b'NEWSWIRENEWSWIRE Get Ready to Apply forMARAD Small Shipyard GrantsT heSmallShipyardGrantMARAD makes the announcementUnfortunately,fundingforthepro-Program overseen by the U.S.(PVA will notify you when that oc- gramwillbereducedfromlevelsof MaritimeAdministrationcurs), there will be a 60-day period inrecentyears.Becauseofmorestrin-(MARAD)willacceptproposalswhich to submit an application. gent budgetary caps, Congress has ap-forfundinglaterthismonth.Oncepropriated only $8.75 million for the current fiscal 2024 funding round.Eachyear,severalPVAAssociate Members that operate shipyards have successfully competed for funds un-der this popular program. According-ly,PVAslegislativeagendaincludes advocacy for generous funding for the Small Shipyard Grant Program.An applicant may submit a grant pro-posal to (1) make capital and related Donations Make a Difference:Donations Make a Difference: improvementstoqualifiedshipyardAnnual gifts Annual gifts facilities to promote efficiency, com- Planned giving Planned giving petitiveoperations,andqualityshipMemorials Memorials construction,repair,andreconfigu-Tributes to honor a birthday, anniversary or other Tributes to honor a birthday, anniversary or otherration, and/or (2) provide training for special eventspecial event tching giftsworkers in shipbuilding, ship repair,Employer ma Employer matching giftsand associated industries.The Passenger Vessel Foundation, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The Foundation was begun to The Passenger Vessel Foundation, Inc is a 501(c)(3) ensure that the passenger vessel industry continues itsThe federal grant can cover up to 75 nonprofit corporation. The Foundation was begun to dedication to furthering education and development ofpercent of the projects cost (although ensure that the passenger vessel industry continues its safety resources. anapplicationproposingahigher dedication to furthering education and development of For More Information and to Donate Onlinenon-federalcost-sharemayhavean safety resources.Please Visit: pvfoundation.com/donate/ easiertimeofbeingselectedforap-For More Information and to Donate Onlineproval).Itsacompetitiveprogram, Please Visit: pvfoundation.com/donate/ andthenumberofapplicantseach Supporting the passenger vessel industrythrough education and safety resources. yearalwaysexceedstheamountof Supporting the passenger vessel industry funding that can be awarded.through education and safety resources. Foradditionalinformation,contact MARADsOfficeofShipyardsand MarineEngineering.Thephone numberis202-366-5737.Theemail issmallshipyardgrants@dot.gov.The Contact Us At: Small Shipyard Grant Program web-Email: info@pvfoundation.comWebsite: pvfoundation.com page is here. FOGHORN 54Contact Us At:Email: info@pvfoundation.comWebsite: pvfoundation.com'