GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $12M, one-time grant.
One-time submission, deadline August 31, 2026.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No winner count is published, but federal maritime infrastructure grants at this size are highly competitive.
Awards go up to $12M, which signals this is a project-based capital grant, not a broad small business award. Applicants without a concrete marine highway project or prior maritime experience will face an uphill battle.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility and project fit with USMHP criteria — 1-3 days
Register or verify your organization on SAM.gov — 1-2 weeks if not already registered
Prepare and submit application on grants.gov — 3-6 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
SAM.gov registration is required before you can submit on grants.gov — start that process early, as it can take two weeks or more to activate.
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