The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has officially released the Fiscal Year 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), making nearly $489 million in discretionary grant funding available to support port and supply chain improvements nationwide.

The FY26 PIDP program is designed to fund projects that enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of goods movement through U.S. ports and their intermodal connections. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, port authorities, tribal entities, and public agencies, with opportunities for partnerships that include private sector participation. Applications are due by June 26, 2026.

This year’s funding round includes updates from prior cycles, including additional appropriated funds, revised evaluation criteria, and new priorities focused on projects located in Qualified Opportunity Zones, those incorporating innovative technology, and projects that support national multimodal freight goals. At the same time, workforce development has been removed as a standalone selection consideration, and applicants must now more clearly demonstrate how projects—such as shore power—directly improve port performance outcomes.

PIDP funding can support a wide range of infrastructure investments, including terminal improvements, intermodal connections, environmental upgrades, and resilience-focused projects. The program continues to emphasize cost-sharing, with a typical federal contribution capped at 80 percent of total project costs, while allowing flexibility for rural or smaller port projects.

As in previous years, the program prioritizes projects that deliver measurable benefits, strengthen supply chains, and improve long-term port resilience. With significant funding available and evolving priorities, the FY26 PIDP NOFO represents a key opportunity for ports and maritime stakeholders to advance critical infrastructure projects.