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Find similar grantsPort Development Assistance Program is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). This program provides grant funding for port projects that support economic development in and around Minnesota's public port authorities.
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Port Development Assistance Program - MnDOT Improving ports and waterways in Minnesota The Minnesota Port Development Assistance Program (PDAP) provides the state’s public port authorities with capital investment funding assistance through grants. It's administered by MnDOT's Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations .
A cornerstone of the Minnesota Port Development Assistance Program is improved access to waterways transportation that benefits Minnesota industries and the public. Program assistance is used to upgrade facilities and infrastructure, as well as to rehabilitate and expand port capacity. For each port improvement project, PDAP involves a maximum state match of 80 percent funding and a local match of at least 20 percent.
New or expansion dredging to maximize ship draft at dock areas Building, rehabilitating or retrofitting of new technologies for port structures and facilities Improving road and rail access to port areas Upgrading plumbing and electrical to meet safety codes
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Minnesota public port authorities and entities undertaking port projects supporting economic development; 80% state match with 20% local match required. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $18.1 million (2023 allocation, seven projects) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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