PRESS RELEASES
May 18, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ian Bennitt | ibennitt@balljanik.com
SCA is Leading Advocate Securing $117.5 Million in Small Shipyard Assistance Grant Funding
$100 million in the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and $17.5 million in the 2009 Appropriation Omnibus have been allocated to the Maritime Administration for the Small Shipyard Assistance Program. SCA was the leading advocate for increased funding levels, as well as expanding program applicability to cover more shipyards. The grants are competitive based and can be used for capital improvements and training. For more information, please click the following link: http://www.marad.dot.gov/ships_shipping_landing_page/small_shipyard_grants/small_shipyard_grants.htm
Please contact SCA with any questions you may have regarding the Small Shipyard Assistance Program.