Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act

The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program - Tier 1 provides funding to states for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure facilities for transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet long. The program aims to support the development of facilities that provide public access and benefits to eligible users. Some examples of eligible activities include the construction of boat slips, piers, mooring buoys, and fuel stations, as well as the provision of amenities such as restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. The program requires a minimum non-Federal match of 25% of project costs, and the maximum Federal award per state is $200,000. Key considerations for applicants include the need to provide public access, to limit use of overnight docks and moorings to eligible vessels, and to ensure that the facility serves its intended purpose for its useful life. The following are some key points to consider: • The program is open to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several territories. • The maximum Federal award per state is $200,000. • The program requires a minimum non-Federal match of 25% of project costs. • Eligible activities include the construction of boat slips, piers, mooring buoys, and fuel stations, as well as the provision of amenities such as restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities. • The program has specific requirements for public access, facility maintenance, and user fees.