Seaport Economic Council Grant Programs
Forecasted
Seaport Economic Council Grant Programs support Massachusetts coastal public entities with planning, infrastructure, maritime technology, and dredging investments to strengthen the blue economy and coastal resilience.
Funder: Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Seaport full application) | September 2027 (Dredging and equipment full application)
Funding Amounts: Dredging and equipment: $100,000–$1,000,000 anticipated per project, up to two fiscal years; general Seaport grants: up to three fiscal years
Summary: Capital grants support Massachusetts coastal infrastructure, maritime innovation, planning, and dredging that strengthen the blue economy and coastal resilience.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible Massachusetts public entities; dredging construction and equipment grants require at least 50% non-state match.
Description
The Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council provides competitive capital grants administered by the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). The program serves Massachusetts’ 78 coastal communities through investments in community planning, maritime technologies, and infrastructure that enables economic activity. It supports construction, improvement, repair, maintenance, and protection of coastal assets, with climate change impacts considered in project planning and implementation.
The general Seaport program supports maritime economic development planning, port infrastructure, recreational boating and coastal tourism assets, and dredging design and permitting. A separate dredging construction and regional equipment opportunity supports shovel-ready saltwater dredging and shared equipment investments. These investments aim to improve navigation, maritime safety, working waterfronts, ecosystem health, regional dredging capacity, and coastal resilience.
