EDITION 33: SEPTEMBER 2025 |
Wicomico County Awarded $680K for Ferry Service Enhancements Congratulations to Wicomico County for securing $680,926
in federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Ferry Boat Program. Announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, this award will support the Wicomico County Department of Public Works’ Roads Division in enhancing ferry service operations. The Ferry Boat Program provides cost-effective travel options for work, tourism, and commerce across the nation, funding the construction and operation of ferry
boats, terminals, and maintenance facilities. Wicomico County joins jurisdictions across 35 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa in benefiting from this year’s $175 million allocation. New MDOT Applications Under Active Consideration Seagirt Marine Terminal Berth I/II Modernization. The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is planning to submit a $25 million federal funding request through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to modernize two key berths at the Port of Baltimore’s primary container facility. The project, led by terminal operator Ports America
Chesapeake (PAC), will include structural repairs, dredging to 50 feet, fascia wall and crane beam modifications, and installation of new fenders and mooring devices. These upgrades will address capacity constraints, accommodate Ultra Large Container Vessels, and support long-term growth, with PAC contributing $33.25 million toward the total $58.25 million project cost. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027. |
Open Federal IIJA Opportunities *Note: Some of these federal grants are subject to ongoing federal decisions. Please check these links for any updated information. For more information about Open Federal Discretionary Grants, visit our webpage. |
Maryland Call for Projects: FY 2027-2029 FLAP Funding The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) is
accepting applications for the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) in Maryland for FY 2027 through 2029. - Eligible applicants:
State, county, tribal, and local agencies coordinating with Federal Land Management Agencies; about $3.8M available for Maryland.
- Program goal: Improve safe, reliable access to
federal lands, focusing on high-use recreation and economic sites.
- Eligible projects: Capital improvements, enhancements, surface preservation, transit, planning, and
research.
- Application period: September 1 to December 1, 2025; 100% federal funding, no match required.
Click here for additional details, application materials, and resources. $7 Million Available to Strengthen Maryland’s Innovation Economy Governor Wes Moore has unveiled the third round of the Build
Our Future grant program, allocating $7 million in matching funding for FY 2026 to fuel bold, forward-looking infrastructure across Maryland’s strategic tech sectors. With grants up to $2 million, this latest round will continue the program’s impressive momentum. To date, $15.9 million awarded has catalyzed nearly $49 million in outside investment and created 655 new jobs. Click here for additional
details. |
All FY2026 Congressionally Directed Spending disclosures have been postponed. The following links provide information on the disclosure pages for members of the House and Senate:
Visit our website for additional resources, including: - MDOT's EV Charger Siting & Installation Partnering Form
- Uniform Grants Guidance 2024 Revision
- Clean Cities and Communities: Funding Opportunities
- USDOT IIJA
Program
- USDOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard
- BIL Launchpad
- DOT Navigator
- MDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
- MDOT's Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan (TRIP)
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