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Boating Access is a grant program from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that funds improvements to public waterway access infrastructure. Eligible projects include construction or rehabilitation of boat ramps, courtesy docks, boat lifts, breakwaters, marinas, and access roads.
Additional supported improvements include restrooms, fish cleaning stations, trash receptacles, lighting, camping areas, dredging, aquatic weed control, buoy installation, and water rights acquisition. Planning, construction, and environmental assessments are all allowable expenses. Applications are reviewed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Boating Advisory Council on a fiscal year cycle running July 1 through June 30.
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Boating Access Grant (BA) - Utah Outdoor Recreation Boating Access Grant (BA) Boating Access Grant (BA) – Ramps, courtesy docks, boat lifts, breakwaters, docks and marinas, access roads, bridges – Restrooms, fish cleaning stations, trash receptacles, lighting, park areas, pump-out stations, camping areas – Dredging, weed control, buoys, water rights – Planning, construction, environmental assessments, permitting – Signage, brochures, maps, websites Operation and maintenance – Launching and docking, facilities, navigation aids, engineering, outreach – On-site permanent and semi-permanent decontamination stations, clean/drain/dry areas, signage and other outreach media.
Submitted BA applications will be reviewed by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Aquatics Program, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Boating Program, and the Boating Advisory Council. Applications submitted will be for funding from July 1 – June 30, of the following fiscal year. Proposals will be reviewed during the months of December and January.
Applicants may be contacted to clarify the details and merits of their proposal. Applicants may also be requested to present in person or arrange an on-site tour of the proposed project to Advisory Council members.
In preparation for submitting an application, project proponents are encouraged to contact Craig Walker with the Division of Wildlife Resources at 385-834-1970 or via email at [email protected] for guidance and to discuss project details. Applications are due and must be in the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office on or before 5:00 p. m.
on October 30 , each year. Late proposals will not be accepted.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the Michigan grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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