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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program is a funding initiative administered by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that provides ,000 to . 5 million for the construction and improvement of boating facilities for transient recreational vessels over 26 feet in length. Eligible projects include tie-up facilities and supporting infrastructure designed to accommodate large cruising boats.
With over 675,000 large cruising vessels in the United States, the program addresses growing demand for quality transient boating access. Applicants are typically state agencies or eligible entities with jurisdiction over public waterways and recreational boating infrastructure.
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Boating Infrastructure | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program provides funds for tie-up facilities and support facilities for transient vessels greater than 26 feet in length for stays of up to 15 days.
Established in 1998, the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) provides funding to states to provide greater access to the recreational, cultural, historic, scenic and natural resources within the United States for boats that are 26 feet or more in length (large cruising boats). There are over 675,000 large cruising boats in the U.S. which have a significant economic impact on waterfront communities.
The BIG program funds projects designed to improve docking and comfort facilities to better accommodate these boats.
Projects funded through the BIG program have many benefits, including: Strengthening local community ties to transient boaters and marine manufacturers Raising awareness of the economic benefits of recreational boating Promoting public/private partnerships and entrepreneurial opportunities Providing continuity of access to coastal communities Promoting awareness of transient boating opportunities Providing areas of safe harbor for transient boaters By partnering with state boating agencies, funds directed through the Boating Infrastructure Grant program in the U.S. have expanded opportunities for boating and water-related recreation and the economies and communities they support.
Funds for the BIG program are provided annually from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and are derived from excise taxes on fishing equipment, motorboat and small engine fuels, import duties, and interest on the fund. Latest Stories and Topics Boating Infrastructure Grants Support MEGADOCK, Boating Community, and Waterfront Access Boating offers a gateway to the outdoors, adventure, and a unique way to travel.
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FY 2025 BIG Tier 1 Funding by State Spreadsheet showing FY2025 Boating Infrastructure Grant Tier 1 fund allocations, by state. Projects have been selected pending additional review and approval. FY 2025 BIG Tier 2 Funding Spreadsheet showing FY2025 Boating Infrastructure Grant Tier 2 funding, by state.
BIG Tier 2 is a competitive grant program. Projects have been selected pending additional review and approval. FY 2025 BIG Tier 2 Funded Applications Summaries Brief summaries of projects funded in FY2025 through the competitive Tier 2 Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.
Projects are organized alphabetically by state and name. FY 2024 BIG Tier 2 Funded Application Summaries Brief summaries of projects funded in FY2024 through the competitive Tier 2 Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Projects are organized alphabetically by state and name.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the North Carolina grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $200,000 - $1,500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Water Resources Development Grant Program is a competitive grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality funding water infrastructure, stream restoration, and coastal storm damage mitigation projects across the state. The program operates on an annual spring application cycle, with the current 2026 cycle closing on June 30, 2026. Eligible applicants include state and local government entities as well as organizations participating in NRCS-EQIP stream restoration projects. Award amounts are not specified in advance and vary based on project scope and available funding each cycle.
The Mobile Sources Emissions Reduction Grants program is a grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality that funds replacement of older, higher-emitting diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. Administered by the NC Division of Air Quality (DAQ), the program supports repowering, vehicle replacement, conversion to alternative fuels, and expansion of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle use to reduce NOx emissions and greenhouse gases statewide. Any private or public entity with a physical presence in North Carolina is eligible, provided the equipment has been operational for at least two years and replacement vehicles operate at least 70% of the time in NC for five years. Over .1 million was awarded in 2024.
The 205(j) Water Quality Planning Grants is a competitive grant program from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, funded by the U.S. EPA, that supports water quality management planning across North Carolina. Projects may involve identifying the nature and causes of water quality problems, developing EPA 9-Element Watershed Restoration Plans for USGS HUC units, mapping stormwater infrastructure, conducting engineering designs for stormwater best management practices, and assessing pollutant sources. Grants are exclusively available to regional Councils of Government (COGs), which may partner with public sector organizations. A match is preferred but not required. Funded projects may run up to 18 months, with funds disbursed on a quarterly reimbursement basis. The RFP is released annually in summer, with proposals due in fall. For 2025, the RFP opened July 25, 2025, with proposals due September 18, 2025.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
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.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.