$1,007,050.00 awarded to ashtabula city port authority for rural and tribal assistance pilot program to support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help advance infrastructure projects

The Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary awarded a Cooperative Agreement of $1,007,050 to Ashtabula City Port Authority on July 27, 2026, under the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (CFDA 20.943) to support development-phase activities for a transportation infrastructure project in a rural community.

The recipient will engage legal, technical, and financial advisors to advance the Ashtabula Harbor dredge dewatering facility project. Deliverables include a work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables, and compliance documentation under 2 CFR 200. The award benefits Ashtabula City residents.

Performance occurs in Ohio with a period of performance through July 26, 2029. The full $1,007,050 obligated amount supports the hiring of advisory staff or procurement of expert firms to provide assistance during project development, with the intent of positioning the infrastructure project for eligibility under certain DOT credit and grant programs.

Activities to be performed:ashtabula habor dredge dewatering facility. Deliverables/expected outcomes: work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables and 2 CFR 200 compliance. Beneficiaries: ashtabula city residents