Federal Funding Handbook for Marine Transportation System Infrastructure: Fifth Edition March 2022

The 2022 MTS Handbook provides a compilation of 77 current and 22 previous federal funding programs related to MTS infrastructure.

Compendium of Federal Programs in the Marine Transportation System (MTS)

A document that describes the programs and responsibilities of the components of the Federal Marine Transportation System (MTS).

Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

This Toolkit module was developed through a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration and the American Association of Port Authorities [693JF7 l 950007].

United States Marine Highway Program

MARAD’s Marine Highway Program has one major goal: expand the use of America’s navigable waters. We work closely with public and private organization.

Every Place Counts: Leadership Academy

The Every Place Counts: Leadership Academy was created to provide key background information and tools for emerging transportation leaders and other stakeholders who have limited experience with the transportation decision-making process.

Citizen's Institute on Rural Design (CIRD)

The program offers competitive funding to small towns, rural and tribal communities to host a local design workshop, and to participate in a learning cohort.

Overview: Subcontracting with DOT

A webpage providing an overview of subtracting with U.S. DOT.

DOT Procurement Assistance Division Small Business Specialists

Small business specialists work with the Procurement Assistance Division, and anyone can contact a specialist for advice on procurement opportunities for small businesses.

Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC)

PTACs provide no-cost advising on all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments.

DOT's Connections MarketPlace (CMP)

The CMP Platform bridges the gap between small businesses, federal agencies, contractors, and technical assistance providers, by building connections through conversations and teaming.

Ports