This grant, established by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998, is designed to provide essential funding for the development and maintenance of facilities catering to transient nontrailerable recreational vessels. Specifically, it targets vessels 26 feet in length or longer, operated primarily for pleasure, or those leased, rented, or chartered for recreational purposes. Eligible applicants include States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and U.S. territories. The program supports critical boating infrastructure projects, enhancing access and safety for larger recreational boats. For instance, in FY 2009, over $12.4 million was awarded for 14 projects across 11 states, with approximately $10 million anticipated for FY 2010. The requirements for participation were finalized and published in the Federal Register in 2001.
Opportunity ID: 47688
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-BIG-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Tier II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.622 — Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) established BIG to provide funding to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories for the development and maintenance of facilities for transient nontrailerable recreational vessels. Nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined in the law as recreational vessels 26 feet in length or longer operated primarily for pleasure; or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latters pleasure. The Act amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (Wallop-Breaux Act; 16 U.S.C. 777). Subsequent reauthorizations of the Act have allowed for the continuation of BIG.
In FY 2009, more than $12.4 million in Tier II grants were awarded to 11 States across the United States for 14 boating infrastructure projects. We anticipate awarding approximately $10 million in BIG Tier II funding for FY 2010. The final rule establishing the requirements for participation in BIG was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2001 (66 FR 5282). Additional information about the Boating Infrastructure Grant program is on the web at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/BIG/BIG.htm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson
Biologist – Grants Phone 703-358-1748 Email:christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Please note, Puerto Rico is required to provide at least 75% cost share. The first $200,000 of match requirement will not be waived. | Jun 22, 2009 | |
| Jun 22, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-BIG-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Tier II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.622 — Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) established BIG to provide funding to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories for the development and maintenance of facilities for transient nontrailerable recreational vessels. Nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined in the law as recreational vessels 26 feet in length or longer operated primarily for pleasure; or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latters pleasure. The Act amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (Wallop-Breaux Act; 16 U.S.C. 777). Subsequent reauthorizations of the Act have allowed for the continuation of BIG.
In FY 2009, more than $12.4 million in Tier II grants were awarded to 11 States across the United States for 14 boating infrastructure projects. We anticipate awarding approximately $10 million in BIG Tier II funding for FY 2010. The final rule establishing the requirements for participation in BIG was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2001 (66 FR 5282). Additional information about the Boating Infrastructure Grant program is on the web at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/BIG/BIG.htm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson
Biologist – Grants Phone 703-358-1748 Email:christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-BIG-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Tier II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.622 — Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 25, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) established BIG to provide funding to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories for the development and maintenance of facilities for transient nontrailerable recreational vessels. Nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined in the law as recreational vessels 26 feet in length or longer operated primarily for pleasure; or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latters pleasure. The Act amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (Wallop-Breaux Act; 16 U.S.C. 777). Subsequent reauthorizations of the Act have allowed for the continuation of BIG.
In FY 2009, more than $12.4 million in Tier II grants were awarded to 11 States across the United States for 14 boating infrastructure projects. We anticipate awarding approximately $10 million in BIG Tier II funding for FY 2010. The final rule establishing the requirements for participation in BIG was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2001 (66 FR 5282). Additional information about the Boating Infrastructure Grant program is on the web at http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/BIG/BIG.htm. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson
Biologist – Grants Phone 703-358-1748 Email:christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 47688 Full Announcement-1 -> big tier ii fy 2010 rfa – revised.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christy Vigfusson Biologist – Grants Phone 703-358-1748 Email: christy_vigfusson@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.622 | PKG00012375 | Jun 01, 2009 | Sep 25, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47688 SF424-2.0.pdf
47688 SF424D-1.1.pdf
47688 SF424C-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
47688 SF424B-1.1.pdf
47688 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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