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: March 26, 2026

Description

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

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Business

Small businesses

Additional information

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

Description

Beth Gearhart Grantor Phone 202-366-1867

Email

Contact in the Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering

beth.gearhart@dot.gov

Documents

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

MARAD Webpage

Closing: May 11, 2026

Applications are due at 12:00 pm (Noon) Eastern time May 11, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$35,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

Award Minimum

$1,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DTMASSG26

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Small Shipyards

History

Version:

Posted date:

March 26, 2026

Archive date:

June 11, 2026