How much funding does Intermodal Innovation Award provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Intermodal Innovation Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Intermodal Innovation Award?

Eligible applicants: For-profit business entities; Non-profit organizations.

How often is Intermodal Innovation Award offered?

Intermodal Innovation Award runs on an annual cycle.

Intermodal Innovation Award

Intermodal Association of North America

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

For-profit business entities
Non-profit organizations

Other requirements

Educational institutions
Government agencies

Overview

Overview:
The Intermodal Innovation Award is presented to a for-profit business entity, non-profit organization, educational institution or government agency that has made a significant contribution or innovation enabling the advancement of the intermodal freight transportation industry. Previously known as the Intermodal Achievement Award, it was rebranded as the Intermodal Innovation Award in 2025.

Award Type: Recognition/Honor Award (no monetary award specified)

Eligible Applicants:

For-profit business entities
Non-profit organizations
Educational institutions
Government agencies

Focus Areas:

Significant contributions to intermodal freight transportation industry
Innovations enabling industry advancement
Support for freight supply chain
Legislative or policy contributions

Recent Recipients:

2025: Rebranded as Intermodal Innovation Award (formerly Intermodal Achievement Award)
2022: The Honorable Alan Lowenthal, U.S. House of Representatives
2011: Centerpoint Properties
2010: Direct ChassisLink, Inc., Port of Long Beach
2009: REZ-1, Inc.
2006: Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association, Virginia International Terminals
2003: Pressure Systems International, Inc.
2002: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Schneider National, Inc.
1998: The Honorable Rodney Slater, Secretary, U.S. DOT
1997: John McQuaid, IANA President 1991-1996
1993: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
1992: Jack Lanigan, Sr., Mi-Jack Products
1991: Phillip C. Yeager, The Hub Group
1989: Nat Welch, International Intermodal Expo
1988: American President Companies
1987: United Parcel Service
1986: Gunderson Car Building Co., Thrall Car Manufacturing Co.

Presentation: Annual presentation during Intermodal EXPO

What Intermodal Association of North America actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 12
Total given: $1.27M
Median grant: $98K
Range: $25K–$235K

By dollars: Maryland 18%, Colorado 15%, California 14%. Top recipient cities: College Park, MD; Denver, CO; Fayetteville, AR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
67% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

University of Maryland · College Park, MD

Student tuition support, curriculum dev., student travel to intermodal facilities

$235K
University of Denver - Transportation and Supply Chain Institute · Denver, CO

Student tuition support, curriculum dev., student travel to intermodal facilities

$190K
University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR

Student tuition support, curriculum dev., student travel to intermodal facilities

$150K
University of Wisconsin · Superior, WI

Student tuition support, curriculum dev., student travel to intermodal facilities

$150K
College of Charleston · Charleston, SC

Student tuition support, curriculum dev., student travel to intermodal facilities

$90K