Key federal funding opportunities are now available to support critical upgrades in port infrastructure, resilience, operational efficiency, and safety. The FY26 BUILD Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has officially been released, with applications due February 24, 2026. Additionally, the FY26 MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) is expected to announce its NOFO soon, alongside a projected budget increase aimed at strengthening the U.S. maritime transportation system.
BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development)
- Application Deadline: February 24, 2026
- Funding Available: Up to $25 million per project; $1.5 billion total for FY26
- Program Focus: Projects that deliver significant local or regional impact and improve transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, freight corridors, and multimodal connections.
- Ideal Projects: Infrastructure expansion, cargo movement enhancements, safety improvements, environmental sustainability initiatives, and projects that improve quality of life, mobility, and community connectivity.
MARAD PIDP (Port Infrastructure Development Program)
- Application Deadline: To be announced; early preparation is essential
- Funding Available: Hundreds of millions annually; program increase anticipated over FY25
- Program Focus: Projects that enhance the safety, efficiency, capacity, and reliability of goods movement through U.S. ports.
- Ideal Projects: Terminal upgrades, intermodal connections, and resilience improvements that stimulate economic growth and improve operational efficiency.
Both programs are highly competitive and highly impactful. Success requires strategic alignment, compelling application narratives, and deep expertise in the grant process.
Foth’s strategic funding team works as an extension of your team‒whether you need end-to-end support, targeted assistance, or post-award guidance. Our expertise includes:
At Foth, our strategic funding team acts as an extension of your organization, providing the right level of support when and where you need it. Whether you require end-to-end grant management, targeted assistance, or post-award guidance, we deliver expertise that drives results.
Our Capabilities:
- Project Funding and Program Alignment
- Federal and State Grant Research and Application Preparation
- Benefit-Cost Analyses
- Grant Management, Tracking, and Reporting
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- Public Meeting Presentations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Sustainability
- Adherence to Buy America/Build America (BABA) and NEPA Requirements
- Preliminary Engineering and Technical Reports
From identifying opportunities to ensuring compliance, Foth helps position your projects for success in today’s competitive funding environment. For detailed guidance on navigating federal and state grant opportunities, visit our Strategic Grant Funding page.
Let’s connect and explore how we can help you with your project.
Amanda Minks, Project Manager
Amanda.Minks@foth.com
608-242-5926
Joe Liebau, Jr., Senior Strategic Advisor
Joe.Liebaujr@foth.com
920-450-1791
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