Project Grant F17AP01063

This federal Project Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) provides $7,432,000 to reconstruct Passenger Slip #1 at the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CRRNJ) Terminal State Historic Site in Jersey City, New Jersey. The key activities include reconstructing the ferry slip gangway, transfer bridge, access platform, and ferry house platform, as well as dredging and installing a wave break. The expected outcomes are...

The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General will receive $2,530,877 under a Formula Grant award from the U.S. Coast Guard to support the state's recreational boating safety program from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. The award is provided through the Boating Safety Financial Assistance program (CFDA 97.012) to permit states to assume greater responsibility for boating safety education, assistance, and enforcement activities and develop, carry out,...

The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General will use $2.29 million in formula grant funding from the U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Financial Assistance program (CFDA 97.012) to support New Jersey's State Recreational Boating Safety Program from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The funding will permit New Jersey to assume responsibility for boating safety education, assistance, and enforcement activities to reduce accidents, injuries and...

This $699,727.63 Formula Grant awarded by the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction program) to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) on September 10, 2024 will fund preliminary engineering for a streetscape improvement project. The project will improve Newport Landing Road (CR656) from milepost 0.9 to 1.9 and Dowe Avenue (CR637) from milepost 4.1 to 4.4 in Downe Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey. The award supports transportation...

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $345,000 Project Grant to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act (CFDA 15.622) program. The grant funding will be used to: Hire a consultant to assist NJDOT with compliance processes for awarding Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) funded projects. Update the BIG Blueways Guide for transient boater use and conduct marketing to increase awareness of the program and...

This $4,305,125 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823), will enable the Port of Newport to undertake several infrastructure improvements and equipment acquisitions. The project includes grading approximately 9 acres of land adjacent to the port's existing Newport International Terminal to create additional laydown and storage space, fencing 3 acres for increased security,...

The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration awarded a $647,567 Project Grant under the Assistance to Small Shipyards (CFDA 20.814) federal grant program to SHM Newport Shipyard, LLC in Newport, RI. The grant funding will be used to purchase a 180-MT vessel transporter to increase efficiency and productivity within the shipyard's operations. The grant has a performance period from August 7, 2024 to August 6, 2026. The Assistance to Small Shipyards program supports capital...

The Home Port Alliance for the Battleship New Jersey was awarded a $1,015,307 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Save America's Treasures federal grant program (CFDA 15.929) to replace damaged and rotted sections of teak decking on the Battleship USS New Jersey. As one of the most decorated U.S. naval vessels in history that saw active service from 1943 to 2000, the Battleship New Jersey is a significant national artifact. Through this funding, the Home...

This federal Project Grant award of $686,111.11, provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), will fund the construction of a new 10-unit sponsor-owned T-hangar and 1,222 square yard aircraft storage apron at the Newport Municipal Airport in Newport, Oregon. The project, scheduled for completion by July 13, 2029, aims to assist the airport in becoming more self-sustaining by generating revenue through the expanded hangar and apron...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $1,224,216 Project Grant under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act (CFDA 15.622) to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) to improve the transient boating infrastructure at the Cape Vincent Marina. The project aims to expand the available floating dockage from 208 linear feet to 422 linear feet and install amenities such as potable water access, Wi-Fi, and electric hookups. The expansion and...