[Maritime Administration](https://www.maritime.dot.gov)

May 15, 2025 (11:59:59 p.m. EDT)

$8.75M total; up to $1,000,000 per award; max 75% federal share per project

Supports capital improvements and workforce training at small U.S. shipyards to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and quality.

Highly competitive; only a small percentage of applicants will be funded; 25% non-federal match required.

--- ## Description 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. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** May 15, 2025, by 11:59:59 p.m. EDT - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=dtmassg25). --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Available Funding:** $8,750,000 for FY 2025 - **Award Ceiling:** $1,000,000 per project - **Award Floor:** $1 - **Federal Share:** Up to 75% of total project cost (minimum 25% non-federal match required) - **Expected Number of Awards:** Approximately 15 - No more than 25% of available funds may be awarded to any single shipyard in one geographic location with more than 600 production employees. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Small shipyards as defined in 46 U.S.C. 54101(h) - Must be an operating company of a shipyard facility in a single geographic location - Facility must have no more than 1,200 production employees - Must construct, repair, or reconfigure vessels ≥40 feet (commercial/government) or ≥100 feet (non-commercial) - **Eligible Projects:** - Capital improvement projects (e.g., new equipment, facility upgrades) - Maritime training programs (to develop workforce skills) - **Restrictions:** - Funds may not be used for constructing buildings, acquiring land, or for maritime training centers already funded under section 51706 of Title 46 in FY 2025 - Only one application per eligible applicant (may include multiple projects) - Third-party in-kind contributions do not count toward the match --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=dtmassg25) using the SF-424 form and required addendum. - **Required Documentation:** - Detailed project description and justification - Quantitative analysis of project benefits (e.g., efficiency gains, cost savings) - Project timeline and milestones - Detailed budget and cost documentation - Evidence of matching funds (at least 25% non-federal) - Most recent year-end financial statements (CPA-prepared if available) - Certifications regarding eligibility, authority, and compliance - Environmental review information (NEPA) - Domestic content compliance plan - **Registration:** Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active registration in [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/). - **Review Process:** Applications are evaluated for eligibility, merit (project impact, efficiency, workforce development), and additional considerations (higher match, domestic content, labor standards). --- ## Additional Information - **Highly Competitive:** The number of applications is expected to far exceed available funding; only a small percentage will be funded. - **Cost Sharing:** Federal funds may not exceed 75% of project costs; at least 25% must come from non-federal sources. - **Reimbursement Basis:** Grant funds are provided as reimbursement after costs are incurred and approved. - **Domestic Preference:** Strong preference for projects using U.S.-produced materials and equipment. - **Labor Standards:** Preference for projects supporting good-paying jobs, union participation, and registered apprenticeship programs. - **Reporting:** Awardees must comply with federal reporting, evaluation, and performance measurement requirements. --- ## External Links - [Maritime Administration Small Shipyard Grants Program](https://www.maritime.dot.gov/grants-finances/small-shipyard-grants) - [FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/FY%202025%20SSG%20NOFO%20-%20Final.pdf) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358612) - [SF-424 Application Form (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/FY%202025%20-%20SF%20424.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Office | Email/Phone | Additional Info | |-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering | [smallshipyardgrants@dot.gov](mailto:smallshipyardgrants@dot.gov) | [Program page](https://www.maritime.dot.gov/grants-finances/small-shipyard-grants) | | David M. Heller, Associate Administrator | (202) 366-5737 | Room W21-318, 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20590 | | Beth A. Gearhart (Grants.gov contact) | [beth.gearhart@dot.gov](mailto:beth.gearhart@dot.gov) | (202) 366-1867 | | General MARAD Contact | (202) 366-4000 | [Contact page](https://www.maritime.dot.gov/about-us/maritime-contact-information) | ---

FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants

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