The Maritime Administration is requesting applications for its 2025 Small Shipyard Grants.
Donor Name: Maritime Administration
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the Small Shipyard Grant Program is to foster efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration in small shipyards across the United States in addition to developing employee skills and enhanced productivity related to shipbuilding, ship repair, and associated industries.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,750,000
- Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
- Award Floor: $1.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects under MARAD’s Small Shipyard Grant Program include:
- Capital Improvement Projects: These must advance efficiency, competitive operations, and quality in ship construction, repair, or reconfiguration. Funded items must be new and owned by the grant recipient.
- Maritime Training Programs: These focus on developing employee skills and enhancing productivity in shipbuilding, ship repair, and related industries. While only eligible applicants can receive grants, training programs may involve external vendors. However, maritime training centers funded under section 51706 of Title 46 in FY 2024 are not eligible for additional grants for training.
Eligibility Criteria
Small businesses.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
