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).
📝 NTIA approved Illinois's BEAD Final Proposal on Aug 25, 2026 — the last of 56 states/territories, so all 56 Final Proposals are now NTIA-approved (54 also NIST-approved, releasing funds); construction expected to begin summer 2026 across most states — mature implementation stage nationwide. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no further change. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: NTIA issued a BEAD Supplemental Deployment Policy Notice (Sep 3, 2026) opening a new funding round using approximately $21B in program savings to serve newly identified unserved locations (from provider defaults, misreporting, or FCC broadband map changes since states’ Final Proposals were approved); Eligible Entities must publish revised location lists within 7 days of completing review, with a 30-day challenge window; NTIA says this could add 9+ months to the BEAD deployment timeline in affected states. All 56 Final Proposals remain NTIA-approved (54 also NIST-approved). Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: no change to the Sep 3, 2026 Supplemental Deployment Policy Notice; separately, Texas's Broadband Development Office paused its BEAD grant process in September 2026 pending a state legislative/comptroller review (attributed to trade-press reporting, awaiting official TX BDO posting) — a state-level implementation development, not a change to NTIA's national program status. Re-verified Sep 13, 2026: no change to NTIA's national BEAD program status; Texas freeze update — newly seated Texas Comptroller Dan Huffines (who oversees the state broadband office) ordered a review/audit of BEAD subgrantee awards amid concerns about satellite-provider allocations, and resolution may not come until the Texas Legislature reconvenes in January 2027 (trade-press sourced, awaiting official TX BDO posting). |
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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: House returned from recess Aug 31, 2026 and scheduled a floor vote (under suspension of the rules) on the Senate-passed CR (H.R. 6500 / Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act, funds govt through Dec 11, 2026) for the week of Sep 1, 2026; no confirmed House passage or enactment found as of this run — still watching. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) signed into law Sep 2, 2026 — funds govt through Dec 11, 2026; Division C (Surface Transportation Extension Act) extends IIJA surface-transportation authorities/eligibility with prorated HTF/Mass Transit Account contract authority through the same period. Enacted — no longer pending House action. |
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.
📝 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. 6 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Sep 1, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) signed into law Sep 2, 2026 — funds govt through Dec 11, 2026; Division C (Surface Transportation Extension Act) extends IIJA surface-transportation authorities/eligibility with prorated HTF/Mass Transit Account contract authority through the same period. Enacted — no longer pending House action. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change; FY26 notification target Sep 30, 2026 not yet due. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. |
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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: no change found via news sweep. |
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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: House returned from recess Aug 31, 2026 and scheduled a floor vote (under suspension of the rules) on the Senate-passed CR (H.R. 6500 / Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act, funds govt through Dec 11, 2026) for the week of Sep 1, 2026; no confirmed House passage or enactment found as of this run — still watching. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) signed into law Sep 2, 2026 — funds govt through Dec 11, 2026; Division C (Surface Transportation Extension Act) extends IIJA surface-transportation authorities/eligibility with prorated HTF/Mass Transit Account contract authority through the same period. Enacted — no longer pending House action. |
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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: House returned from recess Aug 31, 2026 and scheduled a floor vote (under suspension of the rules) on the Senate-passed CR (H.R. 6500 / Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act, funds govt through Dec 11, 2026) for the week of Sep 1, 2026; no confirmed House passage or enactment found as of this run — still watching. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) signed into law Sep 2, 2026 — funds govt through Dec 11, 2026; Division C (Surface Transportation Extension Act) extends IIJA surface-transportation authorities/eligibility with prorated HTF/Mass Transit Account contract authority through the same period. Enacted — no longer pending House action. |
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.
📝 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. 4 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Aug 24, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: no CRISI award announcement found via news/GovDelivery sweep; FRA's ~Aug 2026 estimate has now fully elapsed with nothing posted — increasingly overdue. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: no CRISI award announcement found via news/GovDelivery sweep; FRA's ~Aug 2026 estimate remains elapsed with nothing posted. |
SPARK — Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring (DOE GRIP Round 3) U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Electricity / Grid Deployment Office) |
Energy & Grid |
Federal |
Grant |
$1.9B (IIJA, GRIP Round 3) |
Recurring – between cycles |
Concept papers closed Apr 2, 2026; full applications closed May 20, 2026; DOE selections anticipated August 2026; no active open window |
Yes |
Eligible ApplicantsGrid operators, generators, fuel suppliers, transmission/storage owners & utilities (up to $427M grid resilience); state/local govt, nonprofits, higher-ed, Tribes (up to $614M smart grid); states, Tribes, local govts, public utility commissions (up to $862M grid innovation)
Eligible ProjectsTransmission reconductoring and advanced grid technology upgrades — third round of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
📝 New program added Aug 25, 2026 following a news sweep. NOFO issued Mar 12, 2026 as GRIP Round 3 ($1.9B total, IIJA-funded). Applications closed May 20, 2026; DOE anticipates selections in August 2026 — no award announcement found yet as of this run. Funded from a fixed IIJA appropriation (not a recurring/dedicated revenue stream); treat as retiring once this round's funds are obligated unless a further GRIP round is authorized. 3 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 30, 2026 through Sep 1, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 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.
