Recreational Boat Safety Grant
Recreational Boat Safety Grant supports Idaho county sheriffs’ marine patrols, vessel inspections, equipment, and public education to promote awareness of boating safety issues.
Funder: Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Dates: October 31, 2027 (Annual marine law enforcement reporting)
Funding Amounts: County allocation specified in allocation letter; 50% matching funds required from the county vessel account
Summary: Supports Idaho county sheriffs’ marine law enforcement, boating safety education, equipment, and public outreach.
Key Information: Counties must have a certified boating safety instructor and provide at least one “Boat Idaho” course and one outreach event each federal fiscal year.
Description
The Recreational Boat Safety Grant is administered by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) boating program for Idaho county sheriffs. It supports marine law enforcement and boating safety education, bringing together on-water enforcement, vessel inspections, public instruction, and outreach to promote awareness of boating safety issues.
Funding supports the personnel, training, equipment, supplies, and maintenance needed for county marine programs. Counties identify their three highest marine law enforcement and boating safety education priorities for the federal fiscal year, along with planned patrol activity, vessel inspections, “Boat Idaho” classes, and public outreach events.
