2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program
ID: 358404Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Maritime Administration (DOT-MA)

Award Range

$1M - $113M

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358404
Timeline
    Description

    The Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation is offering a federal grant opportunity through the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), with a total funding amount of $450 million available for eligible projects aimed at enhancing port safety, efficiency, and reliability. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments, states, local governments, public agencies, and special purpose districts, with a limit of one application per applicant. This program is critical for supporting infrastructure improvements within ports, focusing on capital enhancements related to loading, unloading, environmental mitigation, and operational efficiencies. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by April 30, 2025, and must adhere to specific requirements, including a detailed project narrative and compliance with cost-sharing mandates, where federal funding cannot exceed 80% of total project costs. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Aubrey Parsons at 202-366-8047 or via email at PIDPgrants@dot.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PIDPgrants@dot.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    424.pdf
    The document outlines the application procedures and requirements for the Port Infrastructure Development Grant Program (PIDP) for 2021. It emphasizes that applications must include specific attachments, such as a full narrative and benefit-cost analysis, to be considered complete. The deadline for submissions is set for July 30, 2021, at 5:00 PM EDT. Applicants are required to use the Grants.Gov system, ensuring proper naming conventions and file formats for all documents. The application includes various forms like the SF-424 and SF-424C, which collect essential information about the applicant's organization, project description, estimated funding, and congressional districts affected. Additionally, the document addresses administrative stipulations, noting restrictions on certain costs and the need for a project inspection. The PIDP aims to support infrastructure projects that enhance port and terminal development, underscoring the importance of economic vitality and thorough documentation in the application process. This guides potential applicants in navigating federal grants with clarity and compliance.
    MA-PID-25-001.pdf
    The FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) initiated by the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, with $450 million anticipated for eligible projects aimed at improving port safety, efficiency, and reliability. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, public agencies, and Tribal entities, with a limit of one application per applicant. Projects may involve capital improvements within or related to ports, focusing on loading, unloading, environmental mitigation efforts, and operational enhancements. Cost-sharing mandates stipulate federal funding should not exceed 80%, emphasizing the need for robust non-federal commitments. Key application requirements include comprehensive project narratives detailing the project's impact on safety and efficiency, funding strategies, and addressing both merit and statutory criteria. Applications must be submitted electronically by April 30, 2025, through Grants.gov, adhering to several compliance measures and guidelines. The program emphasizes climate resilience, environmental justice, and workforce development, encouraging projects that create equitable benefits for disadvantaged communities. The funding process includes thorough review procedures to ensure adherence to eligibility, performance measures, and project readiness criteria.
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