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FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program — DTMASSG26 is a grant from U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) that provide grants to small shipyards.
Under the Small Shipyard Grant Program, there is currently $35,000,000 available for grants for capital and related improvements to qualified shipyard facilities that will be effective in fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration.
Potential applicants are advised that it is expected, based on experience, that the number of applications will far exceed the funds available and that only a small percentage of applicants will be funded. Eligible applicants include Federal funds may cover no more than 75% of total eligible project costs, requiring at least a 25% non-federal match.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants Agency: Maritime Administration Assistance Listings: 20. 814 -- Assistance to Small Shipyards Last Updated: April 1, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov This notice announces the intention of the Maritime Administration to provide grants to small shipyards.
Under the Small Shipyard Grant Program, there is currently $35,000,000 available for grants for capital and related improvements to qualified shipyard facilities that will be effective in fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration.
Potential applicants are advised that it is expected, based on experience, that the number of applications will far exceed the funds available and that only a small percentage of applicants will be funded. Applications (SF-424 and the Addendum) will be accepted online through Grants. gov by 12:00:00 pm (Noon Eastern Time) on the closing date (May 11, 2026).
See full text under Related Documents Tab (FY 2026 SSG NOFO) or the MARAD Web Page (https://www. maritime. dot.
gov/grants-finances/small-shipyard-grants) for detailed submission instructions The shipyard facility for which a grant is sought must be in a single geographic location and may not have more than 1,200 production employees. The applicant must be the operating company of the shipyard facility.
The shipyard facility must construct, repair, or reconfigure vessels 40 feet in length or greater for commercial or government use, or construct, repair, or reconfigure vessels 100 feet in length or greater for non-commercial vessels. Grantor contact information Contact in the Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering File name Description Last updated FY_2026_SSG_NOFO_-_Final.
pdf FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants Mar 26, 2026 07:41 PM UTC FY_2026_-_SF_424. pdf SF 424 Application Form Mar 26, 2026 07:45 PM UTC Link to additional information Applications are due at 12:00 pm (Noon) Eastern time May 11, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity :
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federal funds may cover no more than 75% of total eligible project costs, requiring at least a 25% non-federal match. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program — DTMASSG26 is funded by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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