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Congress was expected to pass another short-term spending bill, or continuing resolution, by February 18, thus funding the federal government through March 11 under the 2021 fiscal year budget. While doing so will delay the next round of Small Shipyard Grant applications and awards, the program looks like a sure bet for the 2022 fiscal year budget."Funding for Small Shipyard Grants in the FY2022 budget looks very promising," said Dave Matsuda, a former U.S. Maritime Administrator who now leadsthe Small Shipyard Grant Coalition. "This is the year in which President Riden requested funds for the program-the first time any president has done so. Proposals in the House and Senate both have included funding for the program, so all signs are pointing to a 2022 round of grants."Matsuda estimates Congress will appropriate $20 million for the Small Shipyard Grant program in the 2022 budget. Basic parameters and the application schedule will likely be the same as in years past, Matsuda said, meaning grantapplications will be due within 60 days of the enactment of the law, with award recipients announced within 120 days of the enactment of the law. |