Small shipyards can apply for grants totaling $8.75M for capital improvements to boost efficiency and competitiveness; deadline May 15, 2025.
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Funder: Maritime Administration
Due Dates: May 15, 2025 (11:59:59 p.m. EDT)
Funding Amounts: $8.75M total; up to $1,000,000 per award; max 75% federal share per project
Summary: Supports capital improvements and workforce training at small U.S. shipyards to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and quality.
Key Information: Highly competitive; only a small percentage of applicants will be funded; 25% non-federal match required.
The Maritime Administration's Small Shipyard Grant Program provides funding to support capital improvements and workforce training at small shipyards across the United States. The program aims to foster efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration, as well as to enhance technical skills and productivity in shipbuilding and related industries. Eligible projects include the purchase of new equipment, facility upgrades, and maritime training programs.