Open · 693JF725R000010 · CFDA 20.816 · Discretionary

Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)

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

$1-$12M
Award range
Open
Status
19d
Days left
25
Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is an open discretionary opportunity from Maritime Administration, offering $1 -- $12,000,000 across 25 expected awards. Applications close in 19 days.

$1-$12M
award range
Open
19 days left
25
expected awards
20.816
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) - is cataloged under number 693JF725R000010 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.816, posted by Maritime Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 6, 2026 and last updated on July 29, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $12,000,000. The agency has projected $10.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 25 awards. If the agency funds the expected 25 awards from the $10.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $431,000. 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. Applications close on August 31, 2026 - roughly 19 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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 -- $12,000,000

Close Date

August 31, 2026

Posted

July 6, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$10,772,270

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 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

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Agency Contact

Fred S. Jones 202-366-1123

Key Dates

Posted July 6, 2026
Close Date August 31, 2026
Archive Date August 10, 2027
Last Updated July 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2026 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?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 31, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $12,000,000. Total estimated funding: $10,772,270. 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.

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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