State Maritime Schools
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To educate and train future merchant marine officers at the State Maritime Academies (SMA). The education and training of these students prepares them to graduate and enter the maritime industry in numerous capacities, including crewing merchant vessels, maritime opportunities ashore and also to be available during national emergencies or contingencies.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- School District Government
State institutions of higher education. Assistance is limited to one maritime academy in any one State.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Need for training must be established and school must satisfy established maritime training standards The final award is approved by the Maritime Administrator. For cooperative agreements relating to SIP program marking activities, final award determinations will be made by appropriate MARAD program officials at HQ (and 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards will apply).
Program details & compliance
Description
To educate and train future merchant marine officers at the State Maritime Academies (SMA). The education and training of these students prepares them to graduate and enter the maritime industry in numerous capacities, including crewing merchant vessels, maritime opportunities ashore and also to be available during national emergencies or contingencies.
Mission Categories
Primary: Maritime
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Operation and maintenance of the State Maritime Schools/Academies; training vessel fuel, maintenance and repair of training vessels loaned by Federal Government; student incentive payments to selected U.S. qualified students; and marketing activities related to the Student Incentive Payment (SIP) Program.
Required Documentation
Formal application from State Governor setting forth evidence of establishment of school; State appropriation funds must be provided to the SMA’s that must match the federal funds provided by MARAD in direct payments; suitable curriculum and facilities. Maintain the training vessels in accordance with US Coast Guard regulations and maintain safety and seaworthiness guidelines. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
This program has no statutory formula