FY25 PIDP Webinars

To provide technical assistance to potential applicants, MARAD will host a series of webinars on the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant application process. 

"How to Apply for a FY25 PIDP Grant" webinar:

Webinar Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Purpose: This webinar covered the FY 2025 NOFO and provided tips for PIDP applicants on preparing an effective application.

Click this link for the "PIDP FY 2025 How to Apply Webinar" Slides

“Preparing a Benefit-Cost Analysis for a Large Project” webinar:

Webinar Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

This webinar focused on the Department of Transportation’s Benefit Cost Analysis Guidance and how to prepare a BCA analysis.

Click this link for the "Preparing a Benefit-Cost Analysis for a Large Project" Slides

"Economic Vitality: Small Projects at Small Ports" webinar:

Webinar Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

This webinar was held to inform potential grant applicants, specifically small project applicants, on how an economic vitality analysis under the FY25 Port Infrastructure Development Program will be conducted.

Click this link for the "Economic Vitality: Small Projects at Small Ports" Slides

"Project Readiness and NEPA" webinar:

Webinar Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

This webinar covered the process MARAD (and a successful grant applicant) must complete before any construction-related activity may take place on a project that is selected for Federal funding.  It also examined steps an applicant can take to improve its readiness to deliver a successful project.

Click this link for the "Project Readiness and NEPA" Slides