FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS FOR TRANSIENT BOATING PROJECTS
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces the anticipated availability of grant funds under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP). BIGP provides funding for the construction, renovation, or maintenance of boating infrastructure for transient, those staying at a facility for 15 days or less, recreational vessels at least 26 feet long that are used primarily for pleasure. State and local governments, Native American tribes, Port Districts, Nonprofit Organizations, Private Operators and State Agencies are eligible to apply. Pre-application for grant funding for fiscal year 2019-20 will be accepted beginning April 18, 2019 through June 1, 2019. Final applications must be received by FWC before close of business on July 1, 2019. Applications received after the deadline will be ineligible for consideration. Program guidelines, application forms, and sample applications may be downloaded from the FWC website https://myfwc.com/boating/grants-programs/bigp/. For more information email BIGP@MyFWC.com or call (850)488-5600.
