Port Infrastructure (RFP 6041)
Port Infrastructure (RFP 6041) supports New York port developers with construction and infrastructure improvements to expand offshore wind capabilities, sustain other commercial uses, and support jobs.
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)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100 million per project, covering up to 75% of total project costs; $300 million available overall
Summary: Capital grants support existing New York ports serving current or future offshore wind activities alongside other commercial uses.
Key Information: Greenfield port sites are ineligible, and applicants must hold ownership, access rights, or similar site rights.
Description
NYSERDA competitively funds maritime port development and improvements that expand New York’s offshore wind capabilities while supporting multiple commercial uses. The program seeks investments that can begin work in the near term, strengthen New York’s workforce, and capture long-term supply-chain opportunities. Projects may range from large port upgrades supporting product manufacturing to smaller improvements enabling onshore logistics or vessel repair.
Because offshore wind uses may be delayed, proposed improvements must also demonstrate potential commercial uses outside that industry. This approach aims to sustain near- and long-term viability, make ports resilient to fluctuations in any single market, and support job retention and growth for New Yorkers. Full build-out is not required, but improvements must establish credible functionality and substantially advance offshore wind readiness.
