A significant grant has been awarded to the Port Isabel–San Benito Navigation District. The funding is intended for a specific purpose. District officials have confirmed that the grant is one of only two given to Texas ports in this round.

Further information about the grant is available from the Port Isabel–San Benito Navigation District. The district's plans for the funding have been outlined by its director. The amount of the grant is $330,000, and it will be used for a particular study related to a proposed project.