Ports and Waterways
America's Marine Highway Program Grants
Agency NameDepartment of Transportation
Funding Amount
Bureau Name
Maritime Administration
Funding Mechanism
Grant
New?
No
Funding Mechanism
Grant
Funding Amount Notes
Period of Availability
10 Year
Program Description
Grants to develop and expand marine highway service options and facilitate their further integration into the current U.S. surface transportation system, especially where water-based transport is the most efficient, effective and sustainable option.
Eligible Uses
Marine Highway Grant funds can be used for material handling/container handling equipment (e.g., reach stackers, cranes, forklifts) as well as minor port improvements such as lighting or laydown areas. Funds have been used for dredging in non-Federal navigation channels and pier-side. For vessels, the funds can be used to purchase, lease, or improve/modify vessels documented per the legislation. The Program seeks to procure zero or near-zero emission equipment when available and practical.
sam.gov link
https://sam.gov/fal/a238675086fa47d0bd2b76f06ee082b8/view
Statutory Location
Division J, Title VIII
Federal Cost Share Requirement
80 percent Federal / 20 percent non-Federal