Air Emissions and Energy Initiative

CFDA 20.817 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$3.4M FY2025
$6.4M
FY24
$3.4M
FY25

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 $6.4 million was obligated in cooperative agreements. MARAD will use the projects results and data for a variety of purposes including further support of air emissions reduction research, demonstration, and pilot projects. In addition, the result will be used to evaluate the public benefits of providing incentives to adopt new technologies and alternative energy in the maritime sector.

Program Objective

MARAD will use projects results and data for a variety of purposes including further support of air emissions reduction research, demonstration, and pilot projects. In addition, the result will be used to evaluate the public benefits of providing incentives to adopt new technologies and alternative energy in the maritime sector.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Unrestricted by Entity Type

Eligible applicants include vessel owners, operators, or public sponsors. Shore side equipment upgrade or shore power projects are not eligible for funding.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

MARAD solicits a request for proposals (RFA), in grants.gov, applicants submits proposals through grants.gov. Evaluation of proposals by program office, selected proposals awarded by the Grants Specialist in the Office of Acquisition.

Program details & compliance

Description

MARAD will use projects results and data for a variety of purposes including further support of air emissions reduction research, demonstration, and pilot projects.

Mission Categories

Primary: Earth and Environment

Other categories:
Air Pollution Control

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

This funding will be used to fund studies in the development of air emissions reduction and alternative fuels/ technologies that will be used to evaluate public benefits of providing incentives to adopt new technologies and alternative energy in the maritime sector.

Required Documentation

Applications submitted with Statement of Work and estimated budget Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular 2 CFR 200.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
7 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Formula

This program has no statutory formula.

Contacts

Daniel Yuska — Department of Transportation/Maritime Administration
20236607142023661839
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. , Washington, DC 20590
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-16. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:43:38.