The Maritime Administration Office of Environment Grant for Marine Vessel Emission Reduction Demonstrations

Applications is limited to 15 pages maximum (including any appendices/attachments). Any application that exceeds this requirement will not be considered. Any application that does not clearly address the evaluation criteria will not be considered.

Include a completed Standard Form 424 – Application for Federal Assistance with your package

Applications is limited to 15 pages maximum (including any appendices/attachments). Any application that exceeds this requirement will not be considered. Any application that does not clearly address the evaluation criteria will not be considered.

Include a completed Standard Form 424 – Application for Federal Assistance with your package

Applications is limited to 15 pages maximum (including any appendices/attachments). Any application that exceeds this requirement will not be considered. Any application that does not clearly address the evaluation criteria will not be considered.

Include a completed Standard Form 424 – Application for Federal Assistance with your package

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Applications is limited to 15 pages maximum (including any appendices/attachments). Any application that exceeds this requirement will not be considered. Any application that does not clearly address the evaluation criteria will not be considered.

Include a completed Standard Form 424 – Application for Federal Assistance with your package

Background: Over the past several years, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has been partnering with other government agencies, industry, and academia on efforts to reduce vessel and port air emissions and greenhouse gases as well as support the use of alternative fuels and energy sources. Several MARAD efforts are underway to address emissions reductions, specifically through development of planning and modeling tools and in-situ testing of alternative fuels, repowers, and emissions reduction technology. MARAD recognizes the limited Federal funding opportunities specific to the maritime sector for emission reduction projects and will provide up to two incentive cooperative agreements to help offset costs. The total amount of funding under the RFP will be $900,000.

MARAD is seeking to provide cost share funding through cooperative agreements for US-flagged vessels that operate on inland, coastal waterways, or the Great Lakes. Eligible applicants include vessel owners, operators, or sponsors. Awardees must demonstrate a reduction of air emissions such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM), or carbon through an approved emissions testing scheme. Emissions data must be made available to MARAD and can be used publically. Shoreside equipment upgrades or shore power projects are not eligible for funding.

MARAD intends to use the results/data of the demonstration projects to support further work related to air emissions reduction research and to assess the public benefit of incentives. Projects that will be funded under the RFP include engine conversion/retrofits, the use of alternative fuels, or the use of alternative technologies. MARAD will not fund more than 50% of the total cost of the project.

Of particular interest to MARAD is the use of natural gas (LNG or CNG) as a marine propulsion fuel. Projects that propose the use of natural gas may be given priority over other projects.

Successful applications must include a detailed description of the project that provides:
-Vessel class, engine type, and size
-Operation specifics and area (including ports serviced, waterway used, frequency of operation, cargo carried)
-Type and source of fuel to be used
-Pre and post award emissions reduction data
-The identity of project partners and their role
-Detailed cost share analysis

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
-Projects that complement existing MARAD programs/initiatives
-Use of alternative fuel or technology
-Partnerships and use of partnering resources
-Ability to cost share
-Ability to complete the project within a three-year timeline
-Long term operation of vessel

Applications is limited to 15 pages maximum (including any appendices/attachments). Any application that exceeds this requirement will not be considered. Any application that does not clearly address the evaluation criteria will not be considered.