Grant programs to enhance boating access and other boating-related activities from the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP), funding for transient tie-up facilities for boats 26' or longer from the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BigP), assistance for removal of derelict vessels from the Derelict Vessels Removal Grant Program and other boating-related grant programs.
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Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
Grant program to enhance boating access and other boating-related activities
Application Period
Closed. The next application period will open February 2019.
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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG)
Grant program for transient tie-up facilities for boats 26 feet or longer
Application Period
Open. Applications are due by August 10, 2018.
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Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program
Grant program to local governments for the removal of derelict vessels from Florida waters
Application Period
Open. Applications for the Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program are being accepted from June 25, 2018 through August 8, 2018. Application for the Rapid Removal Grant Program must be submitted by September 15, 2018.
Go To: MyFWC.com/DVgrant or call (850) 617-9540
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Boating Safety and Education Program
Grant program to improve boater knowledge of boating regulations and safe boating
Application Period
Pending availability of funding
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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.
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