Closed · MA-PID-26-001 · CFDA 20.823 · Discretionary

Port Infrastructure Development Program

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

$1M-$112.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 26, 2026
Close date
40
Expected awards

The verdict

Port Infrastructure Development Program is a closed discretionary listing from Maritime Administration that offered $1,000,000 -- $112,500,000 across 40 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1M-$112.5M
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-26-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.823, posted by Maritime Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 23, 2025 and last updated on March 25, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $112,500,000. The agency has projected $488.6 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 40 awards. If the agency funds the expected 40 awards from the $488.6 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $12.2 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 June 26, 2026. 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 -- $112,500,000

Close Date

June 26, 2026

No Explanation

Posted

December 23, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$488,628,000

Expected Awards

40

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Announces the availability of $488,628,000 for FY 2026 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.

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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 December 23, 2025
Close Date June 26, 2026
Archive Date July 26, 2026
Last Updated March 25, 2026

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 $488,628,000 for FY 2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program grants....
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 26, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $112,500,000. Total estimated funding: $488,628,000. 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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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