Grants for Port Authorities (2026)
9 open grants name port authorities as an eligible applicant. The agencies posting the most of them: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) — Continuing Authorities Program, U.S. Department of Transportation — Maritime Administration (MARAD), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) — Michigan Transportation Fund, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Transportation — RAISE Grants Program. GrantSonar updates these federal, state, and foundation opportunities daily.
This page lists open grants that name port authorities as an eligible applicant. Grants open to all nonprofits, or to any applicant, are not listed here unless they also name port authorities. See grants for nonprofits.
What Port Authorities Should Know About Grants
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MARAD PIDP (Port Infrastructure Development Program) is the primary dedicated port grant — applications typically open in spring with awards in fall.
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Pursue EPA DERA grants for diesel emission reduction at port facilities — these fund shore power, truck electrification, and equipment replacement.
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Build a master plan that addresses both infrastructure modernization and climate resilience — federal reviewers increasingly prioritize sustainability.
Open Grants for Port Authorities
Michigan SIB loans support highway, bridge, transit, aviation, rail freight, and intermodal transportation infrastructure projects. Eligible applicant…
RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) discretionary grants fund major transportation investments including port ac…
CAP Section 204 authorizes placement of dredged material from federal navigation projects to provide regional sediment management and ecosystem restor…
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Grants for Port Authorities: Frequently Asked Questions
How many grants name port authorities as an eligible applicant right now?
9 open grants name port authorities as an eligible applicant, from federal, state, and private foundation funders, updated daily by GrantSonar. Grants open to all nonprofits, or to any applicant, are not listed here unless they also name port authorities.
Which funders post the most grants that name port authorities?
Among open grants that name port authorities as an eligible applicant, the most frequent funders right now are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) — Continuing Authorities Program, U.S. Department of Transportation — Maritime Administration (MARAD), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) — Michigan Transportation Fund, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Transportation — RAISE Grants Program. GrantSonar tracks federal, state, and foundation sources in one place.
What kinds of projects do grants for port authorities fund?
Grants for port authorities typically fund program delivery, capacity building, equipment, research, and community or infrastructure projects. Allowable uses and eligibility vary by program, so each grant's guidelines are the final word.
How can port authorities improve their chances of winning grants?
Port Authorities improve their odds by defining clear project goals, demonstrating measurable community impact, maintaining sound financial management, and following each application's guidelines closely. GrantSonar helps by surfacing best-fit opportunities and tracking deadlines.
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