Assistance Listing 20.813
Maritime Security Fleet Program or Ship Operations Cooperation Program
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Maritime Administration
Assistance Listing 20.813, “Maritime Security Fleet Program or Ship Operations Cooperation Program,” is a federal program administered by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides direct payment for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $307M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The MSP helps sustain a fleet of 60 active, commercially viable, militarily useful, privately-owned vessels operating under U.S. registry to meet national defense and other security requirements. Participating operators are required to make their ships and commercial transportation resources available upon request by the Secretary of Defense during times of war or national emergency.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 20.813
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
U.S. citizens and operators of U.S. flag vessels.
Intended beneficiaries: Profit organization and Industrialist/ Business person.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Authorized $5.23 million (FY 2021); and $5.3 million (FY2022-2025); $5.8 million (FY2026 - FY2028); $6.3 million (FY2029 - FY2031); $6.8 million (FY2032 - FY2035)
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 20.813. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 20.813?
20.813 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Maritime Security Fleet Program or Ship Operations Cooperation Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 20.813?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 20.813 provide?
The agency reported $307,000,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.