The U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to establish a United States Center for Maritime Innovation. The center will support the study, research, development, assessment, and deployment of emerging marine technologies and practices related to emerging environmental challenges faced by the maritime transportation system.

MARAD seeks proposals from organizations to establish and maintain the center and serve as its secretariat. Funds for the virtual center are available through a competitive cooperative agreement with the META program.

Applications for this RFP must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on July 17, 2024.

Learn more here.