Fiscal Year 2025-26 Boating Access Grant Program
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business to enhance boating access facilities and attract more visitors. You can receive financial support for planning, construction, and management projects like ramps, docks, and restroom facilities that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means better amenities for your customers and a boost for your local boating community.
Applying for this program is straightforward, with no strict payback requirements. This makes it easier for your business to invest in improvements that will not only benefit your operations but also enrich the boating experience for everyone. The funds allow you to promote outreach and education, helping you reach a wider audience and strengthen your presence in the local market.
Don't miss out on this chance to make meaningful improvements. With grant funding available, you can elevate your business and create a welcoming environment for boaters, ensuring they keep coming back.
Financing Details
Type of Financing
This program offers grants for eligible boating access projects. Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid, which means you can focus on improving your facilities without the burden of loans or high interest rates.
Eligible Expenses
The funds can be used for various expenses, including:
- Planning and design of boating access facilities.
- Construction of facilities like ramps, docks, and restrooms.
- Amenities for boaters, such as picnic tables, lighting, and signage.
- Operation and maintenance of existing boating access facilities.
- Outreach and education about boating access and aquatic invasive species.
Restrictions and Fees
Funds cannot be used for expenses like enforcement of regulations or certain non-related operational costs. Additionally, there are generally no application fees associated with this program, making it an accessible option for your business.
Qualifications
- Place of Business: Must be located in specific states where the program is available.
- Number of Employees: No minimum or maximum number of employees required.
- Company Revenue: No minimum or maximum revenue qualifications.
- Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
- Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.
Disqualifications:
- No specific disqualifications mentioned.
Description
This program offers funding for projects that improve boating access facilities and related amenities. You can receive financial support for activities like planning, constructing, and providing educational outreach. This is a great chance for your business to enhance facilities such as ramps, loading docks, restrooms, and other amenities that will attract more boaters.
The funds can be used for a variety of purposes including design, construction, and management of access facilities. You can also invest in amenities that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring that all boaters can enjoy your facilities. Outreach and education about available boating access are also supported, helping to promote your business to a wider audience.
Importantly, there are no strict payback requirements for these funds, making it easier for your business to invest in projects that will boost your local boating community. With these funds, you can make meaningful improvements that benefit both your business and the boating community.
Program Steps
Visit the Program Website. Navigate to the official program website for further details and application guidance.
Gather Necessary Documentation. Prepare the following documents to support your application:
- Detailed project description
- Project budget
- Plans or drawings of the proposed improvements
- Evidence of community or stakeholder support
- Compliance statement with the Americans with Disabilities Act (if applicable)
Complete the Application Form. Fill out the application form provided on the program website, ensuring all required fields are properly filled.
Submit Your Application. Send in your completed application along with the gathered documentation through the specified submission channels on the website.
Follow Up. After submission, monitor the application status and be prepared to respond to any requests for additional information from the program administrators.