & CEO