693JF723R000006: United States Marine Highway Grants
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Maritime Administration notices from 2023.
Maritime Administration offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 150 awards worth $12.4 million in total. Applications closed on April 28, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$12.4 million
- Expected awards150
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 693JF723R000008 | May 6, 2024 | Closed July 12, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 28, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 28, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State Departments of Transportation; A political subdivision of a State or a local government; Metropolitan or Regional Planning Organization; Port authority; Tribal governments and United States private sector operators of marine highway projects or private sector owners of facilities, including an Alaska Native Corporation
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (84% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This funding opportunity solicits applications for fiscal year (FY) 2023 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) grants. Funds for FY 2023 USMHP grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to assist in funding eligible projects for the purpose of developing, expanding, or promoting marine highway transportation. This opportunity announces the availability of up to $12,423,000 million in funding for grants under this program and establishes selection criteria and application requirements. All USMHP grant recipients must meet all applicable Federal requirements, including domestic content (“Buy America”) requirements. This program was formerly known as the America’s Marine Highway Program
Who has won United States Marine Highway Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, United States Marine Highway Grants (20.816) awarded $74.9 million across 32 grant awards, an average of $2.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Harbor Development Commission | Massachusetts | 1 | $24.4 million |
| Port Authority of Guam | Guam | 1 | $5.7 million |
| Port of Harlingen Authority | Wisconsin | 1 | $3.9 million |
| Tidewater Barge Lines Inc | Washington | 2 | $3.7 million |
| Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District | Louisiana | 1 | $3.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 693JF723R000006 still open?
No. It closed on April 28, 2023.
Who can apply for United States Marine Highway Grants?
Maritime Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for United States Marine Highway Grants?
Closed April 28, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $12.4 million in total across about 150 awards.
Who has won United States Marine Highway Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New Bedford Harbor Development Commission, Port Authority of Guam, Port of Harlingen Authority. The program made 32 awards worth $74.9 million in that time.
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