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Illinois Department of Transportation

Marine Project Funding

Port Project Funding

Port Infrastructure Grant Workshop

Purpose of Workshop

The Port Infrastructure Grant Workshop was co-hosted by the U.S. DOT Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on November 20-21, 2024.  The workshop received 92 registrations.  Attendees included State DOTs, private and public ports and terminals, private companies, consultants, local governments, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations.  The workshop aims to inform potential U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and MARAD grant applicants, specifically small project applicants, how to navigate the federal discretionary grant application process.  This workshop was a comprehensive exploration of the USDOT MARAD project application process.  This included planning, grant application writing, and the project implementation process.  The workshop organized two port tours to Burns Harbor and the Illinois International Port District.

Thank you to the following who supported the workshop:

Speakers from 6 state DOTs (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota), US DOT MARAD, and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning supported the workshop.  The Illinois Ports Association supported snacks and beverages throughout the two-day event.  The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers supported lunch.  IDOT staff and MARAD supported the planning, logistics, and hosting the event.  The following presentations were discussed:

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