Opportunity Information: Apply for DTMASSG19
The FY 2019 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants (Opportunity No. DTMASSG19) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) under CFDA 20.814. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the U.S. small shipyard industrial base by helping qualified small shipyards pay for capital and related improvements that make their operations more efficient, more competitive, and better able to deliver high-quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration work. In practical terms, the program is aimed at upgrading shipyard capability and productivity so small yards can modernize facilities and equipment and remain viable contributors to the maritime transportation and shipbuilding sectors.
For FY 2019, MARAD indicates that a total of $19,600,000 is available for awards under the Small Shipyard Grant Program. Individual awards may be as high as $1,000,000 (the stated award ceiling). The notice also flags an important reality for applicants: based on prior years, MARAD expects demand to be much higher than the money available, meaning many more applications will be submitted than can be funded and only a small percentage of applicants should expect to receive an award. That statement is essentially a competitiveness warning and suggests that proposals need to be clearly justified, tightly aligned with program goals, and well documented to stand out.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Eligible Shipyards" and the eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," which in this context typically points to qualified small shipyard facilities rather than general-purpose entities. The funding activity category is Transportation, reinforcing that MARAD is supporting maritime infrastructure and industrial capacity as part of the national transportation system. The funding instrument is a grant, indicating this is not a loan program and not a procurement contract; it is financial assistance tied to approved improvement projects and the grant terms set by the agency.
Administratively, the notice highlights a key submission requirement that differs from many federal opportunities: applications will not be accepted online through Grants.gov. Instead, applicants must submit hard-copy application packages mailed to MARAD, and the materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date. For FY 2019, the original closing date listed is April 16, 2019. The notice directs applicants to consult the full announcement text under the Related Documents tab (labeled SSG NOFO) or the MARAD web page for the detailed instructions on how to prepare and submit the application, which typically includes formatting, required forms, certifications, and the exact delivery address and handling requirements.
In short, this FY 2019 small shipyard grant opportunity provides up to $1 million per award, from a total pool of $19.6 million, to support facility and capital upgrades that improve efficiency and competitiveness in qualified small shipyards. It is competitive, historically oversubscribed, and requires a mailed paper submission delivered to MARAD by the stated deadline rather than an electronic upload through Grants.gov.Apply for DTMASSG19
- The Maritime Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2019 Notice of Funding Oportunity for Small Shipyard Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.814.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-03-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-04-16. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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