Port Infrastructure Development Program Grants Available
Summary
The Maritime Administration has announced the availability of $450 million in grants for the FY 2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments, and certain public or private entities. Applications are due by March 27, 2026.
What changed
The Maritime Administration, through Grants.gov, has announced the availability of $450,000,000 for the FY 2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program. This funding opportunity (MA-PID-26-001) aims to improve port safety, efficiency, and reliability. Eligible applicants include state governments, political subdivisions of states, local governments, tribal governments, and specific public agencies or authorities, potentially in partnership with private entities. The program expects to make approximately 40 awards, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $1,000,000 to a maximum of $112,500,000.
Regulated entities, specifically governmental bodies and tribal governments involved in port operations or intermodal connections, should review the eligibility criteria and application process detailed on Grants.gov. The deadline for submitting applications is March 27, 2026. While no specific penalties for non-compliance with the grant application process are detailed, failure to meet deadlines or eligibility requirements will result in disqualification from receiving these funds. Entities interested in applying should consult the Grants.gov platform for detailed application instructions and supporting documents.
What to do next
- Review eligibility criteria for the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
- Prepare and submit grant applications through Grants.gov by March 27, 2026.
- Consult Grants.gov for detailed application instructions and supporting documents.
Source document (simplified)
Port Infrastructure Development Program
Agency: Maritime Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.823 -- Port Infrastructure Development Program
Last Updated: March 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Announces the availability of $450,000,000 for FY 2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program grants.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- County governments
Additional information
States, political subdivision of a State or local government, public agency or publicly chartered authority established by one or more States, special purpose district with a transportation function, Indian Tribe, multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described above, or a lead entity described above jointly with a private entity or group of private entities.
Grantor contact information
Description
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726
Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
Grants.gov Customer Support
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Port Infrastructure Development Program
Closing: March 27, 2026
No Explanation
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$450,000,000
Program Funding
40
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$112,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MA-PID-26-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
Program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through ports or intermodal connections to ports.
History
Version:
5
Posted date:
December 23, 2025
Archive date:
April 12, 2026
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