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Infrastructure & Supply-Chain Funding Opportunities

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A searchable directory of actively funded federal and state capital, production, and supply-chain programs across ports & freight, roads & bridges, water & wastewater, broadband, energy & grid, economic development, and agriculture — each listed with deadlines, eligibility, and match requirements.

Q: Which sectors does the directory cover?

Ports & freight, roads & bridges, water & wastewater, broadband, energy & grid, community & economic development, and agriculture & supply chain.

Actively funded State & Federal capital, production & supply-chain programs across ports & freight, roads & bridges, water & wastewater, broadband, energy & grid, community & economic development, and agriculture & supply chain. Inland-port eligibility flagged as a tag. Compiled August 21, 2026.

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Program	Category	State	Type	Funding ▼	Status	Next Deadline / Cycle	Inland Ports
Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) NTIA (via state broadband offices)	Broadband	Federal	Grant	$42.45B national (state allocations; FY26 in deployment)	Recurring – formula	Apply via your state broadband office (subgrant rounds mostly complete)	No
Eligible ApplicantsISPs, co-ops, utilities, and local governments (subgrantees selected by states) Eligible ProjectsLast-mile broadband deployment to unserved/underserved locations (technology-neutral). Match RequirementTypically 25% non-federal (state rules vary) Official Pagehttps://www.ntia.gov/funding-programs/high-speed-internet-programs/broadband-equity-access-and-deployment-bead-program 📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: 55/56 states/territories NTIA-approved (Illinois lone holdout), 53 signed award agreements; construction expected to begin summer 2026 — mature implementation stage.
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$14.98B (FY26)	Recurring – formula	No application deadline; apportioned to states by formula each fiscal year (FY26 via FHWA Notice N4510.905)	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsState DOTs and MPOs (suballocated to local governments) Eligible ProjectsBroad flexibility: roads, bridges, tunnels, transit capital, freight and port-access, safety, and other surface transportation improvements. Match RequirementTypically 80% federal / 20% non-federal Official Pagehttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/specialfunding/stp/ 📝 FY26 apportionment ~$14.976B. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Senate-passed Aug 7-8, 2026, House pending) would fund FHWA formula programs at FY26 levels through Dec 11, 2026.
Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$9.62B (FY23–26 total)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 windows closed: Large Bridge Aug 1, 2025; Planning Jun 15, 2026; Bridge Project Jun 29, 2026; FY25 applicant notifications by Aug 13, 2026; FY26 by Sep 30, 2026	No
Eligible ApplicantsStates, MPOs, local governments, special-purpose districts, tribal governments, federal land management agencies Eligible ProjectsBridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, and protection; Large Bridge, Bridge, and Planning grant tiers. Match RequirementUp to 80% federal (up to 90% for large bridges) Official Pagehttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/bip/ 📝 IIJA/BIL advance appropriation ~$9.62B via FY23-26 NOFO. FY25 applicant-notification target (Aug 13, 2026) has passed with no public confirmation found; FY26 target Sep 30, 2026. H.R. 6500 (Senate-passed Aug 7-8, 2026, House pending) would extend HTF contract authority for this program through Sep 30, 2027. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no award announcement found via news search; FY25 applicant-notification target of Aug 13, 2026 has passed with no public confirmation located (applicant notifications are not typically publicized) — continuing to watch for the FY26 Sep 30, 2026 notification target.
Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act (WIFIA) U.S. EPA	Water & Wastewater	Federal	Loan	~$6.5B WIFIA + $550M SWIFIA lending capacity (FY26 NOFA)	Rolling – open now	Rolling letters of interest (FY26 NOFA; LOIs reviewed on a rolling basis)	No
Eligible ApplicantsLarge water/wastewater utilities, local governments, SRFs, and P3s (project minimums $5M–$20M+) Eligible ProjectsDrinking water, wastewater, stormwater, water reuse, desalination, and drought/resilience projects. Match RequirementWIFIA covers up to 49% of eligible project costs; borrower provides the remainder Official Pagehttps://www.epa.gov/wifia 📝 Fees waived for small communities (<25k) FY26-27. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Bridge Formula Program (BFP) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$5.5B (FY26)	Recurring – formula	No application deadline; apportioned to states by formula each fiscal year	No
Eligible ApplicantsState DOTs (with a set-aside for tribal bridges) Eligible ProjectsReplacement, rehabilitation, preservation, protection, and construction of highway bridges; off-system bridge set-aside. Match RequirementTypically 80% federal; up to 100% for off-system bridges Official Pagehttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/bfp/ 📝 IIJA/BIL $5.5B/yr FY22-26. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Senate-passed Aug 7-8, 2026, House pending) would fund FHWA formula programs at FY26 levels through Dec 11, 2026.
HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Formula grant	$3.3B (FY26)	Recurring – formula	Formula allocation; states/entitlement communities set local sub-deadlines	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsStates and entitlement cities/urban counties (70% to entitlement communities, 30% to states) Eligible ProjectsPublic infrastructure — water/sewer, streets, economic development, and facilities benefiting low- and moderate-income communities. Match RequirementNo federal match, but activities must meet a national objective Official Pagehttps://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/community-cdbg 📝 FY26 funded at $3.3B, level with FY25. Admin FY27 budget proposes eliminating CDBG; H.R. 6500 (Senate-passed, House pending) would preserve FY26-level funding through Dec 11, 2026 regardless. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026.
CRISI (Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements) Federal Railroad Administration	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$2.04B (FY25–26 NOFO)	Recurring – between cycles	FY25–26 round closed Jun 25, 2026; awards & next NOFO TBD	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsStates, local governments, port authorities, Tribes, railroads, shippers (with rail partners) Eligible ProjectsFreight and intercity passenger rail capital projects — incl. rail access and transload infrastructure serving inland ports. ≥25% rural set-aside; no min/max award. Match RequirementTypically 20%+ non-federal preferred Official Pagehttps://railroads.dot.gov/grants-loans/consolidated-rail-infrastructure-and-safety-improvements-crisi-program 📝 FY25–26 NOFO ($2.04B, 25% rural set-aside) closed Jun 25, 2026. FRA's own estimate was ~Aug 2026 for award announcements; as of Aug 18, 2026 that window is more than half elapsed with nothing posted — flagging as increasingly overdue, watching closely for an out-of-band announcement. Note: a separate FRA program, the National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP, formerly Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail), announced $5.3B in awards Aug 14, 2026 (incl. grade-crossing safety and Amtrak fleet funding) — this is NOT the CRISI award; CRISI's own selections remain unannounced. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
BUILD (formerly RAISE) USDOT Office of the Secretary	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$1.5B (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 closed Feb 24, 2026; FY26 awards announced Jul 7, 2026 ($1.73B, 127 projects); annual cycle	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsStates, local governments, transit agencies, port authorities, Tribes, MPOs Eligible ProjectsMultimodal surface transportation incl. port and intermodal projects. 50/50 urban-rural split; awards $1M–$25M. Match RequirementTypically 20% (reduced/waived for rural) Official Pagehttps://www.transportation.gov/BUILDgrants 📝 FY26 awards announced Jul 7, 2026 — $1.73B to 127 projects across 52 states; port infrastructure received $136.8M. IIJA advance appropriations run through FY26. Re-verified Aug 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$1.146B (FY25–26 combined NOFO)	Recurring – between cycles	FY25–26 NOFO closed Jun 8, 2026 (amended from May 22); awards pending; next NOFO TBD pending reauthorization	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsStates, political subdivisions, federally recognized Tribes, units of local government, public port authorities, MPOs, and groups of eligible entities Eligible ProjectsHighway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects including grade separations, track relocations, protective devices, technological solutions, corridor-wide crossing programs, and planning/environmental review. Match Requirement20% non-federal minimum; grants cover up to 80% of project cost; minimum award $1M (except planning-only projects) Official Pagehttps://railroads.dot.gov/grants 📝 Up to $1.146B, final IIJA appropriation. Expected 120 awards. Note: FRA's separate National Railroad Partnership Program (NRPP) announced $5.3B in awards Aug 14, 2026 including grade-crossing safety funding — this is a distinct program from RCE; RCE's own FY25-26 selections remain unannounced. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no award announcement; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) U.S. DOT (Office of the Secretary)	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$993M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 (final) round closed May 26, 2026; awards pending — no future round absent reauthorization	No
