# FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dtmassg26-fy-2026-notice-of-funding-opportunity-for-small/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361432

> Maritime Administration offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $1) to small businesses. It expected to make about 35 awards worth $35.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 11, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DTMASSG26 |
| Agency | Maritime Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 35 |
| Total funding | $35.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.814 |

## Who can apply

- Small businesses

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.

## What the grant funds

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

## Questions people ask

### Is DTMASSG26 still open?

No. It closed on May 11, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants?

Maritime Administration accepted applications from small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants?

Closed May 11, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $35.0 million in total across about 35 awards.

### Who has won Assistance to Small Shipyards grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Heartland Fabrication LLC, Bay Ship & Yacht Co, St Johns Ship Building Inc. The program made 113 awards worth $75.3 million in that time.