# DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant

Marine highway grants support expansion of freight movement on America's inland waterways, intracoastal waterways, Great Lakes, and coastal ocean. Reduces highway congestion and emissions by shifting freight to water. Eligible: vessel acquisition, port improvements, and intermodal connections.

Canonical page: https://grantsonar.com/grants/opportunity/dot-marad-america-s-marine-highway-program-grant-674a27cc-dcca-43d8-932b-f1ffa1de4bcf
Source: port_federal
Source ID: port_federal_DOT_MARAD_Americas_Marine_Highway_Program_Grant
Last confirmed Apr 7, 2026 · Federal agency
Deadline: not listed
Award size: $500K to $10M

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant?

DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant eligibility includes Port Authorities, Vessel Operators, State Agencies and Local Government. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant?

DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant has a listed deadline of not listed. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with U.S. Department of Transportation — Maritime Administration (MARAD) before submitting.

### How much funding is available for DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant?

DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant lists an award size of $500K to $10M. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant?

DOT MARAD America's Marine Highway Program Grant is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation — Maritime Administration (MARAD). GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID port_federal_DOT_MARAD_Americas_Marine_Highway_Program_Grant from port_federal.