Eligible ApplicantsMPOs, counties, cities and other local governments, federally recognized Tribes, and multijurisdictional groups Eligible ProjectsRoadway-safety planning (Action Plans) and implementation of safety improvements to prevent fatalities and serious injuries. Match RequirementTypically 80% federal / 20% non-federal Official Pagehttps://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A 📝 IIJA/BIL $5B over FY22-26; FY26 final round $993.5M closed May 26, 2026. Program ends after FY26 without reauthorization. Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: no award announcement; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$876M (FY24–26 combined; ~$300M FY26 tranche)	Recurring – between cycles	FY24–26 combined NOFO closed Feb 24, 2026; awards not yet announced as of Jul 30, 2026; next cycle TBD pending reauthorization	No
Eligible ApplicantsStates, MPOs, local governments, special-purpose districts/public authorities with a transportation function, Tribes, federal land management agencies, and multi-state/multi-jurisdictional groups Eligible ProjectsPlanning Grants, Resilience Improvement Grants, Community Resilience & Evacuation Route Grants, and At-Risk Coastal Infrastructure Grants to strengthen surface transportation against climate change, sea level rise, flooding, heat, and other extreme weather/natural hazards. Match Requirement100% federal for Planning grants; up to 80% federal for Resilience/implementation grants Official Pagehttps://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/356840 📝 ~$876M IIJA/BIL, ~$300M FY26 tranche; closed Feb 24, 2026. FHWA continues indicating FY26 selections anticipated fall 2026. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no FY24-26 award announcement found via news sweep; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
INFRA (Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects) USDOT (MPDG program)	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$626.7M (FY26 NOFO)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 rounds closed: Track 1 Jul 1, 2026; Track 2 (truck parking) Jul 15, 2026; awards pending; FY27 NOFO TBD	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsStates, MPOs, local governments, port authorities (incl. inland), special purpose districts, Tribes, multistate groups Eligible ProjectsFreight/highway projects of national or regional significance incl. intermodal and port access (Track 1); commercial motor vehicle parking projects (Track 2 only). Match RequirementGenerally 40% min non-INFRA for large projects (60% max INFRA share) Official Pagehttps://www.transportation.gov/grants/infra-grant-program 📝 Track 1 ($426.7M) closed Jul 1, 2026; Track 2 ($200M) closed Jul 15, 2026; awards still pending as of Aug 18, 2026. H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) passed Senate 90-6 Aug 7-8, 2026 (funds govt through Dec 11, 2026, extends HTF contract authority for this program through Sep 30, 2027); House passed a Dec 4 version — not yet reconciled/enacted as of Aug 18, 2026. Re-verified Aug 18, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) USDA Rural Development (Rural Business-Cooperative Service)	Agriculture & Supply Chain	Federal	Grant	$500M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 window closed Aug 17, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET); awards anticipated late 2026 (USDA target Dec 2026–Jan 2027 per NOFO); FY27 cycle TBD	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsDomestic fertilizer producers and businesses expanding U.S. production of nitrogen, phosphate, potash, sulfur, and other crop nutrients Eligible ProjectsConstruction and expansion of domestic fertilizer manufacturing facilities; individual awards $15M–$150M. Facilities are frequently sited at inland/river ports for barge access. Match RequirementNot specified in the launch announcement — see the NOFO on Grants.gov Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/fertilizer-investment-expansion-long-term-domestic-supply 📝 CCC authority; $500M announced Jul 1, 2026. Max award $150M confirmed (some press incorrectly cited $100M/Aug 15). Re-verified Aug 18, 2026: window closed as scheduled Aug 17, 2026 with no extension found — status moved to Recurring - between cycles pending award announcements; USDA officials verbally suggested awards possibly as early as Sep/Oct 2026 though NOFO specifies Dec 2026-Jan 2027. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) USDA (Food Safety & Inspection Service)	Agriculture & Supply Chain	Federal	Direct payments	Up to $500M (FY26)	Open	Prefilled applications emailed to eligible processors beginning Aug 10, 2026; completed applications due back to USDA by Sep 11, 2026	No
Eligible ApplicantsU.S.-owned small- and mid-size beef processing establishments (below the nation's 4th-largest processor's market share) Eligible ProjectsTemporary support payments to offset elevated cattle-acquisition costs and stabilize market opportunities for ranchers — a market-support/supply-chain program, not a capital grant. Match RequirementN/A (payments) Official Pagehttps://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/06/30/secretary-rollins-announces-program-support-small-and-mid-size-beef-processors 📝 CCC/temporary-support authority; up to $500M announced Jun 30, 2026. No general application portal — FSIS-record-based outreach only. Re-verified Aug 18, 2026 via USDA FSA news release (Aug 7, 2026): USDA began emailing prefilled applications Aug 10, 2026; completed applications due back by Sep 11, 2026 — first confirmed concrete window since the Jun 30, 2026 announcement. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) USDOT Maritime Administration (MARAD)	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$488.6M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 closed Jun 1, 2026; FY27 NOFO expected ~early 2027	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsStates, local governments, port authorities, Tribes, multijurisdictional groups; public entities jointly with private partners Eligible ProjectsSafety, efficiency, and reliability of goods movement at coastal seaports, inland river ports, and Great Lakes ports, incl. intermodal connections. ≥25% reserved for small projects at small ports (max award $11.25M). Match Requirement20% non-federal (may be waived for rural/small ports) Official Pagehttps://www.maritime.dot.gov/PIDPgrants 📝 FY26 = final year of $2.25B IIJA funding plus $38.628M FY26 appropriation ($488.628M total). No FY27 NOFO posted yet as of Aug 18, 2026. Funding-cliff risk flagged: BUILD America 250 Act (H.R.8870) does not reauthorize PIDP; House FY27 THUD proposes $538.2M mostly from one-time rail-balance transfers, not new money. Re-verified Aug 18, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
USDA ReConnect Loan & Grant USDA Rural Development (RUS)	Broadband	Federal	Grant + loan	~$450M+ (FY26 window)	Recurring – between cycles	No active NOFO; program closed pending guidance and authorization as of July 2026; FY27 funding proposed at $40M in House Ag subcommittee bill but not enacted	No
Eligible ApplicantsISPs, co-ops, Tribes, state/local governments, and utilities serving rural areas Eligible ProjectsRural broadband construction (100 Mbps symmetrical minimum) and open-access community networks. Match RequirementGrant/loan-grant combos; loan-only 0% match; combos and grants per NOFO Official Pagehttps://www.usda.gov/reconnect 📝 Re-verified Aug 6, 2026: House-passed FY27 bill (H.R. 8646) retains $40M; Senate FY27 bill not yet released; no new NOFO; no change. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no new NOFO; no change.
EDA Public Works & Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant	$400M (FY26 enacted)	Rolling – open now	Rolling — PWEAA NOFO accepts applications continuously until superseded or funds exhausted	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsEconomic Development Districts, Tribes, states/counties/cities and subdivisions, higher-ed, and public/private nonprofits (no individuals or for-profits) Eligible ProjectsPublic infrastructure and construction, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan funds for economic development in distressed areas — port/freight projects eligible. Match RequirementTypically up to 50% federal (higher in severely distressed areas) Official Pagehttps://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/public-works 📝 FY26 EDA appropriation $466M total ($400M EDAP) enacted Jan 23, 2026 via P.L. 119-74. Re-verified Aug 9, 2026: no change.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) USDA AMS (via state departments of agriculture)	Agriculture & Supply Chain	Federal	Grant (state-administered)	~$400M national (one-time; state subawards)	Recurring – between cycles	State-run competitions; most state RFAs closed 2025–2026 with awards under review — check your state dept. of agriculture	No
Eligible ApplicantsProducers, food/farm businesses, nonprofits, and local governments (subaward applicants selected by each state) Eligible ProjectsMiddle-of-the-supply-chain infrastructure — aggregation, processing, storage, and distribution for local/regional food systems (infrastructure and equipment-only grants). Match RequirementTypically 50% (reduced for socially disadvantaged/limited-resource applicants); equipment-only tiers vary Official Pagehttps://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/rfsi 📝 One-time ARPA/CCC allocation (~$400M) to states. Re-verified Aug 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no change.
Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$350M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 NOFO closed Jul 27, 2026; awards pending; max $55M per state	No
Eligible ApplicantsEligible state DOTs only: Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming Eligible ProjectsReplacement or rehabilitation of bridge bundles (groups of bridges) in eligible states; cost-reimbursable grants for bridge bundling projects. Match RequirementVaries; cost-reimbursable grant structure Official Pagehttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/chbp.cfm 📝 Up to $350M; max $55M/state. Grants.gov opportunity 362989. Re-verified Aug 17, 2026: no award announcement for the FY26 ($350M) NOFO; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) California Transportation Commission / Caltrans	Ports & Freight	California	Grant	~$300M/yr state (~$1.4B+ per 2-yr cycle w/ federal)	Opening soon	2026 cycle (Cycle 5) nominations expected late 2026; adoption ~spring 2027	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsCaltrans and regional agencies (ports partner with nominating agencies) Eligible ProjectsFreight infrastructure on trade corridors — highway, rail, landside port, inland intermodal facilities. Match Requirement30% min non-TCEP Official Pagehttps://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/trade-corridor-enhancement-program 📝 Cycle 5 guidelines still in development. Re-verified Aug 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: Cycle 5 zero-emission-vehicle infrastructure call-for-concepts stakeholder workshop underway; formal Cycle 5 nomination guidelines still pending; no change.
Nationally Significant Federal Lands & Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) FHWA – Federal Lands Highway	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$165M (FY24–26 NOFO)	Recurring – between cycles	FY24–26 NOFO closed Jul 16, 2026; awards anticipated week of Aug 31, 2026; next NOFO TBD pending reauthorization	No
Eligible ApplicantsFLAP/FLTP/TTP-eligible entities; states/localities only if sponsored by a Federal Land Management Agency or federally recognized Tribe Eligible ProjectsConstruction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally significant projects (min. $12.5M) on/adjacent to/accessing federal and tribal lands; half of funds reserved for tribal transportation facilities. Match RequirementUp to 90% federal (100% for tribal transportation facility projects) Official Pagehttps://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/significant 📝 Up to $165M CLOSED Jul 16, 2026. Re-verified Aug 15, 2026: no award announcement; awards still anticipated week of Aug 31, 2026; no change.
Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities (RTEPF) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$150M (FY24–26 combined NOFO)	Recurring – between cycles	FY24–26 NOFO closed Jun 22, 2026 (amended from Jun 19); awards expected Summer 2026; next cycle TBD pending reauthorization	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsPort authorities, state/local governments, Tribes, and entities with authority over or operating port facilities or intermodal port transfer facilities Eligible ProjectsProjects reducing idling and emissions from trucks at port facilities, including port electrification, zero-emission drayage equipment, on-truck technologies, low/zero-emission powertrains, and congestion reduction in or adjacent to ports. Match Requirement20% non-federal Official Pagehttps://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/276ec2b4-a6d3-4393-99ad-4274868b0857 📝 IIJA Sec. 11402, $150M over FY22-26 (final year FY26). House-passed BUILD America 250 Act (H.R.8870) would REPEAL RTEPF — raises risk of no further cycle after FY26. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: broad news sweep found no award announcement for the Jun 22, 2026 NOFO close; summer 2026 target now nearly elapsed — flagging as increasingly overdue; no change.
Seaport Transportation & Economic Development (FSTED) FDOT Seaport Office / FSTED Council	Ports & Freight	Florida	Grant	$60M+/yr (FY25-26: $120.7M)	Recurring – annual cycle	Annual cycle via FSTED Council	No
Eligible ApplicantsFlorida's 15 statutorily listed public seaports only Eligible ProjectsPort capital: wharves, terminals, intermodal/rail, dredging, storage, security. Match Requirement50/50 (reduced for small/fiscally constrained counties) Official Pagehttps://flaports.org/about/florida-seaport-transportation-and-economic-development-program/ 📝 $25M/yr statutory minimum plus bonded program support. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$120M (FY25–26 combined NOFO)	Recurring – between cycles	FY25–26 NOFO (Amendment 2) closed Aug 11, 2026; awards anticipated week of Sep 14, 2026 per original schedule	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsState and local governments, transit agencies, MPOs, other political subdivisions (incl. publicly owned port authorities), multijurisdictional groups, and consortiums of research/academic institutions Eligible ProjectsDeployment, installation, and operation of advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, mobility, efficiency, system performance, intermodal connectivity, and infrastructure return on investment. Match Requirement20% non-federal minimum Official Pagehttps://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/4764a83e-9f5b-4eb6-b4f3-0ccfc20aba5f 📝 Up to $120M ($60M/FY); max award $12M/recipient/FY. Amendment 2 extended deadline to Aug 11, 2026 (from Jul 27) — simpler.grants.gov controls per source precedence. Re-verified Aug 17, 2026: window closed as scheduled; awards still anticipated week of Sep 14, 2026; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) DHS/FEMA (in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard)	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$95M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 closed Jul 24, 2026; FEMA selections expected by Aug 23, 2026, awards by Sep 30, 2026; FY27 NOFO expected ~Jun 2027	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsPort authorities, terminal operators, state/local/territorial governments, federally recognized Tribes, and private-sector maritime operators subject to an Area Maritime Security Plan (46 U.S.C. 70103(b)) Eligible ProjectsMaritime security capabilities at critical seaports and terminals: patrol vessels, surveillance/communications equipment, cybersecurity enhancements, hiring new security personnel, plan development, training, and exercises. Match Requirement25% non-federal (public/nonprofit); 50% non-federal (private sector); waived for projects ≤$25K or dedicated to maritime security zone training Official Pagehttps://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/8c908138-5133-45a7-98ee-e5d7250050cf 📝 FY26 NOFO (DHS-26-GPD-056-00-99) posted Jun 24, 2026, window closed Jul 24, 2026. Individual awards expected $18K-$3.5M. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no FY26 selections announcement found via news sweep; Aug 23, 2026 selection target and Sep 30, 2026 award target now imminent — watch closely. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Passenger & Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP) NYSDOT	Ports & Freight	New York	Grant	$85.5M (2025 round; $101M awarded Jan 2026)	Recurring – annual cycle	Next solicitation anticipated 2026 — watch NYSDOT rail grants page	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsRailroads, port authorities/terminals, municipalities, shippers Eligible ProjectsFreight rail rehab, yard modernization, AND seaport facility modernization/expansion (e.g., Capital Region port upgrades). Match RequirementCost-share expected; see solicitation Official Pagehttps://www.dot.ny.gov/railgrants 📝 Gov. Hochul announced $101M to 25 rail/port projects Jan 9, 2026. Re-verified August 11, 2026: no new FY27 solicitation; no change.
Connect Oregon Oregon DOT	Ports & Freight	Oregon	Grant	~$75M (2026 round)	Recurring – between cycles	2026 applications closed Mar 27, 2026; awards later in 2026	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsPorts, public agencies, private entities Eligible ProjectsNon-highway multimodal: marine (ports/terminals), rail, aviation. Columbia/Willamette river ports qualify. Match Requirement~30% (reduced for small/rural) Official Pagehttps://www.oregon.gov/odot/programs/pages/connectoregon.aspx 📝 Legislature redirected $42M to ODOT budget gap; federal-match option paused Mar 2026. Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: no change.
UIPA Authority Infrastructure Bank (AIB) Utah Inland Port Authority	Ports & Freight	Utah	Revolving loan	$75M capitalization	Rolling – open now	Rolling; terms negotiated with UIPA	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsPublic and private entities in UIPA project areas statewide Eligible ProjectsInland port infrastructure, board emphasis on rail. Low interest (0.5% above Utah AAA bond rate). Match RequirementN/A (loan) Official Pagehttps://inlandportauthority.utah.gov/about/public-finance-support/ 📝 Created by SB 243 (2023). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Appalachian Regional Commission POWER Initiative Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant	$65M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 full applications closed Jul 8, 2026 (5 p.m. ET); finalists notified fall 2026; awards Winter 2027; FY27 NOSA expected spring 2027	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsState/local governments, nonprofits, EDDs, Tribes, higher-ed, and partnerships in ARC's coal-impacted Appalachian counties Eligible ProjectsEconomic diversification in coal communities: infrastructure, workforce, private investment, and entrepreneurship. Match RequirementTypically up to 50% federal (higher in distressed counties) Official Pagehttps://www.arc.gov/grants-and-opportunities/power/power-initiative-application-information/ 📝 $65M FY26 POWER NOSA. Re-verified Aug 15, 2026: FY25 POWER awards still not announced; ARC continues describing them as expected 'this summer' 2026; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Commonwealth Port Fund Virginia Port Authority	Ports & Freight	Virginia	Dedicated trust fund	~$63.7M/yr	Recurring – formula	N/A (formula allocation to VPA)	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsVirginia Port Authority (not open competition) Eligible ProjectsPort of Virginia infrastructure incl. inland terminals (Virginia Inland Port–Front Royal, Richmond Marine Terminal). Match RequirementN/A Official Pagehttps://hac.virginia.gov/subtopics/transportation/port/ 📝 Share of the Commonwealth Transportation Fund (2.5%). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant (REDLG) USDA Rural Development (Rural Business-Cooperative Service)	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant + zero-interest loan	~$50M loans + $10M grants (FY26)	Recurring – quarterly cycle	Quarterly; FY26 Q4 closed Jun 30, 2026; FY27 quarterly deadlines resume ~Sep 30, 2026	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsUSDA Rural Utilities Service electric & telecom borrowers (intermediaries) that re-lend to local projects Eligible ProjectsZero-interest loans (and grants to capitalize revolving loan funds) for rural economic-development and job-creation projects, incl. infrastructure. Match Requirement20% supplemental funding required for loans Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-economic-development-loan-grant-programs 📝 FY26 NOFO RD-RBCS-26-REDLG estimates ~$50M loans + $10M grants. Re-verified Aug 19, 2026: no change.
