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MARAD awards $498 million in 2026 port infrastructure grants

Funding will support 35 port projects across 19 US states, announced 28 October 2026

Marcus Boone
Ports and Labor Reporter
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The U.S. Maritime Administration has awarded $498 million through the 2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program. [1] Grants will be distributed to 35 separate port projects. Projects are located in 19 states across the country. No additional details on individual grant recipients or project timelines were included in the filed notice.
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  1. MARAD awarded $498 million in 2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program grants for 35 projects across 19 US states. · The Maritime Executive
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