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MARAD awards $41.4M port infrastructure grants to Corn Belt Ports

The U.S. Maritime Administration issued the grant awards on 27 October 2026.

Marcus Boone
Ports and Labor Reporter
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Corn Belt Ports get $41M for infrastructure upgrades
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On 27 October 2026, the U.S. Maritime Administration awarded $41.4 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program grants to Corn Belt Ports. [1] The funds are allocated through the federal Port Infrastructure Development Program. No additional details on planned works, disbursement schedules or matching local contributions have been published.
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  1. On 2026-10-27, the U.S. Maritime Administration awarded $41,414,928 in Port Infrastructure Development Program grants to Corn Belt Ports. · MarineLink
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