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Frequently Asked Questions - Port Infrastructure Development Grants
What is the PIDP Grant Program?
The Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Maritime Administration. Funds for the PIDP are awarded on a competitive basis...
How to Apply - Port Infrastructure Development Grants
Final Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. Please remember that you must complete the Grants.gov registration process before submitting an application and that the registration process usually takes 2-4 weeks to complete.
You can start the Grants.gov...
Port Infrastructure Development Program
The Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Maritime Administration (MARAD). Funds for the PIDP are awarded on a competitive basis to projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods into, out of,...
Maritime Administration Announces Vessel Construction Manager for National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
WASHINGTON – Today, Maritime Administrator RADM Mark H. Buzby, USN (Ret.), announced TOTE Services, Inc. of Jacksonville Florida as the Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) for the newest class of training ship, the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV). TOTE Services was selected by...
Economic Analysis of Renewable Fuels for Marine Propulsion
To meet both growing fuel demand and more stringent air emissions regulations, MARAD recently worked with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to employ a preliminary techno-economic analysis of various biofuel pathways for the production of marine fuel.
U.S Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces New Members of Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of 29 members to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). Established in 2010, the MTSNAC is made up of leaders from commercial transportation firms, trade associations, state...Maritime Administration Awards $6.7 Million in Grants for Marine Highway Projects Throughout the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $6,790,000 in grants to three Marine Highway projects. The funding, provided by MARAD’s Marine Highway Program, will go towards enhancing existing services in Louisiana and Virginia as...