Closed · MA-PID-21-001 · CFDA 20.823 · Discretionary

2021 Port Infrastructure Development Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by Maritime Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1M-$57.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 30, 2021
Close date
20
Expected awards

The verdict

2021 Port Infrastructure Development Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Maritime Administration that offered $1,000,000 -- $57,500,000 across 20 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1M-$57.5M
award range
Closed
application status
20
expected awards
20.823
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - 2021 Port Infrastructure Development Grants - is cataloged under number MA-PID-21-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.823, posted by Maritime Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 29, 2021 and last updated on July 20, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $57,500,000. The agency has projected $230.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $230.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $11.5 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 30, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000,000 -- $57,500,000

Close Date

July 30, 2021

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on July 30, 2021. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.

Posted

March 29, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$230,000,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Port Infrastructure Development Program Background: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283, January 1, 2021) (“NDAA”) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Pub. L. 116-260, December 27, 2020) (“FY21 Appropriations Act” or the “Act”), authorized and appropriated $230 million for the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to make grants to improve facilities within, or outside of and directly related to operations of or an intermodal connection to, coastal seaports, inland river ports, and Great Lakes ports. This notice announces the availability of funding for grants under this program and establishes selection criteria and application requirements. The Act directed that at least $205 million of the appropriated funds shall be for grants to coastal seaports or Great Lakes ports. Additionally, the NDAA directed that not less than $41.4 million shall be for projects at small ports and terminals meeting certain requirements described in this NOFO. Funds for the PIDP are to be awarded as discretionary grants on a competitive basis for projects that will improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port. All PIDP grant recipients must meet all applicable Federal requirements, including the Buy American Act. The purpose of this notice is to solicit grant applications for the PIDP.Supplemental Information. Each section of the Notice of Funding Opportunity contains information and instructions relevant to the application process for the PIDP discretionary grants and all applicants should read the notice in its entirety so that they have the information they need to submit eligible and competitive applications. The Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted in the Federal Register. The Department of Transportation will regularly post answers to questions and requests for clarifications as well as information about webinars at:https://www.maritime.dot.gov/PIDP%20Grants/FAQs

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are M-F 7:00am - 9:00pm ET. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 29, 2021
Close Date July 30, 2021
Archive Date August 29, 2021
Last Updated July 20, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "2021 Port Infrastructure Development Grants", offered by Maritime Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.823. Port Infrastructure Development Program Background: The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283, January 1, 2021) (“NDAA”) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 202...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 30, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $57,500,000. Total estimated funding: $230,000,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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