📝 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. 4 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 6, 2026 through Aug 22, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Aug 23, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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 selections remain unannounced. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no award announcement; no change. Re-verified Aug 21, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change; note an MTA/LIRR $7.46M grade-crossing planning grant reported Jul 14, 2026 is from a prior RCE round, not the current FY25-26 cycle — FY25-26 selections remain unannounced. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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.
📝 IIJA/BIL $5B over FY22-26; FY26 final round $993.5M closed May 26, 2026. Program ends after FY26 without reauthorization. 3 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 14, 2026 through Aug 22, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change (no award announcement found via news sweep). Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 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.
📝 ~$876M IIJA/BIL, ~$300M FY26 tranche; closed Feb 24, 2026. FHWA continues indicating FY26 selections anticipated fall 2026. 3 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Aug 22, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: reporting now indicates FY26 selections anticipated the week of Dec 7, 2026 (refined from general 'fall 2026' estimate); no award announcement yet. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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).
📝 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 22, 2026; House remains in recess until Aug 31, 2026, when reconciliation is expected to resume. 4 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 18, 2026 through Aug 30, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: House returned from recess Aug 31, 2026 and scheduled a floor vote (under suspension of the rules) on the Senate-passed CR (H.R. 6500 / Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act, funds govt through Dec 11, 2026) for the week of Sep 1, 2026; no confirmed House passage or enactment found as of this run — still watching. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) signed into law Sep 2, 2026 — funds govt through Dec 11, 2026; Division C (Surface Transportation Extension Act) extends IIJA surface-transportation authorities/eligibility with prorated HTF/Mass Transit Account contract authority through the same period. Enacted — no longer pending House action. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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.
📝 CCC authority; $500M announced Jul 1, 2026. Max award $150M confirmed (some press incorrectly cited $100M/Aug 15). 3 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 18, 2026 through Aug 22, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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; deadline EXTENDED from Sep 11, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 (per FSIS Constituent Update, Sep 4, 2026); completed applications due to USDA by Sep 30, 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.
📝 CCC/temporary-support authority; up to $500M announced Jun 30, 2026. No general application portal — FSIS-record-based outreach only. 5 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 18, 2026 through Aug 25, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Deadline extended from Sep 11, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026, per FSIS Constituent Update dated Sep 4, 2026 (confirmed Sep 11, 2026). Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: FSA confirms Sep 30, 2026 deadline stands; 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).
📝 FY26 = final year of $2.25B IIJA funding plus $38.628M FY26 appropriation ($488.628M total). No FY27 NOFO posted yet as of Aug 22, 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. 4 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 18, 2026 through Sep 1, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) signed into law Sep 2, 2026 — funds govt through Dec 11, 2026; Division C (Surface Transportation Extension Act) extends IIJA surface-transportation authorities/eligibility with prorated HTF/Mass Transit Account contract authority through the same period. Enacted — no longer pending House action. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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.
📝 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. Re-verified Sep 4, 2026: no new NOFO; news sweep confirms House FY27 bill's $40M ReConnect line still stands (restoring funding after USDA's FY27 budget request proposed zero), Senate FY27 bill and final appropriation still pending; no change to program status. |
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.
📝 FY26 EDA appropriation $466M total ($400M EDAP) enacted Jan 23, 2026 via P.L. 119-74. Re-verified Aug 9, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 23, 2026: no change to FY26 appropriation or NOFO; program remains rolling/open (e.g., Goodland, KS resolution Aug 17, 2026 to apply for $4.12M PWEAA grant confirms continued activity). AWARD ANNOUNCED Aug 25, 2026: EDA awarded $9.5M across four states under PWEAA, including $5.2M to Lake Sumter State College (Eustis, FL) for a CDL training facility — confirms continued active obligation of the FY26 appropriation. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no further change. Re-verified Sep 7, 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).
