Port Infrastructure Development Program
$450 million in grants is available for port infrastructure development projects in fiscal year 2026.
Funder: Maritime Administration
Due Dates: June 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $488,628,000 | Award size: $1,000,000–$112,500,000 | Up to 40 awards expected | Typical project period up to 5 years
Summary: Supports projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of goods movement through ports or intermodal connections to ports in the United States.
Key Information: Cost-sharing is required (typically 20% non-federal match); at least 25% of funds are reserved for small projects at small ports.
Description
The Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), administered by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), provides discretionary grants to fund projects that enhance the movement of goods through U.S. ports or their intermodal connections. The program aims to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of port operations, supporting both regional and national economic vitality. Eligible projects can include capital improvements, operational enhancements, environmental mitigation, and planning activities directly related to port operations.
