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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
Funding Opportunity Number: 693JF725R000010. Assistance Listing: 20.816. Funding Instrument: G. Category: T. Award Amount: $1 – $12M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses. Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1 – $12M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) are due August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is offered by Maritime Administration and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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