Meat & Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) – Phase 4 USDA Rural Development (Rural Business-Cooperative Service)	Agriculture & Supply Chain	Federal	Grant	$60M (FY26 Phase 4)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 (Phase 4) window closed Aug 7, 2026; awards anticipated Oct 22, 2026 per USDA program page; Phase 5 NOFO not yet announced	No
Eligible ApplicantsMeat and poultry processors — separate competitions for Small/Very-Small and Intermediate processors Eligible ProjectsExpansion projects (equipment + facility improvements, $50K–$2M, 50% match) and simplified equipment-only projects ($10K–$250K, 25% match) to expand processing capacity. Match Requirement50% (expansion) / 25% (equipment-only) Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/meat-and-poultry-processing-expansion-program-phase-4 📝 $60M split evenly between small/very-small and intermediate competitions. Window closed Aug 7, 2026. Re-verified Aug 17, 2026: Oct 22, 2026 anticipated award date still posted; Phase 5 NOFO not yet announced; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) & Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) PennDOT (Bureau of Public Transportation)	Ports & Freight	Pennsylvania	Grant	$41M (2026 combined round)	Open	Applications open 8:00 a.m. Aug 3, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. Aug 28, 2026	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsRailroads, businesses, and public entities served by freight rail in Pennsylvania Eligible ProjectsFreight rail infrastructure maintenance, improvement, and expansion, and rail safety projects; Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads and 5,500+ miles of freight rail line. Match Requirement30% min (state funds up to 70% of project cost; RFAP capped at $700K state share per project) Official Pagehttps://www.pa.gov/services/penndot/apply-for-a-penndot-rail-freight-transportation-grant 📝 Shapiro Administration announced $41M combined round (RFAP via Act 89 Multimodal Fund + RTAP via capital budget bonds). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: $41M funding and Aug 3-28, 2026 window confirmed unchanged.
Seaport Connectivity Program TxDOT	Ports & Freight	Texas	Direct project funding	$40M (FY26–27 biennium)	Recurring – biennial cycle	FY26–27 projects selected via Port Authority Advisory Committee / Port Mission Plan	No
Eligible ApplicantsTexas seaports (projects selected via Port Mission Plan) Eligible ProjectsState highway and public roadway connectivity to seaports (outside-the-gate). Match RequirementN/A Official Pagehttps://www.txdot.gov/business/grants-and-funding/seaport-connectivity-program.html 📝 SB 1 (89th Legislature, 2025) directs up to $40M FY26–27. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Port Construction & Development Priority Program LA DOTD, Office of Multimodal Commerce	Ports & Freight	Louisiana	Grant	~$39.4M/yr	Recurring – annual cycle	FY27 priority list approved Mar 2026; annual submission cycle	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsAny Louisiana public port authority Eligible ProjectsConstruction, rehab, and expansion of publicly owned port facilities incl. intermodal and maritime industrial-park infrastructure. River ports fully eligible. Match Requirement10% min sponsor participation Official Pagehttps://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-multimodal-commerce/ports-and-waterways/ports/port-priority-program/ 📝 Statutorily dedicated since 1989 (Act 452). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
MARAD Small Shipyard Grant Program USDOT Maritime Administration (MARAD)	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$35M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 closed May 11, 2026; FY26 awards ANNOUNCED Aug 13, 2026 ($35.1M to 45 shipyards in 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands); FY27 NOFO expected ~spring 2027	No
Eligible ApplicantsSmall shipyards with fewer than 1,200 production employees at a single geographic location that construct, repair, or reconfigure vessels ≥40 ft for commercial/government use or ≥100 ft for non-commercial use Eligible ProjectsCapital improvements to qualified shipyard facilities fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction/repair/reconfiguration; and maritime training programs for workers in shipbuilding and ship repair. Match Requirement25% non-federal (grants cover up to 75% of project cost) Official Pagehttps://www.maritime.dot.gov/grants-finances/small-shipyard-grants 📝 FY26 appropriation $35M, a 4x increase from FY25. AWARD ANNOUNCED Aug 13, 2026: Secretary Duffy/MARAD announced $35.1M to 45 shipyards in 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands (maritime.dot.gov, transportation.gov, corroborated by WorkBoat, Marine Log, Waterways Journal). FY26 cycle complete; FY27 NOFO expected ~spring 2027. Re-verified Aug 19, 2026: no change.
FMSIB Freight Investment Program Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board	Ports & Freight	Washington	Grant	~$30M/biennium (~$90M programmed 2027–2033)	Recurring – between cycles	2026 call closed Mar 6, 2026; next call ~2028	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsCities, counties, port districts, WSDOT, tribes Eligible ProjectsStrategic freight corridor projects; 2026 categories explicitly include Inland Ports and Inland Intermodal Facilities. Match RequirementNone required Official Pagehttps://fmsib.wa.gov/six-year-investment-program/current-funding-opportunities 📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant	$30M (FY26)	Open	Fall 2026 pre-application window OPEN; pre-applications due Aug 21, 2026; full applications (invite-only) due Oct 16, 2026; awards ~Dec 2026	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsMunicipalities, nonprofits, Tribes, health centers, and career/technical centers in NBRC counties of ME, NH, NY, and VT Eligible ProjectsWater/wastewater, transportation infrastructure, workforce facilities, outdoor recreation, and childcare/healthcare facilities. Match RequirementFederal share generally up to 50% (higher in distressed areas); up to $1M for infrastructure Official Pagehttps://www.nbrc.gov/content/catalyst 📝 ~$30M released for 2026 Catalyst; spring 2026 awards already made ($45.4M across all NBRC programs). Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: Aug 21, 2026 pre-app and Oct 16, 2026 full-app deadlines confirmed unchanged. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) USDA Rural Development (Rural Business-Cooperative Service)	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant	$27.7M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	State-specific deadlines; FY26 general window closed ~Jun 30, 2026; FY27 NOFO expected spring 2027	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsRural public bodies, nonprofits, federally recognized Tribes, and cooperatives that in turn assist rural businesses Eligible ProjectsEnterprise grants fund land acquisition, buildings, access streets/roads, parking, utilities, and equipment for rural business/industrial development. Rural areas ≤50,000 population. Match RequirementNone required (smaller requests scored higher) Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants 📝 ~$27.7M nationwide FY26 (NOFO RDBCP-RBDG-2026). Not port-specific. Re-verified Aug 6, 2026: FY27 NOFO not yet posted; no change. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: FY27 NOFO not yet posted; no change.
Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) NJDOT Division of Local Aid	Ports & Freight	New Jersey	Grant	$25M/yr (FY26: $26.3M awarded)	Opening soon	FY27 round expected to open ~Aug 2026	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsRailroads, public agencies, terminal operators Eligible ProjectsFreight rail capital with explicit emphasis on port commerce connectivity; 286k-lb track upgrades. Match Requirement≥10% sponsor (state up to 90%) Official Pagehttps://www.nj.gov/transportation/freight/multimodal/ 📝 ~$194M invested over past 8 years. FY26 RFAP grants ($26.3M to 11 projects) were announced Apr 15, 2026. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no FY27 RFAP solicitation posted yet; no change.
USDA Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) USDA Rural Development	Agriculture & Supply Chain	Federal	Grant	$25M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 window Feb 17–Apr 22, 2026 (closed); FY27 NOFO expected ~early 2027	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsIndependent agricultural producers, farmer/rancher cooperatives, ag producer groups, majority-controlled producer-based business ventures Eligible ProjectsPlanning grants (up to $50K) and working-capital grants (up to $200K) to develop value-added agricultural products — processing, branding, aggregation. 1:1 matching required. Match Requirement1:1 (100% of grant; cash or eligible in-kind) Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants 📝 FY26 offered ~$25M. Re-verified Aug 6, 2026: no FY27 NOFO/timeline; no change. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no FY27 NOFO/timeline; no change.
