FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants
ID: 358612Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Maritime Administration (DOT-MA)

Award Range

$1 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358612

Additional Information

https://www.maritime.dot.gov/grants-finances/small-shipyard-grants
Timeline
    Description

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the U.S. Department of Transportation is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2025 Small Shipyard Grant Program, providing $8.75 million in grants aimed at enhancing the capabilities of small shipyards. Eligible applicants include small shipyards with fewer than 1,200 employees that are involved in the construction, repair, or modification of eligible vessels, with a focus on capital improvements and maritime training interventions to boost operational productivity. This funding initiative is crucial for strengthening the maritime workforce and improving shipyard efficiencies across the nation. Interested applicants must submit their proposals through Grants.gov by May 15, 2025, and are required to provide at least 25% matching funds from non-federal sources; for further details, contact Beth A. Gearhart at beth.gearhart@dot.gov or visit the MARAD webpage at https://www.maritime.dot.gov/grants-finances/small-shipyard-grants.

    Point(s) of Contact
    beth.gearhart@dot.gov
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    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2025 Small Shipyard Grant Program, offering $8.75 million for grants aimed at small shipyards. These grants are intended for capital improvements and maritime training interventions to boost operational productivity in shipbuilding and related activities. Eligible applicants are small shipyards with less than 1,200 employees that construct, repair, or modify eligible vessels. Applicants can submit one proposal, which may encompass various projects, although only one grant award per applicant is permitted. Grant funding cannot cover building constructions or land acquisitions and requires at least 25% matching funds sought from non-federal sources. Applications need to be submitted through Grants.gov by May 15, 2025, detailing aspects of the project and the shipyard's operations, with a clear focus on enhancing efficiency and productivity. MARAD will evaluate applications based on merit criteria and additional considerations, aiming for a wide geographical distribution of funding. Post-award, recipients must adhere to various federal compliance requirements, including domestic preference for goods and services, to ensure the maximum use of U.S.-made products. This funding program reflects the government's commitment to strengthening the maritime workforce and enhancing shipyard capacities nationwide.
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