The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) grants to fund projects that significantly reduce landside congestion. This grant program, authorized under 46 U.S.C. 55601, aims to establish and promote Marine Highway Routes as viable alternatives to traditional land-based transport. Eligible projects must provide coordinated transportation options, mitigate existing congestion, foster the growth of Marine Highway Transportation, or utilize U.S.-documented vessels. The primary objective is to develop, expand, and encourage the use of marine highways by shippers, thereby enhancing overall transportation efficiency and sustainability. This initiative supports a robust and integrated national transportation network.
Opportunity ID: 354034
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 693JF723R000008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | United States Marine Highway Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.816 — United States Marine Highway Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 06, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 11, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include: StatePolitical subdivision of a State or a local governmentUnited States metropolitan planning organizationUnited States Port AuthorityTribal governmentUnited States private sector operators of marine highway projects or private sector owners of facilities, including an Alaska Native CorporationPrivate applicants require an endorsement letter from the current marine highway route sponsor. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Maritime Administration |
| Description: |
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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fred S Jones
Grantor Phone 2023661123 Email:fred.jones@dot.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 354034 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> FY24 United States Marine Highways Notice of Funding Opportunity.pdf
Folder 354034 Full Announcement-SF 424 -> SF424_2_1-V2.1.pdf
Folder 354034 Other Supporting Documents-SF 424 Instructions -> SF-424-Instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Fred S Jones Grantor Phone 2023661123 Email: fred.jones@dot.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.816 | PKG00286264 | May 06, 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354034 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
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