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Marine Highway Transportation Grant Program Solicitation

This opportunity from the Maritime Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) seeks applications for grants under the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration - Purpose and Scope: - Grants support projects that provide alternatives to landside transportation, reduce congestion, and promote Marine Highway Transportation - Eligible projects include development, expansion, or promotion of Marine Highway Transportation, or increasing shipper use - Eligible Applicants: - State, city, county, and tribal governments - Special district governments - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) - For-profit organizations, small businesses, and independent school districts - Funding Details: - 25 grants expected to be awarded - Minimum award amount: $12,000,000 per grant - Cost sharing or matching funds are required - Notable Requirements: - Projects must utilize vessels documented under 46 U.S.C. chapter 121 - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified in this solicitation

Description

The United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) provides grants to implement projects that offer an alternative to landside transportation, mitigate congestion, promote Marine Highway Transportation, or use documented vessels. The program aims to develop, expand, or promote Marine Highway Transportation or increase shipper use of it. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions. The program requires cost sharing or matching funds and expects to award 25 grants with a minimum award of $12,000,000 each.

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