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Grant Program - Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County | MIAPBC Through our Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program, we provide grants to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County to underwrite programs, initiatives, and activities related to the county’s marine industry and environment. Eligible efforts may include fishing, boating, marine education, and marine industry workforce development programs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties Schoolhouse Children’s Museum Captain Sandy’s Charities CareerSource Palm Beach County Center for Creative Education Chapman School of Seamanship Cox Science Center and Aquarium Florida Atlantic University Foundation Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park Friends of Manatee Lagoon, Inc. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Inlet Grove Middle & High School Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast Loggerhead Marinelife Center North Palm Beach Rowing Club Inc. Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation Palm Beach North Education Foundation Palm Beach Outrigger Canoe Club Palm Beach State College Foundation Pathway Capital Funding Inc. dba InclusiFi Sea Turtles Adventures Inc. The Friends of Jupiter Beach West Palm Beach Library Foundation Zoological Society of Palm Beach Inc. The Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program is funded through the proceeds from the annual Palm Beach International Boat Show held in March in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The boat show is owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County Inc. (MIAPBC), and has been produced annually for more than 40 years. The boat show makes a major economic impact on the region. The Palm Beach International Boat Show is also a much-loved annual tradition for local residents of the region, and is widely known as one of only a handful of must-attend, major events.
As a result, the MIAPBC has always given back to the community through sponsorships and underwriting of organizations. In 2023, the tradition of community giving was enhanced through a commitment by the MIAPBC to provide substantially larger funding each year so that the impact of the Boat Show is even more meaningful.
The Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program is funded through PBIBS ticket sales, optional ticket price add-ons, and other boat show-related activities.
It is our hope that successful, grant-underwritten projects will positively impact thousands of lives through inspiring programs, initiatives, and activities related to the county’s marine industry and environment, including fishing, boating, marine education, and marine industry workforce development programs. The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. (MIAPBC) is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1986.
Its mission is to promote and protect the sound growth of the marine industry in Palm Beach County for the benefit and education of its members, the community, and the environment. The MIAPBC brings the community two annual signature events: the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) and the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade.
The Palm Beach International Boat Show features billions of dollars of yachts and accessories, with an economic impact of $1. 05 billion statewide and $163. 1 million in Palm Beach County.
The MIAPBC supports more than 40 local, marine-related events and nonprofits that protect and promote the marine industry in Palm Beach County and beyond, with a portion providing scholarships to deserving students. Since its inception, the MIAPBC has donated more than $3. 5 million to local nonprofit organizations and scholarship candidates.
Eligibility and Requirements Recipients must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Recipients should be in existence for at least three years. Recipients must submit their current annual budget.
Recipients are required to be based or operating in Palm Beach County. The grant request should relate to programs, initiatives, and activities related to the county’s marine industry and environment, including fishing, boating, marine education, and marine industry workforce development. Preference will be given to organizations with annual budgets less than $10 million.
All organizations who receive funding are required to recognize the Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program (details in grant awardee’s contract). No grants will be given to individuals. Recipients can only request funds for one program or project.
Any questions regarding the Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program may be directed via email to info@marinepbc. org or call 561-863-0012. Award Amounts, Allowable Expenses, and Restrictions Grant requests will be considered up to $25,000 annually, per organization.
Programs that are funded include educational activities, curriculum development, field trips, outreach, in-house programs, and other education-related activities.
Expenses NOT allowed under this program: Salaries and administrative fees Review Criteria, Process, and Scoring A panel of local leaders will annually review and score all eligible grant applications using the following scoring criteria: Alignment with the Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program – 40 pts. Impact of the program or project as measured by the number of people affected and/or its promotional value – 40 pts.
Administrative and fiduciary excellence of the organization – 10 pts. Matching funds provided – 5 pts. Meaningful attention to inclusion of diverse participants and audiences – 5 pts.
September 2026 : Grant application opens October 30, 2026 : Grant application closes November 2026 - December 2026 : Grant applications reviewed November 30, 2026: 2026 Grant awards reports due December 2026 : Grant awards announced and recipients notified January 20, 2027 : Grant awards cocktail reception Programs that are funded by this grant must take place within one year, starting in February 2027 and ending no later than November 2027.
(Required with all submissions.) Copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service. A list of current officers and board of directors.
Budget for the program or project for which funds are requested. Current year annual operating budget for the organization applying. Copy of the organization’s most recent 990 filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Copy of the organization’s most recent Audited Financial Statement. Any agreements with partners for the potential project or program, if applicable. Letters of support are optional.
Print Application (opens PDF) Please Submit PDF application to info@marinepbc. org. If you encounter any issues, feel free to email us.
Grants are intended to fund specific projects or activities that serve a public or charitable purpose. Sponsorships are a tool we use to gain exposure and promote the MIAPBC. If an event sponsorship (such as a fishing tournament, gala, festival, etc.) is a better fit than grant funding, click below.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations based or operating in Palm Beach County, Florida. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back are due November 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back is funded by Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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