Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)
About This Grant
The United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP), codified at 46 U.S.C. 55601, was originally established by Section 1121 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reduce landside congestion through the designation of Marine Highway Routes. The USMHP statute authorizes the U.S. Department of Transportation ( Department or DOT ) to make grants to implement Projects or components of Projects that 1) provide a coordinated and capable alternative to landside transportation; mitigate or relieve landside congestion; promote Marine Highway Transportation; or use vessels documented under 46 U.S.C. chapter 121; and 2) develop, expand, or promote Marine Highway Transportation or shipper use of Marine Highway Transportation
Grant Summary
Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is a Maritime Administration grant providing $0K to $12M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-08-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$0K–$12M
2026-08-31
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) from Maritime Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Maritime Administration before the deadline.
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Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)?
Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is offered by Maritime Administration and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) provide?
Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) provides between $1 and $12M per award from Maritime Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) deadline?
Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) are due 2026-08-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Maritime Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP)?
To apply for Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Maritime Administration.