📝 One-time ARPA/CCC allocation (~$400M) to states. Re-verified Aug 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 20, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 4, 2026: no national program change; USDA AMS cooperative agreements with states continue on a state-by-state basis (e.g. California's 2026 solicitation is an extension covering Simplified Equipment-Only Grants only); no change to program status. |
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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 12, 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.
📝 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. Re-verified Sep 4, 2026: Cycle 5 guidelines still in development per catc.ca.gov/build.ca.gov; adoption of guidelines now reported targeted for Summer 2026 (consistent with prior tracking), call for projects to follow; ZEV infrastructure call-for-concepts remains the only active Cycle 5 activity; no change. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: 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.
📝 Up to $165M CLOSED Jul 16, 2026. 5 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 15, 2026 through Sep 3, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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.
📝 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. 4 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Aug 30, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: House returned from recess Aug 31, 2026 and scheduled a floor vote (under suspension of the rules) on the Senate-passed CR (H.R. 6500 / Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act, funds govt through Dec 11, 2026) for the week of Sep 1, 2026; no confirmed House passage or enactment found as of this run — still watching. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) signed into law Sep 2, 2026 — funds govt through Dec 11, 2026; Division C (Surface Transportation Extension Act) extends IIJA surface-transportation authorities/eligibility with prorated HTF/Mass Transit Account contract authority through the same period. Enacted — no longer pending House action. |
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.
📝 $25M/yr statutory minimum plus bonded program support. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 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. 5 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 17, 2026 through Aug 30, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: no change; awards target remains week of Sep 14, 2026. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change; awards target remains week of Sep 14, 2026. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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.
📝 FY26 NOFO (DHS-26-GPD-056-00-99) posted Jun 24, 2026, window closed Jul 24, 2026. Individual awards expected $18K-$3.5M. 9 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Sep 3, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change; FEMA's Aug 23, 2026 selection-announcement target has passed with no public confirmation found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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).
📝 Gov. Hochul announced $101M to 25 rail/port projects Jan 9, 2026. Re-verified Aug 25, 2026: no new 2026 solicitation found on NYSDOT rail grants page (dot.ny.gov/railgrants); no change. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: 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.
📝 Legislature redirected $42M to ODOT budget gap; federal-match option paused Mar 2026. Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change (no 2026 awards announcement found via news sweep). |
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).
📝 Created by SB 243 (2023). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 $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. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change (FY25 POWER awards still not confirmed announced via news sweep). |
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).
📝 Share of the Commonwealth Transportation Fund (2.5%). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 FY26 NOFO RD-RBCS-26-REDLG estimates ~$50M loans + $10M grants. Re-verified Aug 19, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 7, 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.
📝 $60M split evenly between small/very-small and intermediate competitions. Window closed Aug 7, 2026. 5 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 17, 2026 through Sep 1, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: no change; USDA confirms ~75 awards anticipated Oct 22, 2026. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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) |
Recurring – between cycles |
Aug 3–28, 2026 window CLOSED as scheduled; awards/selections pending |
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.
📝 Shapiro Administration announced $41M combined round (RFAP via Act 89 Multimodal Fund + RTAP via capital budget bonds). 3 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 16, 2026 through Aug 25, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: Aug 3–28, 2026 application window closed as scheduled; no selections announcement found yet — status moved to between-cycles pending PennDOT/PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development award announcement. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. |
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).
📝 SB 1 (89th Legislature, 2025) directs up to $40M FY26–27. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 Statutorily dedicated since 1989 (Act 452). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 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. 5 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 19, 2026 through Aug 30, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 1, 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.
📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 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 CLOSED Aug 21, 2026 (on schedule); 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.
📝 ~$30M released for 2026 Catalyst; spring 2026 awards already made ($45.4M across all NBRC programs). 5 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Aug 25, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: no change; Oct 16, 2026 full-application deadline (invite-only) unchanged. Re-verified Sep 8, 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.
📝 ~$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. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change (FY27 NOFO still not posted). |
Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) NJDOT Division of Local Aid |
Ports & Freight |
New Jersey |
Grant |
$25M/yr (FY26: $26.3M awarded) |
Open |
FY27 round OPEN; applications accepted via SAGE through Oct 9, 2026 (was expected ~Aug 2026, posted slightly later) |
Yes |
Eligible ApplicantsRailroads, public agencies, terminal operators
Eligible ProjectsFreight rail capital with explicit emphasis on port commerce connectivity; 286k-lb track upgrades.
