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Grant Programs

Boating and Waterways offers funding to enhance recreational boating access through grant programs that include:

Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
Grant program to enhance boating access and other boating-related activities

Application Period

2008: March 21 - May 20

Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BigP)
Grant program for transient tie-up facilities for boats 26’ or longer

Application Period

2007: July 27 - October 5

Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program
Grant program to local governments for the removal of derelict vessels from Florida waters

Application Period

Program did not receive funding for 2007.

Boating Safety and Education Program
Grant program to improve boater knowledge of boating regulations and safe boating

Application Period

Pending availability of funding.

Other Grant Programs
Grant programs to fund boater education and safety, aids to navigation, and other projects to enhance recreational boating in Florida may be established as funding is received. Consult this site for any future additions.

Related Grant Programs

Florida Communities Trust - DCA

Clean Marina Program - DEP

Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program - DEP

Greenways and Trails - DEP

Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program - DCA

Florida Inland Navigation District

West Coast Inland Navigation District

Coastal Partnership Initiative