Type 3 Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation Competitive Grant Program (BIT3) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)	Roads & Bridges	Federal	Grant	$25M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 NOFO closed Jul 16, 2026; awards pending; opportunity archives Aug 15, 2026	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsCounties that own a Type 3 bridge crossing a water conveyance structure owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR); USBR facilities span 17 western states Eligible ProjectsReplacement or rehabilitation of county-owned bridges classified as Type 3 by USBR that cross a USBR-owned water conveyance structure, eligible under the Federal Lands Access Program (23 U.S.C. 204). Match RequirementNone — 100% federal share for eligible project scope Official Pagehttps://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362657 📝 Up to $25M; max award $25M, no minimum, no cost share. Re-verified Aug 15, 2026: no award announcement; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund FloridaCommerce (Governor selects)	Ports & Freight	Florida	Grant	Annual appropriation (~$22M+ awarded 2026 YTD incl. $9M Aug 12 Pensacola award)	Rolling – open now	Rolling proposals	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsLocal governments and public entities Eligible ProjectsPublic infrastructure (incl. port-serving roads/utilities) and workforce training. Match RequirementNone required Official Pagehttps://floridajobs.org/jobgrowth 📝 Governor DeSantis awarded $9M to Pensacola Aug 12, 2026 for Port of Pensacola shipbuilding infrastructure (Project Maeve, Navy submarine/warship-module buildout, ~2,000 jobs). Re-verified Aug 13, 2026.
Illinois Public Ports Assistance Program Illinois DOT	Ports & Freight	Illinois	Grant (operating & capital)	$20M (FY27)	Opening soon	FY27 began Jul 1, 2026 — IDOT program guidelines/NOFO pending	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsIllinois public port districts Eligible ProjectsOperating and capital awards to port districts, including leveraging state and federal grant opportunities. Match RequirementTBD (guidance pending) Official Pagehttps://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/10400HB0111enr.htm 📝 Enacted in FY27 budget (PA 104-0464, Art. 535 §15, signed Jun 16, 2026), doubled from Governor's $10M proposal. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no IDOT FY27 guidance/NOFO found; no change.
Strategic Multimodal Investments Fund (SMIF) MDOT	Ports & Freight	Mississippi	Grant	$18M (2025 approp.)	Recurring – annual cycle	Watch MDOT for next round	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsPublic ports (incl. river ports), rail, airports Eligible ProjectsFreight-capacity projects. Recent port awards: Gulfport $2.6M, Yellow Creek $2.5M, Greenville $2.2M. Match RequirementVaries Official Pagehttps://mdot.ms.gov/portal/strategic_multi-modal_investments_fund_program 📝 Session-by-session earmarks, not standing dedication. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Delta Regional Authority SEDAP Delta Regional Authority (DRA)	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant	$16M (FY26)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 SEDAP applications due July 31, 2026 (confirmed via dra.gov/programs/critical-infrastructure/sedap/)	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsState/local governments, nonprofits, and public bodies in DRA's 252-county/parish, 8-state service region Eligible ProjectsBasic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, and workforce/business development. Match RequirementFederal share generally up to 50% (higher in distressed counties); awards $50K–$500K Official Pagehttps://dra.gov/programs/critical-infrastructure/sedap/ 📝 $16M FY26 (up from $12M FY25). White House FY27 budget proposes eliminating DRA discretionary funding. Re-verified Aug 17, 2026: still under DRA review, no selections announced; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
SEEDS (Site Evaluation & Economic Development Strategy) State Industrial Development Authority / Dept. of Commerce	Ports & Freight	Alabama	Matching grant	$15.7M (Feb 2026 round)	Recurring – annual cycle	Watch SIDA for next round	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsLocal economic development entities Eligible ProjectsSite development; ports eligible (Port of Huntsville received $650K). Match RequirementRequired (matching) Official Pagehttps://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/02/governor-ivey-announces-15-7-million-in-seeds-grants-accelerating-alabamas-historic-economic-momentum/ 📝 Site-development program, not port-specific. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Intermodal Logistics Center (ILC) Infrastructure Support Program FDOT	Ports & Freight	Florida	Grant	$15M/yr through FY2030	Rolling – open now	Rolling applications, reviewed in order received	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsLocal governments and private entities Eligible ProjectsRail, road, and infrastructure serving inland intermodal logistics centers tied to seaport cargo. Match RequirementVaries; leverage expected Official Pagehttps://www.fdot.gov/seaport/ilc 📝 Recent example: $7.5M to EastPort Logistics Park (Jacksonville), May 2025. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
DRA Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) Delta Regional Authority (DRA)	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant	$15M (FY26)	Open	FY26 applications due Aug 24, 2026 (NOFA released May 26, 2026)	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsCounties/parishes, cities, municipalities, public/private nonprofits, special purpose districts, regional and economic development organizations, workforce boards, colleges, and federally recognized Tribes in DRA's 8-state service region (AL, AR, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO, TN) Eligible ProjectsBasic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, and flood-control projects in communities across the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Awards $250K–$1M; 24-month performance period. Match RequirementMatch encouraged for infrastructure projects in distressed counties; not required for transportation/basic public services to distressed/isolated populations Official Pagehttps://dra.gov/programs/critical-infrastructure/community-infrastructure-fund/ 📝 $15M available FY26. White House FY27 budget proposes eliminating DRA discretionary funding. Re-verified Aug 17, 2026: Aug 24, 2026 deadline unchanged, no amendment found. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Freight Rail Assistance Program (FRAP) + Freight Rail Investment Bank (FRIB) WSDOT	Ports & Freight	Washington	Grant (FRAP) + loan (FRIB)	~$7.04M grant + $5M loan (2027–29 biennium)	Open	2027–29 call for projects issued May 2026; applications due 5:00 p.m. Sep 7, 2026	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsPublic and private entities — ports, railroads, shippers, local governments Eligible ProjectsFreight rail capital incl. port/intermodal rail connections. Match RequirementVaries Official Pagehttps://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/grants/state-rail-grant-and-loan-programs 📝 Re-verified Aug 6, 2026: Sep 7, 2026 deadline confirmed unchanged. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: Sep 7, 2026 deadline confirmed unchanged.
Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP) KDOT Multimodal	Ports & Freight	Kansas	Grant + loan	$10M/yr statutory ($11.2M awarded Jan 2026)	Recurring – annual cycle	Fall call for applications	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsClass III railroads, Kansas port authorities, governments, shippers Eligible ProjectsRail acquisition, rehab, transload — Kansas inland (rail) ports qualify. Match Requirement~30% Official Pagehttps://www.ksdot.gov/programs/multimodal-programs/rail-service-improvement-program 📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Seaport Economic Council Grant Program Exec. Office of Economic Development / Seaport Economic Council	Ports & Freight	Massachusetts	Grant	~$10–12M/yr	Open	FY2027 Dredging Construction & Regional Equipment Grants round OPEN; applications due Sep 17, 2026 (via Community One Stop); other FY27 categories closed Jun 3, 2026	No
Eligible Applicants78 coastal municipalities and qualified public entities Eligible ProjectsWorking waterfronts, piers, dredging, coastal resiliency, maritime innovation. Coastal only. Match RequirementLocal match expected Official Pagehttps://www.mass.gov/info-details/seaport-economic-council-grant-program 📝 Administered via Community One Stop for Growth. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: official Mass.gov NOFA lists the Full Application deadline as Sep 17, 2026 (corrected from Sep 22, previously recorded); other categories closed Jun 3, 2026.
U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP) USDOT Maritime Administration (MARAD)	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	$10.77M (FY26)	Open	FY26 NOFO open; applications due Aug 31, 2026	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsPublic entities sponsoring projects on designated Marine Highway Routes Eligible ProjectsWaterborne freight services and port facilities supporting marine highway (container-on-barge) operations on designated routes. Match Requirement20% non-federal typical Official Pagehttps://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/e9fcef79-7815-4c75-b588-869d82196405 📝 FY26 NOFO (Opportunity 693JF725R000010) posted Jul 6, 2026; up to $10.77M, up to 25 awards, max $12M. Aug 31, 2026 deadline confirmed unchanged via simpler.grants.gov, no amendment found. Re-verified Aug 18, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change.