📝 ~$194M invested over past 8 years. FY26 RFAP grants ($26.3M to 11 projects) were announced Apr 15, 2026. 3 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Aug 25, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified August 31, 2026: 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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change (no FY27 NOFO/timeline found). |
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).
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change (no award announcement found via news sweep). Re-verified Sep 12, 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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 2026: no change. |
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.
📝 Enacted in FY27 budget (PA 104-0464, Art. 535 §15, signed Jun 16, 2026), doubled from Governor's $10M proposal. 3 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Aug 30, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no IDOT FY27 guidance/NOFO found via broad sweep; still pending. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: 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.
📝 Session-by-session earmarks, not standing dedication. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 $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. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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 |
Round 4 application portal OPEN (opened Jul 2026); Round 3 (Feb 2026) totaled $15.7M across 21 grants |
Yes |
Eligible ApplicantsLocal economic development entities
Eligible ProjectsSite development; ports eligible (Port of Huntsville received $650K).
📝 Site-development program, not port-specific. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: SIDA opened the Round 4 application portal in Jul 2026 (~$7M+ in site-assessment grants signaled); prior Round 3 (Feb 2026, $15.7M/21 grants) confirmed unchanged. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 Recent example: $7.5M to EastPort Logistics Park (Jacksonville), May 2025. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 2026: no change. |
DRA Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF) Delta Regional Authority (DRA) |
Community & Economic Development |
Federal |
Grant |
$15M (FY26) |
Recurring – between cycles |
FY26 applications closed Aug 24, 2026 as scheduled (NOFA released May 26, 2026); review/award timeline not yet published; FY27 cycle TBD |
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.
📝 $15M available FY26. White House FY27 budget proposes eliminating DRA discretionary funding. 7 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 17, 2026 through Aug 30, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep; award timeline still not published. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 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) |
Recurring – between cycles |
2027–29 call for projects closed Sep 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m.; selections/awards TBD |
Yes |
Eligible ApplicantsPublic and private entities — ports, railroads, shippers, local governments
Eligible ProjectsFreight rail capital incl. port/intermodal rail connections.
📝 5 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 6, 2026 through August 31, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: WSDOT confirms Sep 7, 2026 5:00 p.m. deadline stands; no change. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026 (deadline day): WSDOT confirms 5:00 p.m. Sep 7, 2026 deadline stands, no extension found. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: Sep 7, 2026 5:00 p.m. deadline passed as scheduled with no extension; window now closed and status moved to between-cycles pending WSDOT selection announcement — no award news yet via news sweep. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: no WSDOT selection announcement found via news sweep; still pending. |
Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP) KDOT Multimodal |
Ports & Freight |
Kansas |
Grant + loan |
$10M/yr statutory ($11.2M awarded Jan 2026) |
Recurring – annual cycle |
2026 call: submissions Jun 29–Aug 31, 2026 (closed); awards to be announced early 2027; next call ~mid-2027 |
Yes |
Eligible ApplicantsClass III railroads, Kansas port authorities, governments, shippers
Eligible ProjectsRail acquisition, rehab, transload — Kansas inland (rail) ports qualify.
📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 2026: confirmed 2026 call window (submissions Jun 29–Aug 31, 2026) closed as scheduled per KDOT/Governor's office; awards to be announced early 2027. |
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.
📝 Administered via Community One Stop for Growth. 3 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 20, 2026 through Aug 25, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: Sep 17, 2026 Dredging round deadline reconfirmed via Community One Stop program page; a non-official aggregator's Sep 22, 2026 date appears to be an error, not applied per source precedence; no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: Mass.gov confirms Sep 17, 2026 11:59 p.m. deadline stands for the Dredging Construction & Regional Equipment round; no change. |
U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP) USDOT Maritime Administration (MARAD) |
Ports & Freight |
Federal |
Grant |
$10.77M (FY26) |
Recurring – between cycles |
FY26 NOFO closed Aug 31, 2026 as scheduled; FY26 award announcement expected in the coming weeks; FY27 NOFO TBD |
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.
📝 FY26 NOFO (Opportunity 693JF725R000010) posted Jul 6, 2026; up to $10.77M, up to 25 awards, max $12M. Aug 31, 2026 application deadline closed as scheduled with no extension found (confirmed via maritime.dot.gov NOFO page). Status moved to Recurring – between cycles; FY26 award announcement expected in the coming weeks. 7 routine re-verification stamps from Aug 18, 2026 through Sep 1, 2026 compressed for storage — no substantive change found in any; full text in prior Box file versions. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 9, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: no FY26 award announcement found via news/GovDelivery sweep; still pending. |
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.
