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Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
Maritime Administration
693JF725R000010
DOT-MA
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
693JF725R000010
Owning Agency:
DOT-MA
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
The United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP), codified at 46 U.S.C. 55601, was originally established by Section 1121 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reduce landside congestion through the designation of Marine Highway Routes. The USMHP statute authorizes the U.S. Department of Transportation (“Department” or “DOT”) to make grants to implement Projects or components of Projects that 1) provide a coordinated and capable alternative to landside transportation; mitigate or relieve landside congestion; promote Marine Highway Transportation; or use vessels documented under 46 U.S.C. chapter 121; and 2) develop, expand, or promote Marine Highway Transportation or shipper use of Marine Highway Transportation |
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| Response Date | Aug 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jul 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Aug 10, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 12,000,000 |
| Award Floor | 1 |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, State governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Independent school districts, Small businesses, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | N/a |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Kelly B Mitchell-Carroll Grantor |
| Link to Additional Information: | N/a |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 20.816: United States Marine Highway Grants
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