Opportunity Information: Apply for 693JF722R000012
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Notice of Funding Opportunity for Americas Marine Highway Program (AMHP) is a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant opportunity administered through the Maritime Administration (MARAD). It is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number 693JF722R000012; CFDA 20.816) designed to fund specific marine transportation initiatives that have already been reviewed and formally designated as Marine Highway Projects by the Secretary of Transportation. In practical terms, this means the funding is not for brand-new concepts that have never been designated; it is aimed at moving previously approved marine highway proposals into real-world implementation.
The core purpose of the AMHP funding is to support the development, improvement, and expansion of marine highway services and the infrastructure that makes those services work. The notice emphasizes two main categories of investment: (1) documented vessels (generally referring to U.S.-documented vessels that operate in domestic trade and align with the marine highway concept), and (2) port and landside infrastructure tied to marine highway operations. Examples of the kinds of activities implied by the notice include acquiring or modifying vessels used for marine highway services, building or upgrading port-side equipment and facilities, and improving landside connections that allow freight to move efficiently between ports and the broader surface transportation network. A major policy goal highlighted in the notice is strengthening American supply chains, signaling that projects demonstrating clear freight, reliability, and congestion-relief benefits are especially aligned with DOTs priorities.
Eligibility is tightly connected to project designation status. DOT will only award Marine Highway Grants for projects (or components of projects) that were previously designated under the AMHP by the Secretary of Transportation, and only those designated before the NOFO closing date can be considered under this funding round. That requirement is central: even strong maritime or port proposals are not eligible unless they are part of an officially designated Marine Highway Project by the deadline. The listing shows the eligible applicant category broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being in the full opportunity text, but the controlling limitation described in the summary is the requirement for prior designation.
From a funding perspective, the notice indicates a maximum award size (award ceiling) of $24,250,000 and an expectation of up to 52 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is categorized under "Other" as the funding activity area (with clarification to be found in the full text). The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2022, with an application deadline of April 29, 2022. Completed applications had to be received by MARAD no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 29, 2022, which is a firm cutoff typical of federal discretionary grant competitions.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov). The notice flags a common federal grants issue: Grants.gov registration can take time, often 2 to 4 weeks, and applicants were urged to start early and submit ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute registration or system problems. For questions, the notice provides a direct program contact at MARAD: Fred Jones, Office of Ports and Waterways Planning, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, phone 202-366-1123, email Fred.Jones@dot.gov. It also lists the Federal Information Relay Service (1-800-877-8339) for TDD users, available 24/7 to take messages with responses provided during business hours.
Overall, this NOFO is best understood as implementation funding for the marine highway network: it aims to turn designated projects into operational or expanded services by paying for vessels and supporting port and landside improvements, with a clear emphasis on tangible freight movement benefits and supply chain resilience.Apply for 693JF722R000012
- The Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Notice of Funding Opportunity for America’s Marine Highway Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.816.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 01, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 29, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 52 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Americas Marine Highway Program (AMHP) IIJA Notice of Funding Opportunity
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Americas Marine Highway Program (AMHP). It is a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) discretionary grant program administered by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to fund specific marine transportation initiatives.
Who administers the AMHP grant?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Maritime Administration (MARAD).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 693JF722R000012, and the CFDA number is 20.816.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to support the development, improvement, and expansion of marine highway services and the infrastructure required for those services to operate effectively.
What types of projects are eligible for funding under this NOFO?
Only projects (or components of projects) that have already been reviewed and formally designated as Marine Highway Projects by the Secretary of Transportation are eligible. The funding is intended to move previously designated proposals into real-world implementation, rather than support brand-new concepts that have never been designated.
Can a brand-new marine highway concept apply for this funding?
No. Projects are not eligible unless they are part of an officially designated Marine Highway Project by the Secretary of Transportation by the NOFO closing date.
What is the key eligibility requirement?
The controlling eligibility limitation described in the summary is prior designation: DOT will only award Marine Highway Grants for projects (or components) that were previously designated under the AMHP by the Secretary of Transportation, and only those designated before the NOFO closing date can be considered.
What does the NOFO emphasize as the main categories of investment?
The notice emphasizes two main categories: (1) documented vessels, and (2) port and landside infrastructure tied to marine highway operations.
What does "documented vessels" mean in this context?
In this notice, documented vessels generally refers to U.S.-documented vessels that operate in domestic trade and align with the marine highway concept.
What kinds of vessel-related activities are implied as fundable?
Examples implied by the notice include acquiring or modifying vessels used for marine highway services.
What kinds of port and landside infrastructure activities are implied as fundable?
Examples implied by the notice include building or upgrading port-side equipment and facilities, and improving landside connections that allow freight to move efficiently between ports and the broader surface transportation network.
What policy outcomes does DOT highlight for this funding?
A major policy goal highlighted is strengthening American supply chains. Projects that demonstrate clear freight movement benefits, improved reliability, and congestion-relief benefits are especially aligned with DOT priorities as described in the notice summary.
Who can apply for the grant?
The listing shows the eligible applicant category broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being in the full opportunity text. However, the central controlling requirement in the summary is that the project must be previously designated as a Marine Highway Project by the Secretary of Transportation by the deadline.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award size (award ceiling) listed in the notice is $24,250,000.
How many awards does MARAD expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of up to 52 awards.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 1, 2022.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 29, 2022. Completed applications had to be received by MARAD no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 29, 2022.
Is the deadline a firm cutoff?
Yes. The notice describes a firm cutoff time typical of federal discretionary grant competitions: applications had to be received by MARAD by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 29, 2022.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov.
Why does the notice urge applicants to register early on Grants.gov?
The notice flags that Grants.gov registration can take time (often 2 to 4 weeks). Applicants were urged to start early and submit ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute registration delays or system problems.
Who is the program contact for questions about this NOFO?
The notice lists the following program contact at MARAD: Fred Jones, Office of Ports and Waterways Planning, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, phone 202-366-1123, email Fred.Jones@dot.gov.
Is there a relay service contact for TDD users?
Yes. The notice lists the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TDD users, available 24/7 to take messages, with responses provided during business hours.
What is this NOFO best understood as funding for?
This NOFO is best understood as implementation funding for the marine highway network: it aims to turn designated projects into operational or expanded services by paying for vessels and supporting port and landside improvements, with emphasis on tangible freight movement benefits and supply chain resilience.
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