Closed · MA-PID-25-001 · CFDA 20.823 · Discretionary

Port Infrastructure Development Program

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

$1M-$125M
Award range
Closed
Status
September 10, 2025
Close date
40
Expected awards

The verdict

Port Infrastructure Development Program is a closed discretionary listing from Maritime Administration that offered $1,000,000 -- $125,000,000 across 40 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1M-$125M
award range
Closed
application status
40
expected awards
20.823
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Port Infrastructure Development Program - is cataloged under number MA-PID-25-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.823, posted by Maritime Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 31, 2025 and last updated on September 8, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $125,000,000. The agency has projected $500.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 40 awards. If the agency funds the expected 40 awards from the $500.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $12.5 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 September 10, 2025. 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 -- $125,000,000

Close Date

September 10, 2025

In conjunction with the posting of the amended NOFO on May 2, 2025, MARAD has extended the application deadline to September 10, 2025.

Posted

January 31, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$500,000,000

Expected Awards

40

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Announces the availability of $500,000,000 for FY 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program grants.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 07. 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 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.

Key Dates

Posted January 31, 2025
Close Date September 10, 2025
Archive Date October 10, 2025
Last Updated September 8, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Port Infrastructure Development Program", offered by Maritime Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.823. Announces the availability of $500,000,000 for FY 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program grants....
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 10, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $125,000,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000,000. Expected number of awards: 40.
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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