Opportunity Information: Apply for 2008 SHIP
Apply for 2008 SHIP
- The Maritime Administration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.814 Assistance to Small Shipyards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2008 and posted on Feb 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2008 The applications must be received by the Maritime Administrator by 500PM EST on 2/25/2008. Application received later than this time will not be considered.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Shipyards or State or local governments on behalf of shipyards can apply. The shipyard for which a grant is sought must be one in a single geographical location, located in or near a maritime community, that (1) is a small business concern (within the meaning of section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.632) and (2) does not have more than 600 production employees
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Opportunity Summary:
The Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program is a Maritime Administration (MARAD) grant opportunity created under federal law, specifically Section 3506 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163) and the "Assistance to Small Shipyards" provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008. The program is designed to strengthen smaller U.S. shipyards by helping fund upgrades that make domestic ship construction and repair more efficient, more cost-effective, and higher in quality for both commercial projects and Federal Government needs.
For this 2008 funding round (Funding Opportunity Number: 2008 SHIP; CFDA: 20.814), MARAD made a total of $10,000,000 available in grant funding. The grants are intended primarily for capital improvements and related infrastructure improvements at qualified shipyards. In practical terms, this points to investments in equipment, technology, and yard capabilities that directly improve productivity, quality, or competitiveness. The announcement also places a clear limitation on how funds may be used: grant money generally cannot be used to construct buildings or other physical facilities, and it cannot be used to acquire land. The only exception is if the MARAD Administrator specifically approves such use because it is consistent with, and supplemental to, the capital and related infrastructure improvements being funded.
Eligibility is focused on genuinely small shipyards. Applicants may be shipyards themselves or state or local governments applying on behalf of shipyards. To qualify, the shipyard must be located in a single geographic location, situated in or near a maritime community, meet the definition of a small business concern under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632), and have no more than 600 production employees. This frames the program as targeted support for smaller operations rather than large, multi-site industrial shipbuilders.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as mandatory funding and uses a grant instrument type, with a stated cost-sharing or matching requirement (meaning applicants must contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match, according to the program rules). Timing was strict: applications had to be received by the Maritime Administrator no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on February 25, 2008, and late applications were not considered. The posting and creation date for the notice was February 19, 2008, and the opportunity was later archived on March 26, 2008.
For questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Jean E. McKeever, Associate Administrator for Business and Workforce Development at MARAD, reachable by phone at 202-366-5737 (help desk).
Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program (2008) - FAQs
1) What is the Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program?
The Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program is a Maritime Administration (MARAD) grant program created under federal law to strengthen smaller U.S. shipyards. It helps fund upgrades that make domestic ship construction and repair more efficient, more cost-effective, and higher in quality for both commercial work and Federal Government needs.
2) What laws created or authorized this program?
The program is tied to federal law, specifically Section 3506 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163) and the "Assistance to Small Shipyards" provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008.
3) Which agency administers this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD).
4) What funding round does this information describe?
This information describes the 2008 funding round for the program.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this round?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this round is 2008 SHIP.
6) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 20.814.
7) How much total funding was available in this 2008 round?
MARAD made a total of $10,000,000 available in grant funding for the 2008 round.
8) What is the purpose of the grant funds?
The grants are intended primarily for capital improvements and related infrastructure improvements at qualified shipyards. In practical terms, this points to investments in equipment, technology, and shipyard capabilities that directly improve productivity, quality, or competitiveness.
9) What kinds of projects does MARAD emphasize for this program?
The program emphasizes upgrades that strengthen smaller shipyards and improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality in ship construction and repair for commercial projects and Federal Government needs.
10) Are there restrictions on how the grant funds can be used?
Yes. The announcement includes clear limitations on the use of funds. Grant money generally cannot be used to construct buildings or other physical facilities, and it cannot be used to acquire land.
11) Is there any exception to the restriction on building construction or land acquisition?
Yes. The only exception is if the MARAD Administrator specifically approves the use because it is consistent with, and supplemental to, the capital and related infrastructure improvements being funded.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants may be shipyards themselves or state or local governments applying on behalf of shipyards.
13) What shipyards qualify as "small shipyards" under this opportunity?
To qualify, the shipyard must be located in a single geographic location, be situated in or near a maritime community, meet the definition of a small business concern under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632), and have no more than 600 production employees.
14) Does the shipyard have to be in one location to be eligible?
Yes. The shipyard must be located in a single geographic location.
15) Is there an employee limit for eligibility?
Yes. The shipyard must have no more than 600 production employees.
16) Does the shipyard have to be associated with a maritime community?
Yes. The shipyard must be situated in or near a maritime community.
17) Does the program require the shipyard to meet a small business definition?
Yes. The shipyard must meet the definition of a small business concern under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).
18) What type of funding is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as mandatory funding.
19) What is the instrument type used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a grant instrument type.
20) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a stated cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match according to the program rules.
21) What was the application deadline for the 2008 round?
Applications had to be received by the Maritime Administrator no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on February 25, 2008.
22) Were late applications accepted?
No. Late applications were not considered.
23) When was the notice posted and created?
The posting and creation date for the notice was February 19, 2008.
24) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 26, 2008.
25) Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Jean E. McKeever, Associate Administrator for Business and Workforce Development at MARAD.
26) How can the point of contact be reached?
The phone number provided for the help desk contact was 202-366-5737.
27) What should applicants do if they have difficulty accessing the full announcement?
The notice states that for questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement, applicants could contact the listed MARAD point of contact, Jean E. McKeever, at 202-366-5737.
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