📝 2026 Legislature added $10M. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 E.g., Port of Cleveland $4.2M (Jan 2026). Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 Budget Reserve Trust Fund transfers (HB 1) at $7.5M/yr. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change. |
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance Program (CCG) USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) |
Agriculture & Supply Chain |
Federal |
Grant |
$7.5M (FY26) |
Open |
Applications due Oct 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET via grants.gov (NOFO announced Aug 17, 2026) |
Yes |
Eligible ApplicantsEligible nonprofit organizations able to administer a competitive subaward program for cold storage/distribution equipment serving food banks, food pantries, and other emergency food assistance operations
Eligible ProjectsCold chain equipment investments (temporary storage, packaging, distribution) enabling food assistance entities to handle fresh, frozen, and minimally processed foods; sub-awardees receive up to $200K per equipment purchase.
📝 New program added Aug 25, 2026 following a news sweep. USDA AMS NOFO announced Aug 17, 2026; $7.5M available; applications due Oct 1, 2026 via grants.gov; program contact AMS.CCG@usda.gov. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: grants.gov confirms Oct 1, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET deadline stands; 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).
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified August 31, 2026: ADECA NOFO still not posted despite Summer 2026 target — now confirmed overdue via broad news/GovDelivery sweep; no announcement found. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: no change. |
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.
📝 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 Sep 2, 2026: news sweep found no CY2026 solicitation announcement (waterways.arkansas.gov WebFetch-blocked); historical pattern is a Jul 1 opening; no change. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: 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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 2026: no change (no MnDOT solicitation posted). Re-verified Sep 10, 2026: 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.
📝 No dedicated barge/port program. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 SFY2026 $14.6M General Revenue. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 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." Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no change. |
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).
📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 2026: no change. |
Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP) Connecticut Port Authority |
Ports & Freight |
Connecticut |
Matching grant |
$22M+ awarded since 2017 |
Open |
Round 6 portal OPEN 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.
📝 Round 5 selections approved Mar 2026. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: Round 6 portal on track for Sep 1-30, 2026. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 4, 2026: Round 6 online application portal confirmed open (opened Sep 1, 2026 as scheduled; closes Sep 30, 2026) via ctportauthority.com/shipp/ — status updated to Open. Re-verified Sep 8, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 12, 2026: Round 6 portal confirmed open through Sep 30, 2026; no change. |
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).
📝 Business incentive rather than infrastructure grant. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 Projects vetted by the Water Transportation Advisory Board. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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).
📝 Summer window Jul 1-Oct 31. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified August 31, 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.
📝 Tidewater only. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 FY26 guarantee: 85% for loans under $5M, 80% at/above $5M. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: rolling, open year-round, no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 2026: 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).
📝 SFY2026 $3.25M. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 22, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 5, 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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified August 31, 2026: FY28 call still not opened; broad sweep also surfaced that the FY27 call (closed Aug 2025) still shows no legislative appropriation and no awards issued to already-scored projects — flagging as a stalled/at-risk cycle, not just a delayed FY28 opening. Re-verified Sep 7, 2026: FY27 status now confirmed (not just flagged) via OpenGrants summary of program status — the FY27 legislative budget has been finalized with no funding appropriated for FY27, and no award has been issued to the already-scored FY27 projects; FY28 call for projects still not opened. Resolves the prior conflicting/unconfirmed hedge on FY27 appropriation status — this remains a stalled/at-risk cycle. |
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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: IIJA supplemental SRF appropriations expire Sep 30, 2026, which will reduce FY27 capitalization grants back toward base annual-appropriation levels absent Congressional action — flagging as a funding-cliff risk to watch, not yet a change to the base formula program itself; no other change. Re-verified Sep 13, 2026: no change. |
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. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: IIJA supplemental SRF appropriations expire Sep 30, 2026, which will reduce FY27 capitalization grants back toward base annual-appropriation levels absent Congressional action — flagging as a funding-cliff risk to watch, not yet a change to the base formula program itself; no other change. Re-verified Sep 13, 2026: no change. |
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.
📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: no change found via news/GovDelivery sweep. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 Separate GRIP discretionary/SPARK round closed May 20, 2026, between cycles. Re-verified Aug 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 23, 2026: no change; separate GRIP/SPARK discretionary round (~$1.9B, opened Mar 12, 2026) has selections anticipated August 2026 per DOE, not yet confirmed announced. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 8, 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.
