Author: Jay Kravitz

Program Name: Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Loan Guarantee Description: Applicant communities, CDBG entitlement or non-entitlement types, may receive a loan guarantee directly or designate another public entity, such as an industrial development authority, to carry out their Section 108 assisted...

Program Name: Ferry Boat Program Discretionary Grants Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: Assists states to construct ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities by funding up to 80% of the cost of the project. The estimated amount available for grants in 2012 is...

Program Name: Community Adjustment and Investment Program Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Loan Description: Assists U.S. companies doing business in areas of the country that have been negatively affected by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). CAIP loans allow for the payment of fees on...

Program Name: Tax Exempt Bonds Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Dedicated Revenue Description: Attractive financing options for small business manufacturers having sizeable expansion or construction projects who need up to $10 million. Borrowers benefit from longer term financing at lower than normal interest rates because...

Program Name: New Markets Tax Credits Program Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Tax Incentive Description: Attracts investment capital to low-income communities by permitting individual and corporate investors to receive a tax credit against their Federal income taxes in exchange for equity investments in specialized financial institutions...

Program Name: Coastal Zone Management Program Resource Type: Federal State: USA Agency: Program Source: Grant Description: Authorized by the coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to address coastal management issues in all coastal states, Great lakes states, and territories. Federal program awards to 34 states in FY 2011...

Program Name: National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: Dedicated to advocating for and promoting the strength of marine manufacturing, the sales and service networks of its members, and the boating lifestyle. Founded in 1979. Over 1000 corporate members. Website:...

Program Name: Association of Certified Marine Surveyors (ACMS) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: Dedicated to furthering and enhancing the marine surveying trade through communication, cooperation between individuals, and the offering of the latest technical education and support. Founded in 1998. Website: http://www.acms-usa.com/...

Program Name: American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: Dedicated to its heritage of technical principles built upon the commitment of each member to uncompromised professionalism and pursuit of the highest standards of business and personal conduct. Website: http://www.navalengineers.org/...

Program Name: International Propeller Club of the United States Resource Type: Business Collaboration State: USA Agency: Program Source: Description: Dedicated to the enhancement and well-being of all interests of the maritime community on a national and international basis. Our goal is to educate legislators and the public...