SHIPP Round 6
The online application portal for Round 6 of SHIPP will open September 1, 2026 and close September 30, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to use the time ahead of September 1 to plan their application. More information can be found in this news article.
SHIPP Round 5
The Request for Applications (RFA) for Round 5 of the Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP) was released on January 21, 2026 and closed on February 20, 2026. Final selections were approved on March 24, 2026 during a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors and applicants were notified by email of their selection status. Further details can be found in the press release for this round.
Background
Connecticut’s small ports, harbors, and marinas are keys to the economic health of our shoreline communities, as well as the state at large. This is why the Connecticut Port Authority is committed to strengthening their business and recreational use through the Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP).
Conceptualized in 2017, SHIPP allows us to fulfill one of our primary objectives—assisting municipalities across the state in strengthening the viability of the small ports, harbors, and marinas under their care. SHIPP Grants have enabled a range of infrastructure enhancements, from vital dredging projects to improvements such as wheelchair accessible ramps and docks.
The impact of SHIPP Grants to date
Revisions to SHIPP that will expand who may apply for grants are currently under review. For more information on those revisions, you can read about the proposed changes here.
Learn more about the next round of SHIPP grants in our News section.
Past SHIPP Recipients
Since inception, SHIPP Grants have made a significant impact across the coastline, with $22M+ in improvements to Connecticut’s small ports, harbors, and marinas.
For more information, please contact Fayola Haynes, Finance Director at: shipp@ctportauthority.com.
