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Find similar grantsBoating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) is sponsored by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). This program provides support for tie-up facilities for transient recreational boats 26 feet or longer (non-trailerable).
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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) | FWC Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) Update to Application Submissions Starting in 2026, paper and digital applications will no longer be accepted. Please create an account and utilize the Boating Access Programs Application System to draft and submit your application.
Boating Access Programs Application System The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) provides funding through competitive grants for tie-up facilities for transient recreational boats 26 feet or longer (non-trailerable). This program is funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Technical Assistance for Applicants The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently hosted online technical assistance sessions for potential applicants interested in the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. A recording of one of the sessions is available to view below. Also, a copy of the presentation used during the sessions is available for download from the Related Documents below.
For more information, email BIGP@MyFWC. com or call (850)488-5600. January : Technical Assistance Sessions take place January – April : Potential applicants reach out to FWC for guidance April 1 – June 1 : FWC assists applicants in developing proposals July 1 : Applications due to FWC by 5:00 p.
m. (Applications received after 7/1 will not be considered) July : FWC review of applications. August : Florida Tier I & Tier 2 selections are announced.
FWC enters applications into the FGTS and prepares applications for submission into GrantSolutions. gov September : FWC recommendations are due to USFWS through GrantSolutions. gov April : USFWS notifies FWC and announces awards.
Award does not necessarily guarantee funding, which is contingent upon: Receiving all required permits Receiving all required compliance documents Successful disbursement of funds from USFWS. Grantee provides documentation to FWC that the required permits (FLDEP; USACE) have been acquired for the awarded project.
FWC submits permits through the compliance process Once all requirements are met, USFWS obligates funding and FWC and applicant enter into Subrecipient Agreement and work can begin. Proposals are due to FWC no later than 5:00 PM on 07/01/2026 Proposals are to be drafted and submitted via the FWC Boating Access Programs Application System and not submitted directly to GrantSolutions.
gov. Follow published rules closely, as detailed in the Federal Final BIG Rule (50 CFR Part 86) . Types of Funding Available There are two types of grants, Tier I and Tier II: In any given funding cycle, the State of Florida may receive a total of $300,000 for Tier I projects. All Tier I projects must meet the eligibility requirements of 50 CFR 86.
20. Each Tier I project cannot exceed $300,000; however, the State of Florida may select one (1) or as many Tier I projects as are eligible so long as the aggregate of these projects does not total more than that year's funding cycle allotment. Tier One projects compete against other Florida projects for funding.
In any given funding cycle, and on a nationally competitive basis, the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program expects to make available between $9 million and $14 million for Tier II projects nationally. There is no dollar limit for Tier II projects, although the Federal share of funding cannot exceed $1. 5 million dollars per project.
All Tier II projects must meet the eligibility requirements of 50 CFR 86. 20. Each project will compete nationally against every other project in Tier II.
Tier II projects compete against other Florida projects and if selected by the committee, they compete on a national Level. Eligible Applicants: Local Governments, Native American Tribes, Port Districts, Nonprofit Organizations, Private Organizations, State Agencies, some special purpose districts, if legally authorized to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation facilities.
Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: Construction or renovation of boating infrastructure such as: fixed piers and breakwaters mooring buoys and mooring systems Engineering, planning, and permitting Installation of navigational aids Production of educational materials If you have any questions, send email to BigP@MyFWC. com or call 850-488-5600 .
Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act On November 15, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("IIJA"), Pub. L.
No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act ("the Act"). Pub. L.
No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52. The Act strengthens Made in America Laws and will bolster America’s industrial base, protect national security, and support high-paying jobs.
The Act requires that no later than May 14, 2022—180 days after the enactment of the IIJA—the head of each covered Federal agency shall ensure that “none of the funds made available for a Federal financial assistance program for infrastructure, including each deficient program, may be obligated for a project unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States.
” (Build America, Buy America Act, P. L. 117-58, Secs 70911 - 70917.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service BABA Fact Sheet The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Made in America Office released its additional guidance for implementing the Build America, Buy America Act , 2 CFR 184, on August 23, 2023. The new guidance is effective on October 23, 2023.
On April 18, 2022, the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Made in America Office released its initial guidance for implementing the Build America, Buy America Act (pdf) . Boating Access Grant Programs Technical Assistance 2026 Recording of a 2026 technical assistance session for applicants interested in the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.
Boating Access Programs Application System 2026 Boating Grants Technical Assistance Presentation Application to Award Timeline BIGP Sample Written Proposal BIGP Applicant Guide from SOBA BIGP Rule (50 CFR Part 86) BIGP Written Proposal Instructions AA Marina, LLP (Jensen Beach) Four Fish Marina Expansion Camachee Island Company, St. Augustine Harborage Marina (St.
Petersburg) Salt Creek Transient Dock Expansion Lofton Island Partners, LLC Melbourne Riverwalk Marina Safe Harbor Marathon Marina Windward Amelia Island Marina Owner LLC Windward Amelia Island Marina Pelican's Perch Transient Marina Davis Islands Transient Dockage and Mooring
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local Governments, Native American Tribes, Port Districts, Nonprofit Organizations, Private Organizations, State Agencies, and some special purpose districts, if legally authorized to acquire and develop public outdoor …. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) are due July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) is funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
The EPA Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million on May 5 for 20-30 Farmer-to-Farmer demonstration grants of $1.5M-$2.5M each across EPA Regions 3-8. Applications close June 19, 2026. The geographic scope spans from Pennsylvania to Texas — eighteen states drained by the Mississippi-Atchafalaya system — and the funding model rebuilds the federal conservation playbook around farmer-led demonstrations rather than top-down agency design.
Read articleEPA's Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million for the Farmer-to-Farmer grant program on May 5, 2026, with 20–30 awards of $1.5M to $2.5M each across EPA Regions 3–8 and a June 19, 2026 deadline. The funding rewards farmer-led organizations that can demonstrate working-lands conservation at scale. Here is how the eligibility, partnership structure, and watershed geography actually decide the awards.
Read articleEPA's Gulf of America Farmer-to-Farmer program awards $1.5M-$2.5M grants for farmer-led organizations scaling regenerative agriculture. Applications due June 19, 2026.
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