693JF72245021
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The project will restore and expand the ports current barge fleeting capacity on the Arkansas River, which is part of the McClellan Kerr Arkansas River Navigational System (MKARNS). The project will replace 15 unsafe deadman ground anchors that are near the end of their useful lives with steel monopile dolphins. It will install an additional 32 dolphins in other locations.
Component 1: Engineering topographic survey, hydrographic survey, geotechnical field investigation, geotechnical analysis, mooring dolphin design, mooring dolphin anchorage design, construction plan development, bid package development, construction administration.
Component 2: Construction removal of 15 deadman ground anchors and installation of 15 new steel monopile dolphins, installation of an additional 32 dolphins.
Deliverables: Expected outcomes improvements in gross tons and vessel calls, both of which are under the category of economic competitiveness.
Intended beneficiary: City of Little Rock, AR.
Subrecipient activities: None.
Component 1: Engineering topographic survey, hydrographic survey, geotechnical field investigation, geotechnical analysis, mooring dolphin design, mooring dolphin anchorage design, construction plan development, bid package development, construction administration.
Component 2: Construction removal of 15 deadman ground anchors and installation of 15 new steel monopile dolphins, installation of an additional 32 dolphins.
Deliverables: Expected outcomes improvements in gross tons and vessel calls, both of which are under the category of economic competitiveness.
Intended beneficiary: City of Little Rock, AR.
Subrecipient activities: None.
Awardee
Funding Goals
ASSIST IN FUNDING ELIGIBLE PROJECTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE SAFETY EFFICIENCY OR RELIABILITY OF THE MOVEMENT OF GOODS THROUGH PORTS AND INTERMODAL CONNECTIONS TO PORTS.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Little Rock,
Arkansas
72206-3800
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 09/30/28 to 12/31/25 and the total obligations have decreased 44% from $6,929,651 to $3,849,806.
City Of Little Rock was awarded
Restoring Expanding Barge Fleeting Capacity on Arkansas River
Project Grant 693JF72245021
worth $3,079,845
from Maritime Administration in April 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Little Rock Arkansas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 8 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.823 Port Infrastructure Development Program.
$769,961 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity 2021 Port Infrastructure Development Grants.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/22/25
Period of Performance
4/4/23
Start Date
12/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$3.1M
Federal Obligation
$770.0K
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 693JF72245021
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
693JF72245021
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI NOT APPLICABLE
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
69A334 MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Funding Office
69A334 MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Awardee UEI
UNSLLLZJM3F3
Awardee CAGE
7KXX0
Performance District
AR-02
Senators
John Boozman
Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Infrastructure Development Program, Maritime Administration, Transportation (069-1713) | Water transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $3,079,845 | 100% |
Modified: 9/22/25