Multimodal Transportation Improvement Program MDOT	Ports & Freight	Mississippi	Grant	≥$10M/yr across modes	Recurring – annual cycle	Annual cycle via MDOT Grants Management System	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsPublic ports (river ports incl. Greenville, Rosedale, Yellow Creek qualify), rail, airports, transit Eligible ProjectsPort, rail, airport, and transit capital improvements. Match RequirementVaries Official Pagehttps://mdot.ms.gov/portal/multi-modal_transportation_improvement 📝 2026 Legislature added $10M. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Maritime Assistance Program (MAP) Ohio DOT, Office of Statewide Planning	Ports & Freight	Ohio	Grant	~$9–12M per biennium	Recurring – biennial cycle	Latest awards Jan 2026; tied to transportation budget	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsOhio public port authorities Eligible ProjectsMaritime cargo infrastructure — docks, cargo handling. Lake Erie AND Ohio River ports qualify. Match Requirement50% local Official Pagehttps://www.transportation.ohio.gov/programs/ohio-maritime-plan 📝 E.g., Port of Cleveland $4.2M (Jan 2026). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Kentucky Public Riverport Construction & Maintenance (KPRCM) KYTC	Ports & Freight	Kentucky	Grant	$7.5M/yr	Recurring – annual cycle	FY26 guidance published; $5.18M approved Dec 2025	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsKentucky public riverports Eligible ProjectsNew construction and major replacement/repair of public riverport facilities. Match RequirementVaries Official Pagehttps://transportation.ky.gov/MultimodalFreight/Documents/FY26%20Kentucky%20Public%20Riverport%20Construction%20Maintenance%20(KPRCM)%20Guidance%20Document.pdf 📝 Budget Reserve Trust Fund transfers (HB 1) at $7.5M/yr. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Harbor Assistance Program (HAP) Wisconsin DOT	Ports & Freight	Wisconsin	Grant	~$7.5M (Jan 2026 awards)	Recurring – between cycles	FY26 application deadline closed Aug 1, 2026; awards typically follow within ~180 days per WisDOT program rules	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsCounties, municipalities, harbor commissions Eligible ProjectsDock walls, dredging, harbor facilities for waterborne commerce — Great Lakes AND Mississippi River harbors. Match Requirement~20% local (state up to 80%) Official Pagehttps://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/astnce-pgms/aid/harbor.aspx 📝 Statutory Aug 1, 2026 deadline passed, no extension. BETWEEN CYCLES pending WisDOT award decision (up to 180 days). Most recent awards ~$7.5M (Jan 2026). Re-verified Aug 17, 2026: no change.
Inland Port Infrastructure Program ADECA (Energy Division)	Ports & Freight	Alabama	Grant	$5M program	Opening soon	Next NOFO announced for Summer 2026	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsInland port authorities / industrial development authorities Eligible ProjectsInland port capital improvements (past applicants: Decatur-Morgan, Birmingham-Jefferson, Florence-Lauderdale, Jackson). Match RequirementVaries Official Pagehttps://adeca.alabama.gov/inlandports/ 📝 Statutory annual $5M General Fund appropriation, FY2026-28. Re-verified Aug 18, 2026: ADECA page still shows Summer 2026, NOFO not yet posted; summer is nearly over — flagging as increasingly overdue.
Port, Intermodal & Waterway Development Grant Program Arkansas Waterways Commission	Ports & Freight	Arkansas	Grant	~$3.25M–$4.6M/yr	Recurring – between cycles	CY2026 window not yet posted; window historically opens Jul 1 with a mid-Aug deadline	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsPublic ports and intermodal authorities (all inland/river ports) Eligible ProjectsPort and waterway development incl. dredging. Match Requirement10% (development); 50% (dredging) Official Pagehttps://waterways.arkansas.gov/grant-program/ 📝 Self-replenishing, funded by ad valorem taxes on barge traffic (dedicated revenue) — remains Recurring not Pending. CY2025 available funding was $3,254,967.38. Re-verified Aug 18, 2026: news sweep found no CY2026 solicitation announcement (waterways.arkansas.gov WebFetch-blocked); now more than 7 weeks overdue against the historical Jul 1 opening pattern; no change.
Port Development Assistance Program (PDAP) MnDOT Freight Office	Ports & Freight	Minnesota	Grant	$4M (2026 GO bonds, HF 719)	Recurring – between cycles	HF 719 signed May 20, 2026; MnDOT solicitation TBD	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsMinnesota public port authorities (Duluth, St. Paul, Red Wing, Winona) Eligible ProjectsDredging, dock walls, facility rehab, road/rail port access. Great Lakes and Mississippi River both qualify. Match Requirement20% min local Official Pagehttps://www.dot.state.mn.us/ofrw/waterways/pdap.html 📝 HF 719 includes $4M GO bonds; raises max grant cap $1M to $2M. Status corrected from Pending appropriation: money now appropriated; MnDOT solicitation TBD. Re-verified Aug 13, 2026: no MnDOT solicitation posted; no change.
Railroad Revolving Loan & Grant Program (RRLG) Iowa DOT	Ports & Freight	Iowa	Grant + revolving loan	~$3.3M current cycle	Recurring – annual cycle	Annual cycle	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsBusinesses and railroads Eligible ProjectsRail facilities; river-terminal transload projects can qualify via rail spur components. Match RequirementVaries Official Pagehttps://iowadot.gov/modes-travel/rail 📝 No dedicated barge/port program. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Port Authority Capital Improvement Program MoDOT Multimodal Operations (Waterways)	Ports & Freight	Missouri	Grant	$3.25M/yr	Recurring – annual cycle	Annual appropriation	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsMissouri's 15 public port authorities (Mississippi/Missouri rivers) Eligible ProjectsPort capital improvements — docks, terminals, cargo equipment. Match Requirement20% min local Official Pagehttps://oa.mo.gov/sites/default/files/modot_port_authorities_capital_improvements.pdf 📝 SFY2026 $14.6M General Revenue. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Multimodal Transportation Fund (PennDOT + CFA) PennDOT and DCED/Commonwealth Financing Authority	Ports & Freight	Pennsylvania	Grant	Annual recurring; CFA max $3M/award	Opening soon	CFA round closed Jul 31, 2026; PennDOT MTF next application window opens Sep 14, 2026 (8:00 a.m.), applications due Oct 30, 2026 (4:00 p.m.); awards expected 2027; next CFA round TBD	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsMunicipalities, COGs, businesses, EDOs, transit agencies, ports (explicitly eligible) Eligible ProjectsMultimodal capital incl. port and rail freight; Port of Pittsburgh region projects qualify. Match Requirement~30% non-municipal; municipal match waived through Dec 31, 2026 (CFA) Official Pagehttps://dced.pa.gov/programs/multimodal-transportation-fund/ 📝 CFA round closed Jul 31, 2026; PennDOT MTF next round opens Sep 14, 2026, applications due Oct 30, 2026, awards expected in 2027 (per PennDOT/PSATS announcement). Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: PennDOT reopening date confirmed as Sep 14, 2026 — corrected from previously recorded "early 2027."
Business Oregon Ports Programs (PPMF / MNIF / Port Revolving Fund) Business Oregon (Infrastructure Finance Authority)	Ports & Freight	Oregon	Grant + loan	PPMF ≤$50K grants; MNIF 50–75% grants; loans ≤$3M	Rolling – open now	Ongoing/rolling, no fixed cycle	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsOregon's legally formed port districts (coastal and river) Eligible ProjectsPort planning/marketing (PPMF); navigation/dredging match (MNIF); facility construction loans (Port Revolving Fund). Match Requirement25–50% depending on tool Official Pagehttps://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/prlf/pages/default.aspx 📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP) Connecticut Port Authority	Ports & Freight	Connecticut	Matching grant	$22M+ awarded since 2017	Opening soon	Round 6 portal opens Sep 1–30, 2026	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsCT municipalities and entities in/adjacent to state waters (CT River towns qualify) Eligible ProjectsMarina repair, dredging, boat ramps, breakwaters, harbor plans, feasibility studies. Match RequirementRequired Official Pagehttps://ctportauthority.com/shipp/ 📝 Round 5 selections approved Mar 2026. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: Round 6 portal on track for Sep 1-30, 2026.
