Boating Infrastructure Grant
Forecasted
The Boating Infrastructure Grant from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission funds the development and improvement of public transient moorage facilities for large recreational motorboats.
Funder: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Tier 1: up to $300,000 per state annually; Tier 2: up to $1.5 million per project (national competition); 75% federal share, 25% non-federal match required.
Summary: Supports the development, renovation, and maintenance of transient moorage facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet and longer in Pennsylvania.
Key Information: This is a reimbursable grant; applicants must provide at least 25% match and facilities must remain open to the public for at least 25 years.
Description
The Boating Infrastructure Grant, administered by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, funds projects that develop, renovate, or maintain transient moorage facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet and longer. The program aims to enhance boating infrastructure on Pennsylvania's navigable waters, supporting the construction or improvement of transient slips, docks, navigational aids, and dockside utilities (such as electric, water, and pumpout stations). Projects must serve non-trailerable recreational vessels for transient stays (up to 15 days) and be open to the public.
