[Maritime Administration](https://www.maritime.dot.gov)

February 28, 2026 (Applications due)

$1,000,000–$112,500,000 per award; up to $450,000,000 total program funding; approx. 40 awards; cost share required.

Supports projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of goods movement through ports or intermodal port connections.

Not more than 25% of funds can be awarded to projects in any one state; cost share/matching required.

--- ## Description This program provides significant federal funding to support projects that enhance port infrastructure, with the goal of improving the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of goods through ports and their intermodal connections. Eligible projects may include construction, modernization, and other improvements to port facilities, as well as development phase activities for small and large port projects. The program is administered by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. --- ## Due Dates - Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by **February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time**. - Late applications will not be considered. - Registration in SAM.gov and obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is required prior to submission. --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated total program funding:** $450,000,000 - **Award ceiling:** $112,500,000 per project - **Award floor:** $1,000,000 per project - **Expected number of awards:** Approximately 40 - **Cost sharing/matching:** Federal share generally limited to 80%. This may be increased for projects in rural areas or for small projects at small ports. - **Funding restrictions:** - Not more than 25% of total funds ($112,500,000) can be awarded to projects in any one state. - At least 25% of funding ($112,500,000) is reserved for small projects at small ports. - Not more than $11,250,000 to any single small project at a small port. - Additional restrictions apply to funding for development phase activities. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments (with a transportation function) - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Public agencies or publicly chartered authorities established by one or more states - Multistate or multijurisdictional groups of the above entities - Lead eligible entities jointly with private entities or groups of private entities Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and have a valid UEI. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361059). - Only the most recent application will be considered if multiple are submitted. - Each applicant may submit one application describing one project (the project may have multiple components if functionally connected). - Paper, fax, or email submissions are not accepted. - The Grants.gov registration process can take 2–4 weeks—early registration is strongly recommended. --- ## Additional Information - At least 25% of funds are reserved for small projects at small ports, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 54301(b). - Not more than 10% of the reserved amount for small projects at small ports can be used for development phase activities that do not result in construction. - Not more than 10% of other funds may be used for development phase activities for large projects that do not result in construction. - The federal share may be increased above 80% for rural area projects or small projects at small ports (see NOFO for definitions). - All applicants must maintain an active SAM registration throughout the application and grant period. --- ## External Links - [Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361059) - [Program Announcement and Details](https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=120728) - [Maritime Administration Homepage](https://www.maritime.dot.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Grants.gov Contact Center | 1-800-518-4726 (24/7, closed on federal holidays) | | Program Office (MARAD) | Email: PIDPgrants@dot.gov
Phone: 202–366–8047 (Aubrey Parsons) | | Maritime Administration | Email: maradpressoffice@dot.gov
Phone: (202)-366-4000 | | MARAD Contact Page | [Contact Information](https://www.maritime.dot.gov/about-us/maritime-contact-information) |

Port Infrastructure Development Program

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