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 deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,000,000 per award; estimated total available funding ~$10.8 million; up to 25 awards; project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports projects that develop, expand, or promote Marine Highway Transportation as an alternative to landside congestion in the U.S.
Key Information: Cost share required (minimum 20% non-federal, with exceptions for Tribal/rural/Insular Area projects).
Description
The United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP), administered by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), provides competitive grant funding to support projects that enhance Marine Highway Transportation. The program aims to relieve landside congestion, improve supply chain efficiency, and promote the use of U.S.-documented vessels for cargo and passenger movement along designated Marine Highway Routes. Eligible projects may include capital improvements, development-phase activities, or planning efforts that directly support or expand Marine Highway services.
