Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
This grant funds projects that expand or promote marine highway transportation as an alternative to reduce congestion on land routes in the U.S.
Funder: Maritime Administration
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $10,772,270 total program funding in FY 2026; typical awards up to $12,000,000; minimum $1; up to 25 awards expected
Summary: Supports projects that expand, develop, or promote U.S. Marine Highway Transportation as an alternative to landside freight, reducing congestion and improving efficiency.
Key Information: Cost share required (generally 20% non-federal, with exceptions for Tribal and rural projects); only one application per applicant.
Description
The United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) provides discretionary grants to support projects that develop, expand, or promote Marine Highway Transportation as an alternative to landside transportation. The program aims to reduce landside congestion, improve economic competitiveness, and encourage the use of documented U.S. vessels for cargo movement along designated Marine Highway Routes. Eligible projects may include capital improvements, development-phase activities, or planning initiatives that directly support Marine Highway Transportation services or infrastructure.
