The Maritime Administration is providing grants to small shipyards under the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The program has $8,750,000 available for grants to support capital and related improvements to qualified shipyard facilities. The goal is to foster efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. Potential applicants should note that only a small percentage of applicants will be funded due to the high volume of applications expected. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • The application period starts on April 1, 2025, and ends on May 15, 2025. • Applications must be submitted online through Grants.gov. • The estimated funding available is $8,750,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $1. • The opportunity is open to small businesses. • The program aims to support small shipyards in improving their facilities and operations.