Background

DOT has released funding for the purpose of improving the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports. Eligible projects include projects within the boundary of a port, or outside the boundary of a port and directly related to port operations or to an intermodal connection to a port that improves the safety, efficiency, or reliability of:

• The loading and unloading of goods at a port;

• The movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port;

• Operational improvements at a port;

• Environmental and emissions mitigation measures; or

• Infrastructure that supports seafood and seafood-related businesses.

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It is anticipated that roughly $450 million in funding will be available.

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Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include states, political subdivisions of states or local governments, public agencies or publicly chartered authorities established by one or more states, special purpose districts with transportation functions, Indian Tribes or consortiums of Indian Tribes, multistate or multijurisdictional groups of entities previously described, or lead entities previously described jointly with private entities or groups of private entities, including owners or operators of facilities, or collections of facilities, at ports.

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Important Dates

Applications are due on April 30, 2025.

With the increasing number of opportunities of interest to CTE and our members, we are not able to pursue projects to the same extent as we have in the past. However, if you are interested in pursuing funding under this opportunity, CTE may be able to support your application through our Grant Writing as a Service program. If you have questions regarding this program please contact Wendy Morgan ([email protected]).

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