Thank you for submitting your project proposal for the CBJ Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) budget. You may submit your project proposal using the form below.  

 

CBJ receives three fees and taxes from cruise ship passengers: the MPF, the Port Development Fee, and the State Commercial Passenger Vessel Excise Tax. In 2019, CBJ and the cruise lines settled a lawsuit deciding how CBJ can use these funds. The fees are legally restricted to projects that serve both the cruise ships and their passengers.  Please review the Settlement Agreement to verify your project proposal meets legal criteria for funding through the MPF. 

Per CBJ code §69.20.120, CBJ accepts MPF requests from December 1 – December 31 every year. Requests submitted through this form will be reviewed and presented to the Assembly. The public will have another opportunity to comment on a draft budget for the MPF after January 15.