Grant opportunity
Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
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.
- Funder
- Maritime Administration
- Deadline: 2026-08-31
- Deadline: 2026-08-31: Aug 31, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 12,000,000; estimated total funding USD 1
- Applicant
- Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of hig
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is an official Grants.gov grant notice from Maritime Administration. 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.
Who can apply
Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Small businesses; County governments
What it supports
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- United States
- Grant
Funding and duration
- Up to USD 12,000,000; estimated total funding USD 1
Deadline: 2026-08-31
Deadline: 2026-08-31: Aug 31, 2026
How to apply
Open the linked Grants.gov listing to review the full package, attachments, eligibility rules, deadline time zone and submission route.
Call details
Source-based overview
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
Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Small businesses; County governments
Funding and benefits
Up to USD 12,000,000; estimated total funding USD 1
Themes and supported activities
Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
United States
Grant
Deadline and timeline
Deadline: 2026-08-31: Deadline: 2026-08-31: Aug 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the linked Grants.gov listing to review the full package, attachments, eligibility rules, deadline time zone and submission route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.