Opportunity Information: Apply for N0002425S4437
The U.S. Department of the Navy, through NAVSEA Headquarters (N00024), is inviting applications for the Navy's Grants for Improvement of Navy Ship Repair or Alterations Capability Program. This is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to help strengthen and expand the industrial capability needed to repair or alter U.S. Navy non-nuclear ships. The program is grounded in federal statute, specifically Section 2219 of Title 10 of the United States Code, which authorizes grants to shipyards and other qualified entities that perform repair or alteration work on non-nuclear vessels.
For the FY 2024 grant program funding associated with this notice, the Navy indicates that about $5,000,000 is currently available in total, with the possibility that additional funds could become available during the process or from other sources. The posted award ceiling is $5,000,000, and the Navy anticipates making up to 15 awards, suggesting that funding may be distributed across multiple recipients depending on the quality of proposals and program priorities.
The opportunity is listed under the funding activity category of Business and Commerce and carries CFDA number 12.031. The eligible applicant category is described broadly as "Others," which typically signals that eligibility is not limited to a narrow set of applicants but is instead defined by the program's statutory purpose and the detailed requirements in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). In practical terms, the core eligible group highlighted in the summary includes shipyards and other organizations that can demonstrably support repair or alteration capabilities for non-nuclear Navy ships.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number N0002425S4437 and an original application closing date of 2025-08-14. The notice was created on 2025-07-15. Applicants are directed to consult the full NOFO for the specific instructions on how to apply, the exact eligibility requirements, and any mandatory proposal elements, compliance obligations, and evaluation criteria the Navy will use to select awardees.Apply for N0002425S4437
- The NAVSEA HQ - N00024 in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Navy’s Grants for Improvement of Navy Ship Repair or Alterations Capability" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.031.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-14. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Department of the Navy's Grants for Improvement of Navy Ship Repair or Alterations Capability Program, offered through NAVSEA Headquarters (N00024). It is a discretionary grant program focused on strengthening and expanding the industrial capability needed to repair or alter U.S. Navy non-nuclear ships.
2) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to help improve capacity and capability within the industrial base that performs repair or alteration work on U.S. Navy non-nuclear vessels. The emphasis is on strengthening and expanding ship repair/alteration capability relevant to Navy needs.
3) Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Navy, through NAVSEA Headquarters (N00024).
4) Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The notice describes this as a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning awards are made competitively based on the Navy's evaluation of applications and program priorities, as described in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
5) What is the legal authority for the program?
The program is grounded in federal statute, specifically Section 2219 of Title 10 of the United States Code, which authorizes grants to shipyards and other qualified entities that perform repair or alteration work on non-nuclear vessels.
6) What types of ships does the program focus on?
The program is focused on U.S. Navy non-nuclear ships (non-nuclear vessels). The summary explicitly ties eligibility and purpose to repair or alteration capability for non-nuclear Navy ships.
7) How much funding is available under this notice?
For the FY 2024 grant program funding associated with this notice, the Navy indicates approximately $5,000,000 is currently available in total. The Navy also notes that additional funds may become available during the process or from other sources.
8) What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The posted award ceiling is $5,000,000.
9) How many awards does the Navy expect to make?
The Navy anticipates making up to 15 awards. Actual awards and amounts may vary based on proposal quality and program priorities.
10) Can additional funding become available after the opportunity is posted?
Yes. The Navy indicates there is a possibility that additional funds could become available during the process or from other sources.
11) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N0002425S4437.
12) What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date listed is 2025-08-14.
13) When was this notice created?
The notice was created on 2025-07-15.
14) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Business and Commerce.
15) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity carries CFDA number 12.031.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others." The summary highlights shipyards and other organizations that can demonstrably support repair or alteration capabilities for non-nuclear Navy ships. Applicants are directed to the full NOFO for the exact eligibility requirements.
17) Does "Others" mean eligibility is broad?
In this listing, "Others" typically signals that eligibility is not limited to a narrow, pre-defined applicant type and is instead determined by the program's statutory purpose and the detailed requirements in the NOFO. The summary points to shipyards and other qualified entities supporting non-nuclear Navy ship repair/alteration capability.
18) Where are the detailed application instructions and required proposal elements?
Applicants are instructed to consult the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific instructions on how to apply, exact eligibility requirements, mandatory proposal elements, compliance obligations, and the evaluation criteria used to select awardees.
19) What determines whether an applicant is selected for award?
Selections are based on the Navy's evaluation criteria and process described in the NOFO. The summary also indicates awards may depend on the quality of proposals and program priorities.
20) Is this program only for shipyards?
The summary highlights shipyards and also mentions "other organizations" or "other qualified entities" that perform or support repair or alteration work on non-nuclear Navy vessels. The NOFO provides the definitive eligibility language.
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