# Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/693jf725r000009-fiscal-year-2025-united-states-marine-highway-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359009

> Maritime Administration offered grants of up to $14.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 25 awards. Applications closed on July 15, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 693JF725R000009 |
| Agency | Maritime Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 15, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $14.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.816 |

## Who can apply

- 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 tribal governments)
- 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

## What the grant funds

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

## Questions people ask

### Is 693JF725R000009 still open?

No. It closed on July 15, 2025.

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)?

Maritime Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)?

Closed July 15, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $14.0 million each.

### 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.