FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grants Program
Summary
The Maritime Administration is making $35 million available through the FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program for capital and related improvements. The application deadline is May 11, 2026, with grants aimed at fostering efficiency and competitive operations in qualified shipyard facilities.
What changed
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of $35 million in grant funding for its FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program. This program provides grants for capital and related improvements to qualified shipyard facilities, aiming to enhance efficiency, competitive operations, and quality in ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. Eligibility is limited to small businesses operating shipyard facilities with no more than 1,200 production employees, and the facilities must construct or reconfigure vessels of specific lengths for commercial or government use.
Potential applicants must submit their applications, including the SF-424 and Addendum, through Grants.gov by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on May 11, 2026. Given the limited funds and expected high volume of applications, only a small percentage of applicants are anticipated to be funded. Applicants should consult the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed submission instructions and eligibility criteria. While the notice is dated March 26, 2026, the application deadline is the critical date for compliance.
What to do next
- Review the FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed eligibility and submission requirements.
- Prepare and submit grant applications (SF-424 and Addendum) through Grants.gov by May 11, 2026.
- Ensure the shipyard facility meets the specified criteria regarding geographic location, employee count, and vessel types constructed/reconfigured.
Source document (simplified)
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 View version history on Grants.gov
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
Contact in the Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FY2026SSGNOFO-_Final.pdf | FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants | Mar 26, 2026 07:41 PM UTC |
| FY2026-SF424.pdf | SF 424 Application Form | Mar 26, 2026 07:45 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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. View on Grants.gov
Award
$35,000,000
Program Funding
35
Expected awards
$1
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:
5
Posted date:
March 26, 2026
Archive date:
June 11, 2026
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