📝 REAP grant portion paused since Mar 31, 2026; guaranteed-loan program remains open. Re-verified Aug 10, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 23, 2026: no change; grant portion remains paused with no resumption timeline, guaranteed-loan program remains open. Re-verified Sep 6, 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.
📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified August 31, 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.
📝 Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no change. |
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.
📝 Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: proposed TOD loan-sizing guidance (comment period closed May 18, 2026) not yet finalized. Re-verified Aug 24, 2026: no change; reauthorization bill proposes raising cap to $50B but not yet enacted. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. |
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.
📝 Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 24, 2026: no change. Re-verified Sep 6, 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.
📝 $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. Re-verified Aug 24, 2026: no change; $30B cap still hit, reauthorization bill would raise it but not yet enacted. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: no change. |
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.
📝 CTEP sunsets Dec 31, 2026 same as charter. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: charter/CTEP expiration (Dec 31, 2026) and reauthorization debate confirmed unchanged (Senate Banking Committee held its first reauthorization hearing Mar 26, 2026); EXIM Board separately approved a direct loan of up to $10B in Feb 2026 backing the White House's Project Vault critical-minerals initiative — informational, does not change program terms; no change. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 FY26 fee waivers apply to manufacturing loans up to $950K (sunset Sep 30, 2026). Re-verified Aug 14, 2026: no change. Re-verified Aug 30, 2026: $10M combined cap confirmed unchanged; SBA is rebranding the two flagship programs (504 → the SBA Grow Loan Program, 7(a) → the SBA Advantage Loan Program), rolling out over time with no announced change to loan terms — informational; no change. Re-verified Sep 13, 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.
📝 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. H.R. 6500 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027; Division C = Surface Transportation Extension Act) remains pending House action as of Aug 31, 2026 — Senate passed it with amendment Aug 8, 2026; a House floor vote under suspension of rules was scheduled for the week of Sep 1, 2026. Note: reporting indicates Division C provides prorated FY2027 HTF/Mass Transit Account authorization through Dec 11, 2026 (matching the CR's funding period), not a full-year extension through Sep 30, 2027 — the program's deadline framing should be watched and corrected once the bill's final text/enactment is confirmed. Re-verified August 31, 2026: still not enacted. Re-verified Sep 1, 2026: House returned from recess Aug 31, 2026 and scheduled a floor vote (under suspension of the rules) on the Senate-passed CR (H.R. 6500 / Division C Surface Transportation Extension Act, funds govt through Dec 11, 2026) for the week of Sep 1, 2026; no confirmed House passage or enactment found as of this run — still watching. Re-verified Sep 3, 2026: H.R. 6500 signed into law Sep 2, 2026 — enacted, no longer pending. Confirms Division C provides prorated HTF/Mass Transit Account contract authority through Dec 11, 2026 (matching the CR's funding period), NOT a full-year extension through Sep 30, 2027 as earlier reporting suggested — correction applied. |
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.
📝 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. Re-verified Aug 24, 2026: no change; still in hiatus pending reauthorization. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: 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.
📝 OBBBA made NMTC permanent at $5B/yr, 5-year carryforward. Re-verified Aug 10, 2026: CY2026 allocation round not yet announced; no change. Re-verified Aug 23, 2026: CY2026 allocation round (NOAA) still not announced; no change. Re-verified Sep 6, 2026: CDFI Fund published a "Get Ready to Apply" notice for the CY2026 NMTC Program Allocation round ($5B in allocation authority); non-currently-certified CDEs’ certification-application deadline to qualify for this round was Aug 31, 2026; the formal Notice of Allocation Availability (NOAA) opening the CY2026 application round itself has not yet published. |
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.
📝 Explainer entry. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no material national policy change. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no 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.
📝 Explainer entry. Re-verified Aug 16, 2026: no material national policy change. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no 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.
📝 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. IRS Notice 2026-40 issued (per Baker Tilly/Cherry Bekaert coverage), providing the first OZ 1.0-to-OZ 2.0 transition roadmap under OBBBA: OZ 1.0 deferred gains generally due Dec 31, 2026 and cannot roll into OZ 2.0; certain 2026 gains may qualify if invested in a 2027 window; mandatory Dec 31, 2026 inclusion-event gain cannot be re-deferred. Governor/State nomination-window mechanics (Jul 1, 2026 + 90 days, one 30-day extension option) confirmed unchanged. Re-verified August 31, 2026: no further change. |
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