Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
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Boating Infrastructure Grant Program supports public entities and private marina owners, operators, and developers in building and maintaining infrastructure to serve transient recreational boats.
Funder: Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Tier 1: small projects | Tier 2: large projects
Summary: Supports construction, renovation, or maintenance of boating infrastructure for transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet long.
Key Information: Public entities and private-sector marina owners, operators, and developers apply through the state.
Description
The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program, offered through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, supports construction, renovation, and maintenance of infrastructure serving transient recreational vessels. Established in 1998, the program uses funds from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Its focus is on vessels at least 26 feet long that are used primarily for pleasure.
The program offers two grant levels to distinguish smaller infrastructure projects from larger ones. Tier 1 supports small projects, with funding decisions made at the state level. Tier 2 supports large projects through a highly competitive selection process conducted by a national ranking team. Public entities and private-sector marina owners, operators, and developers can apply through the state.