Port of Virginia Economic & Infrastructure Development (EID) Grant Virginia Port Authority / VEDP	Ports & Freight	Virginia	Incentive grant	$2M/yr cap	Recurring – annual cycle	Pre-applications Sep 1–Oct 31; applications by Mar 31	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsCompanies creating ≥25 jobs and moving cargo through the Port of Virginia Eligible ProjectsJob-creation incentive for port users (not facility construction). Match RequirementN/A Official Pagehttps://www.vedp.org/incentive/eid-grant 📝 Business incentive rather than infrastructure grant. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Kentucky Riverport Improvement (KRI) Program KYTC Office of Multimodal Freight	Ports & Freight	Kentucky	Grant	$500K/yr	Recurring – annual cycle	Awards announced Jan 2026; annual cycle	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsKentucky public riverports Eligible ProjectsRiverport facility improvements — the entire program is inland river ports. Match RequirementVaries Official Pagehttps://transportation.ky.gov/MultimodalFreight/Pages/Ky-Riverport-Grant-Program.aspx 📝 Projects vetted by the Water Transportation Advisory Board. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program (PICGIP) PennDOT (Multimodal Transportation Fund)	Ports & Freight	Pennsylvania	Incentive (per-container)	$25/lift; caps $250K–$500K/carrier/yr	Open	Window open Jul 1–Oct 31, 2026 (also Jan 1–Apr 30); program extended through Jul 2027	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsOcean carriers adding service/volume at PA ports (PhilaPort, Erie, Pittsburgh) Eligible ProjectsContainerized cargo volume growth (operating incentive, not capital). Match RequirementN/A Official Pagehttps://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2025/shapiro-administration-extends-program-to-attract-new-cargo-to-p.html 📝 Summer window Jul 1-Oct 31. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Small Harbor Improvement Program (SHIP) MaineDOT	Ports & Freight	Maine	Matching grant	≤$250K/project	Rolling – open now	Rolling — contact MaineDOT Ports & Marine	No
Eligible ApplicantsTidewater/coastal municipalities Eligible ProjectsPublic wharves, piers, landings supporting commercial fishing/economic activity. Match Requirement50% local Official Pagehttps://www.maine.gov/dot/about/funding/grants/small-harbor-improvement-program 📝 Tidewater only. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Business & Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program USDA Rural Development (OneRD Guarantee)	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Loan guarantee	Loan guarantee (no fixed annual pot)	Rolling – open now	Applications accepted year-round through USDA-approved lenders	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsFor-profit and nonprofit businesses, cooperatives, Tribes, and public bodies in rural areas (≤50,000 pop.), via USDA-approved lenders Eligible ProjectsLoan guarantees for purchase/development of land, buildings, and associated infrastructure for commercial/industrial use, plus machinery and equipment. Terms up to 40 years. Match RequirementN/A (guarantee; borrower equity typically required) Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/business-and-industry-guaranteed-loan 📝 FY26 guarantee: 85% for loans under $5M, 80% at/above $5M. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: rolling, open year-round, no change.
Freight Enhancement Program MoDOT	Ports & Freight	Missouri	Grant	Varies (state + federal)	Recurring – annual cycle	FY27 round closed May 27, 2026; next cycle ~spring 2027	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsPublic, private, and not-for-profit entities — explicitly open to inland ports and terminals Eligible ProjectsCapital purchases/projects enhancing freight handling (port, rail, air, waterway). Match Requirement20% min Official Pagehttps://www.modot.org/freight-enhancement-program 📝 SFY2026 $3.25M. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program Alaska DOT&PF	Ports & Freight	Alaska	Matching grant	Subject to annual appropriation	Opening soon	FY28 call expected ~summer 2026 (FY27 closed Aug 2025)	No
Eligible ApplicantsMunicipalities and regional housing authorities owning harbor facilities Eligible ProjectsConstruction phase of small boat harbor facilities. Match Requirement50% Official Pagehttps://dot.alaska.gov/stwdplng/ports/ 📝 Tier I/II structure. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: FY28 call not yet opened despite ~summer 2026 target; FY27 appropriation status conflicting in search snippets, unconfirmed — flag for direct verification with dot.harborgrants@alaska.gov.
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) U.S. EPA (via state SRF programs)	Water & Wastewater	Federal	Loan (SRF)	~$7.2B combined CWSRF+DWSRF (FY26)	Recurring – formula	Rolling — apply through your state SRF program	No
Eligible ApplicantsMunicipalities, utilities, and communities (via state SRFs) Eligible ProjectsWastewater treatment, stormwater, nonpoint-source, and PFAS/emerging-contaminant projects. Match RequirementState provides 20% match on the federal cap grant; loan terms set by each state Official Pagehttps://www.epa.gov/cwsrf 📝 Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: Senate EPW-approved WRDA 2026 would reauthorize CWSRF at $3.5B/yr FY27-30 but not enacted; watching.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) U.S. EPA (via state SRF programs)	Water & Wastewater	Federal	Loan (SRF)	~$7.2B combined CWSRF+DWSRF (FY26)	Recurring – formula	Rolling — apply through your state SRF program	No
Eligible ApplicantsPublic/community water systems and municipalities (via state SRFs) Eligible ProjectsDrinking-water infrastructure, treatment, lead service-line replacement, and PFAS remediation. Match RequirementState provides 20% match on the federal cap grant; loan terms set by each state Official Pagehttps://www.epa.gov/dwsrf 📝 Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: Senate EPW-approved WRDA 2026 would raise DWSRF authorization $3.75B(FY27) to $4.5B(FY30) but not enacted; watching.
USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant USDA Rural Development	Water & Wastewater	Federal	Grant + loan	Recurring annual appropriation (FY26)	Rolling – open now	Rolling — apply year-round via RD Apply	No
Eligible ApplicantsRural public bodies, nonprofits, and Tribes serving areas up to 10,000 population Eligible ProjectsDrinking water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, and stormwater drainage in rural areas. Match RequirementNo fixed match; grants sized to keep user rates reasonable, blended with loans Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program 📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
DOE Grid Resilience State & Tribal Formula Grants U.S. DOE Grid Deployment Office	Energy & Grid	Federal	Grant	~$2.3B over 5 yrs (IIJA); annual formula through FY26	Recurring – formula	Annual allocation/application period via DOE-GDO (states then run subprograms)	No
Eligible ApplicantsStates, territories, and federally recognized Tribes (which then subgrant) Eligible ProjectsGrid hardening and resilience against wildfires and extreme weather — undergrounding, monitoring, and reconductoring. Match Requirement15% match (states); small-utility subgrant caps apply Official Pagehttps://www.energy.gov/gdo/grid-resilience-statetribal-formula-grants-program 📝 Separate GRIP discretionary/SPARK round closed May 20, 2026, between cycles. Re-verified Aug 10, 2026: no change.
USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) – Guaranteed Loans USDA Rural Development	Energy & Grid	Federal	Loan	Recurring (IRA + Farm Bill authority through 2031)	Rolling – open now	Rolling — guaranteed-loan program open year-round	No
Eligible ApplicantsAgricultural producers and rural small businesses Eligible ProjectsRenewable-energy systems and energy-efficiency improvements. Match RequirementLoan guarantee up to 80%; borrower provides the balance Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans 📝 REAP grant portion paused since Mar 31, 2026; guaranteed-loan program remains open. Re-verified Aug 10, 2026: no change.
USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant USDA Rural Development	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant + loan	$1.62B RD level (FY26; no fixed program pot)	Rolling – open now	Rolling — applications accepted continuously via USDA RD state offices	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsPublic bodies, community nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural areas/towns up to 20,000 population Eligible ProjectsEssential community facilities: public buildings, public safety, health, and related public infrastructure/equipment. Match RequirementGrants cover 15–75% of project cost by need; loans up to 100% Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program 📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
USDA Economic Impact Initiative Grants USDA Rural Development	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Grant	Funded within USDA RD Community Facilities (FY26)	Rolling – open now	Rolling — applications accepted continuously via USDA RD state offices	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsPublic bodies, nonprofits, and Tribes in distressed rural areas up to 20,000 population (high unemployment, below-median income) Eligible ProjectsEssential community facilities in economically distressed rural communities: public facilities, public safety, health, and local food systems. Match RequirementGraduated grant scale by population, income, and need; may combine with CF loans Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/economic-impact-initiative-grants 📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
USDA Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program (FSCGLP) USDA Rural Development	Agriculture & Supply Chain	Federal	Loan Guarantee	Up to $40M per loan (ARPA-funded, ~$1B guarantee capacity)	ARPA-funded — availability subject to remaining funds; confirm with USDA RD	Rolling while funds remain (American Rescue Plan Act appropriation)	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsLenders financing for-profit and non-profit entities, cooperatives, tribal communities in the middle of the food supply chain Eligible ProjectsLoan guarantees for the start-up or expansion of food aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transportation, wholesaling, and distribution. Guarantees up to $40M. Match RequirementLender-driven; no statutory applicant match Official Pagehttps://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/food-supply-chain-guaranteed-loan-program 📝 ARPA one-time appropriation ($100M deployed for ~$1B guarantees). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change; availability unconfirmed this run.
