Air Emissions and Energy Initiative

 

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.

Active 20.817 Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Program accomplishments will focus on identifying more effective ways to reduce vessel emissions. Will support a feasibility study that looks at battery operations on a vessel. Did not fund any projects under RFAs.
Fiscal Year 2017 Not anticipated to fund any projects under RFAs
Fiscal Year 2019 Advertised an RFP focused on LNG supplied by waterborne transportation and awarded one proposal.
Fiscal Year 2022 Funding was available in 2015 in the amount of $1,230,000 total; $730,000 for LNG conversion project and $500,000 for exhaust gas cleaning system project.
Fiscal Year 2023 Funding was available in 2015 in the amount of $1,230,000 total; $730,000 for LNG conversion project and $500,000 for exhaust gas cleaning system project. Nationals Defense Authorization Act, 2010, Title 49, Section 109, 49 U.S.C. 109
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. Eligible applicants include vessel owners, operators, or public sponsors. Shore side equipment upgrade or shore power projects are not eligible for funding. The benefit of this project will be for the federal government as well as anyone in the general public and research organizations. Applications submitted with Statement of Work and estimated budget Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular 2 CFR 200. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. 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. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Applicants must demonstrate a reduction of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM), or carbon through an approved emission testing scheme. Data such as emissions, costs, and fuel consumption must be made available to MARAD and can be used publically. Shore side equipment upgrade or shore power projects are not eligible for funding. 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. Not applicable. N/A Record keeping requirements are in accordance with the terms and conditions of each Cooperative Agreement. Statutory Formula: Title 49 Part 109

Matching is voluntary. 50%. Yes, In-Kind Match - 60% match Yes, monetary match – 50%

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The funding is available for one year after date of award. Funds are disbursed on a quarterly basis by submission of SF-270 invoices. None/Not specified. Daniel Yuska
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC 20590 US
daniel.yuska@dot.gov
Phone: 20236607142023661839 69-1750-0-1-403 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$0.00; FY 20$0.00; FY 19$0.00; FY 18$0.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - Funding was available in 2015 in the amount of $1,230,000 total; $730,000 for LNG conversion project and $500,000 for exhaust gas cleaning system project. Funding was available in 2015 in the amount of $1,230,000 total; $730,000 for LNG conversion project and $500,000 for exhaust gas cleaning system project. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2016 Will support a feasibility study that looks at the efficacy of vessel emissions reductions through use of batteries. Did not fund any projects under RFAs.
Fiscal Year 2017 Did not fund any projects under RFAs.
Fiscal Year 2023 In 2015, $730,000 was awarded for LNG conversion project and $500,000 for exhaust gas cleaning system project.