Closed · 693JF725R000009 · CFDA 20.816 · Discretionary

Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)

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

$1-$14.0M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 15, 2025
Close date
25
Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is a closed discretionary listing from Maritime Administration that offered $1 -- $14,042,621 across 25 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$14.0M
award range
Closed
application status
25
expected awards
20.816
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) - is cataloged under number 693JF725R000009 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.816, posted by Maritime Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 16, 2025 and last updated on June 30, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $14,042,621. It expects to issue 25 awards. 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 15, 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 -- $14,042,621

Close Date

July 15, 2025

Posted

May 16, 2025

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

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

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 07, 11, 12, 13, 22, 23. 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.

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Agency Contact

Fred S. Jones 202-366-1123

Key Dates

Posted May 16, 2025
Close Date July 15, 2025
Archive Date August 10, 2025
Last Updated June 30, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2025 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)", offered by Maritime Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.816. 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 congest...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 15, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $14,042,621. Expected number of awards: 25.
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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