RRIF – Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing USDOT Build America Bureau	Ports & Freight	Federal	Financing	Direct federal loans / loan guarantees (rolling)	Open continuously (rolling applications)	No deadline — Letter of Interest accepted year-round	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsRailroads, state/local governments, government-sponsored authorities, joint ventures, shippers building rail facilities Eligible ProjectsLow-interest federal credit to acquire, improve, or rehabilitate intermodal/rail equipment and facilities, incl. rail access to ports and industrial sites. Up to 100% of costs; up to 35-year terms. Match RequirementFinancing (not a grant); credit covers eligible project costs Official Pagehttps://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/financing/rrif 📝 Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: proposed TOD loan-sizing guidance (comment period closed May 18, 2026) not yet finalized.
TIFIA – Transportation Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act USDOT Build America Bureau	Ports & Freight	Federal	Financing	Secured loans / lines of credit / guarantees (rolling)	Open continuously (rolling applications)	No deadline — Letter of Interest accepted year-round	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsState/local governments, transit agencies, port authorities, special-purpose districts, private firms, P3 concessionaires Eligible ProjectsFederal credit assistance (typically up to 33–49% of eligible costs) for surface-transportation projects incl. port/intermodal and freight corridors. Match RequirementFinancing; requires an investment-grade project and dedicated repayment source Official Pagehttps://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/financing/tifia 📝 Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: no change.
Private Activity Bonds (PABs) – Surface Transportation USDOT Build America Bureau	Ports & Freight	Federal	Financing	$30B national authority (cap reached)	Accepting applications, but $30B cap has been hit — new allocations pending Congressional replenishment	Rolling; allocations constrained until Congress raises the cap	Limited
Eligible ApplicantsState DOTs (on behalf of private developers in a P3), private project sponsors Eligible ProjectsAuthority to issue tax-exempt private activity bonds for qualified surface-transportation P3 projects, lowering the cost of private capital. Match RequirementFinancing tool (bond authority), not a grant Official Pagehttps://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/financing/private-activity-bonds 📝 $30B cap reached, USDOT seeking Congressional increase. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change; BUILD America 250 Act not confirmed to include a cap increase.
Export-Import Bank (EXIM) financing Export-Import Bank of the United States	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Financing	$135B exposure cap	Active — charter authority runs through Dec 31, 2026 (reauthorization under debate)	Rolling (product-dependent)	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsU.S. exporters and their lenders and foreign buyers of U.S. goods/services Eligible ProjectsExport credit insurance, working-capital loan guarantees, and direct loans/guarantees supporting U.S. exports. Match RequirementFinancing/insurance; fees apply Official Pagehttps://www.exim.gov 📝 CTEP sunsets Dec 31, 2026 same as charter. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change.
SBA 504 / 7(a) Loan Programs U.S. Small Business Administration	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Loan	Up to $10M combined (7a + 504)	Open continuously	Rolling (lender-driven)	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsEligible small businesses (SBA size standards) working through SBA lenders / Certified Development Companies Eligible Projects504: long-term fixed-asset financing (real estate, heavy equipment) via CDCs. 7(a): general-purpose guaranteed loans. Effective Jul 4, 2026 combined cap doubled to $10M. Match RequirementBorrower equity varies (typically ~10% for 504) Official Pagehttps://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans 📝 FY26 fee waivers apply to manufacturing loans up to $950K (sunset Sep 30, 2026). Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: no change.
Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (MPDG – Rural set-aside) USDOT (Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant)	Ports & Freight	Federal	Grant	Rural set-aside within the MPDG combined NOFO	Recurring – part of the annual MPDG combined solicitation	Follows the MPDG/INFRA cycle (see INFRA entry); FY27 NOFO TBD	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsStates, regional transportation planning organizations, local governments, Tribes, and multi-jurisdictional groups for rural projects Eligible ProjectsThe rural door within USDOT's Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) family — highway, bridge, freight, and rural port/intermodal projects in rural areas. Match RequirementTypically 20% non-federal (reduced/waived for rural) Official Pagehttps://www.transportation.gov/grants/mpdg-program 📝 Same application window as INFRA/MPDG. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Senate-passed Aug 7-8, 2026, House pending) would extend HTF contract authority through Sep 30, 2027; not yet enacted.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Explainer U.S. DOL / IRS	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Tax Credit	Up to $2,400–$9,600 per qualified hire	Authorization LAPSED Jan 1, 2026 — in hiatus pending Congressional reauthorization	No live cycle; screen and file Form 8850 within 28 days of hire to preserve eligibility if reauthorized	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsEmployers hiring from targeted groups (veterans, SNAP/TANF recipients, ex-felons, designated-community residents, etc.) Eligible ProjectsFederal income-tax credit against wages of qualified new hires — routinely modeled in operating pro formas for ag-processing and port facilities. Match RequirementN/A (tax credit) Official Pagehttps://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wotc 📝 Authorization expired Dec 31, 2025. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 funded state admin ($17.5M) but not the credit. Re-verified Aug 15, 2026: still no reauthorization; hiatus continues; no change.
New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) — explainer Explainer U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Financing	$5B annual allocation (now permanent)	Permanent program (made permanent by OBBBA, Jul 2025)	CDEs apply to the CDFI Fund in annual allocation rounds; investors access credits through allocatees	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsCommunity Development Entities (CDEs) receive allocations; businesses/projects in low-income communities access the capital Eligible ProjectsA 39% federal tax credit (claimed over 7 years) on investments routed through CDEs into projects in low-income census tracts. Match RequirementFinancing structure (leveraged model) Official Pagehttps://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/programs/new-markets-tax-credit 📝 OBBBA made NMTC permanent at $5B/yr, 5-year carryforward. Re-verified Aug 10, 2026: CY2026 allocation round not yet announced; no change.
Industrial Revenue / Development Bonds (IRB/IDB) — explainer Explainer State & local bond issuers	Community & Economic Development	Multi-state	Financing	Varies by issuance (conduit bonds)	Ongoing — issued deal-by-deal by local/state authorities	No cycle; timed to each financing	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsManufacturers and eligible facilities, via a local/state industrial-development authority as conduit issuer Eligible ProjectsTax-exempt conduit bonds issued by a public authority on behalf of a private project, lowering borrowing costs for manufacturing and processing facilities. Match RequirementFinancing structure (not a grant) Official Pagehttps://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/pages/industrial-development-bonds.html 📝 Explainer entry. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no material national policy change.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) — explainer Explainer Municipal / county TIF authorities	Community & Economic Development	Multi-state	Financing	Varies by district (captured incremental taxes)	Ongoing — established deal-by-deal by local governments	No cycle; negotiated per project/district	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsDevelopers and end-users working with a municipality/county to establish a TIF district Eligible ProjectsCaptures the incremental property (and sometimes sales) tax generated by new development to fund eligible project or public-infrastructure costs, often via bonds repaid from the increment. Match RequirementFinancing structure (not a grant) Official Pagehttps://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/pages/tif-resource-center.html 📝 Explainer entry. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no material national policy change.
Opportunity Zones (OZ 2.0) — explainer Explainer U.S. Treasury / IRS	Community & Economic Development	Federal	Financing	Capital-gains deferral & basis step-up (no appropriation)	Permanent (OBBBA, Jul 2025); new designation cycle underway, effective Jan 1, 2027	Investments made through Qualified Opportunity Funds; rolling	Yes
Eligible ApplicantsInvestors with eligible capital gains, via Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs / rural QROFs) Eligible ProjectsA capital-gains overlay: deferral and step-up on gains reinvested in businesses/property within designated zones. OZ 2.0 adds a permanent regime, a 25% rural set-aside, and an enhanced 30% basis step-up for Qualified Rural Opportunity Funds. Match RequirementInvestment incentive (no match) Official Pagehttps://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/businesses/opportunity-zones 📝 OBBBA made OZ permanent, rural focus; new designations effective Jan 1, 2027. Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: governors began nominating new census-tract map Jul 1, 2026; no change.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Infrastructure & Supply-Chain Funding Opportunities directory?: A searchable directory of actively funded federal and state capital, production, and supply-chain programs across ports & freight, roads & bridges, water & wastewater, broadband, energy & grid, economic development, and agriculture — each listed with deadlines, eligibility, and match requirements.
How often is the funding directory updated?: The directory is refreshed daily; each program's status, deadlines, and details are re-verified against primary sources such as grants.gov and agency notices on a rolling schedule.
Which sectors does the directory cover?: Ports & freight, roads & bridges, water & wastewater, broadband, energy & grid, community & economic development, and agriculture & supply chain.
What information does each program listing include?: Program name and administering agency, funding type, eligibility, application deadlines, cost-share or match requirements, and a link to the official notice.