For Immediate Release: 6/30/2016

Boating Infrastructure Grants Available for Marina Operators

Contact:
Dennis Weber
(916) 651-8724

 

 

Sacramento, Calif.– California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is accepting applications for the National Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG). Applicants must submit a grant application to DBW on or before Aug. 11, 2016.

BIG is a competitive program open to both publicly owned and privately owned marinas to renovate or construct visitor docks, restrooms, gangways and dockside utility hook-ups. The program is funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, for transient boat dock improvements. Nationally, an estimated $4 million is available for Tier I projects and $9 million is available for Tier II projects to both publicly owned and privately owned marinas to install or upgrade visitor tie-up facilities for recreational boats 26 feet or greater in length. Eligible projects include the renovation or construction of visitor docks, restrooms, gangways, and dockside utility hook-ups.

Applicants should first review the federal guidelines to determine if they meet the necessary requirements. Marina operators eligible to compete in this program should contact Ron Kent at Ron.Kent@parks.ca.gov or (916) 327-1819.

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Division of Boating and Waterways Mission

DBW is a division within California State Parks. The division provides safe and convenient public access to California’s waterways and leadership in promoting safe, enjoyable and environmentally sound recreational boating.

California State Parks Mission

To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high quality outdoor recreation.

 




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