Port Infrastructure (RFP 6041)
Port Infrastructure (RFP 6041) supports New York port entities with capital upgrades for offshore wind and other commercial uses to strengthen the workforce and capture long-term supply-chain opportunities.
Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Due Dates: April 2, 2026 (Round 1) | January 7, 2027 (Round 2) | November 4, 2027 (Round 5) — all at 3:00 p.m. ET
Funding Amounts: Up to $300 million total; up to $100 million per project, covering up to 75% of total project costs
Summary: Capital grants support upgrades to existing New York State ports serving offshore wind and other commercial uses.
Key Information: Greenfield port sites are ineligible; applicants must have ownership, access rights, or similar site control.
Description
NYSERDA’s competitive Port Infrastructure solicitation funds maritime development and improvements at existing New York State ports. It supports infrastructure that expands the state’s capacity to serve offshore wind while accommodating other commercial activities. Projects can range from large-scale upgrades supporting manufacturing to smaller improvements enabling logistics or vessel repair.
The program prioritizes investments that can begin work in the near term, strengthen New York’s workforce, and capture long-term supply-chain opportunities. Because offshore wind uses may initially be delayed, proposals should demonstrate other potential commercial uses that provide near-term value and sustain viability. Multipurpose infrastructure is intended to withstand demand fluctuations in individual markets, attract private investment, and support job retention and growth.
