FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants

The Maritime Administration is providing grants to small shipyards for capital improvements and maritime training programs to foster efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. The program has $35 million in funding available, and applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by May 11, 2026. The grants will be awarded based on the merit of the projects, with consideration given to projects that incorporate innovative technologies and support domestic content purchases. • Eligible applicants are small shipyards with no more than 1,200 production employees. • Eligible projects include capital improvement projects and maritime training programs. • The application must include a detailed description of the project, a quantitative analysis of the project's benefits, and a detailed methodology and timeline for implementing the project. • The applicant must provide evidence of their ability to make the proposed matching requirement. • The grant funds will be administered on a reimbursable basis, and the recipient must comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations.