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 reviewed the FY 2025 NOFO and provided tips for PIDP applicants on preparing an effective application. The webcast will include a Q&A session after the presentation for viewers to pose questions.

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 will focus on the Department of Transportation’s Benefit Cost Analysis Guidance and how to prepare a BCA analysis. The webcast will include a Q&A session after the presentation for viewers to pose questions.

Registration and access to the webinar are available here: Meeting Registration - Zoom

"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 will inform potential grant applicants, specifically small project applicants, on how an economic vitality analysis under the FY25 Port Infrastructure Development Program will be conducted. The webcast will provide an overview of the 2025 economic vitality criteria. The webcast will include a Q&A session after the presentation for viewers to pose questions.

Registration and access to the webinar are available here: Meeting Registration - Zoom

"Project Readiness and NEPA" webinar:

Webinar Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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

This webinar will cover 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 will also discuss steps an applicant can take to improve its readiness to deliver a successful project. The webcast will include a Q&A session after the presentation for viewers to pose questions.

Registration and access to the webinar are available here: Meeting Registration - Zoom