| Harbor assistance grants to su |
| MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Harbor Assistance Program grants totaling over $7.5 million for harbor maintenance and construction projects in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette, Milwaukee, and Sturgeon Bay. The bipartisan 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed by Gov. Evers last summer directed $30 million to support the state’s successful Harbor Assistance P “As a state, we’ve made it a priority to help ensure our Great Lakes ports and harbors have the 21st-century infrastructure needed to support a 21st-century global economy, and we’re continuing that forward momentum with these grants that will benefit several of our coastal communities,” said Gov. Evers. “Coastal communities are some of the greatest economic drivers of our state, and these funds will work to ensure these vital communities have the tools and resources they need to thrive.” “Maritime, rail, and truck transportation are the backbone of Wisconsin’s supply chain, connecting our manufacturers and farmers to customers across the country and around the world,” said WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman. “Every dollar we invest in port infrastructure pays dividends far beyond the harbors—from improved reliability and capacity to lower transportation costs and thriving coastal communities. Those savings ultimately flow through the supply chain and can help hold down prices for Wisconsin residents and businesses, too.” Projects supported by over $7.5 million in Harbor Assistance Program grants include:
Created in 1979, Wisconsin’s Harbor Assistance Program helps harbor communities maintain and improve waterborne commerce. Applications are reviewed by the Harbor Advisory Council, which includes members from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and alumni from the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute. Applications are accepted from public or private harbor facilities for projects that benefit facilities used for cargo transfer, shipbuilding, commercial fishing, vessel cruises, or ferry service. All projects must have a transportation efficiency benefit-cost ratio greater than one over a 25-year project life and be identified in a current three-year harbor development plan. Selection criteria include economic impact, urgency, and project type. The deadline for the next cycle of Harbor Assistance Project grants is Aug. 1, 2026. More information about Wisconsin’s Harbor Assistance Program and past grand awards can be found here. |
| An online version of this release is available here. |
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $7.5 Million to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster Commerce
By Joanna Guza
Jan 28, 2026 | 10:13 AM

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