Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS FOR BOATING SAFETY AND EDUCATION

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces the availability of grant funds under the Florida Boating Safety and Education Grant Program (FBSEGP). Grant funds will be used for the development and implementation of local, regional and statewide projects targeting improved boater awareness of safe boating practices among Florida’s boating public.

Projects must enhance recreational boating safety. Innovative projects are encouraged, especially those that complement and reinforce the Commission's critical boating safety messaging based on the analysis of Florida's annual boating accident statistics. Proposals should include a system to measure the effectiveness of the project.

County governments and municipalities of the State of Florida, other governmental entities, and registered 501-C3 Not-For-Profit organizations that have a proven record of direct involvement in boating safety education initiatives in Florida are eligible to apply.

Applications for grant funding for fiscal year 2015-2016 will be accepted beginning April 21, 2015. Applications must be received by FWC before close of business on June 5, 2015. Applications received after the deadline will be ineligible for consideration. Program guidelines and application form may be downloaded from the website http://myfwc.com/boating/grant-programs/safety-and-education/. For more information, email [e-mail] or call [phone].