The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers the Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) program to provide funding for the development and maintenance of essential boating infrastructure facilities. This competitive grant is specifically designed to support transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels—pleasure vessels at least 26 feet long that typically stay up to ten days. States and territories eligible for this funding include the 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Established under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 and funded by the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, this program aims to enhance infrastructure for larger recreational boats, ensuring continued access and improved amenities nationwide. It supports the economic and recreational benefits of boating.
Opportunity ID: 176773
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00205 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Boating Infrastructure Grant Program – Tier 2, Competitive |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.622 — Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| 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 the Boating Infrastructure Grants Program (BIG) (16 U.S.C. 777g-1) to provide funding to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (States) for the development and maintenance of boating infrastructure facilities for transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels. Nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined as recreational vessels at least 26 feet long operated primarily for pleasure; or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter¿s pleasure. Transient means passing through or by a place, staying up to ten days. The Act amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777). Subsequent reauthorizations of the Act allow expenditures from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and the continuation of BIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/BIG/BIG-NOFA13-Tier2.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson, National BIG Coordinator, 703-358-1748
Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov Email:Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The RFA has been updated to reflect the Sept. 30, 2012 expiration date of the OMB Control Number (1018-0109) and an updated burden estimate for the number of hours expected to complete the application (40 instead of 50). | Sep 07, 2012 | |
| Cost share is required. | Sep 07, 2012 | |
| Jun 15, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00205 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Boating Infrastructure Grant Program – Tier 2, Competitive |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.622 — Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| 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 the Boating Infrastructure Grants Program (BIG) (16 U.S.C. 777g-1) to provide funding to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (States) for the development and maintenance of boating infrastructure facilities for transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels. Nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined as recreational vessels at least 26 feet long operated primarily for pleasure; or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter¿s pleasure. Transient means passing through or by a place, staying up to ten days. The Act amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777). Subsequent reauthorizations of the Act allow expenditures from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and the continuation of BIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/BIG/BIG-NOFA13-Tier2.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson, National BIG Coordinator, 703-358-1748
Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov Email:Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00205 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Boating Infrastructure Grant Program – Tier 2, Competitive |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.622 — Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| 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 the Boating Infrastructure Grants Program (BIG) (16 U.S.C. 777g-1) to provide funding to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (States) for the development and maintenance of boating infrastructure facilities for transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels. Nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined as recreational vessels at least 26 feet long operated primarily for pleasure; or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter¿s pleasure. Transient means passing through or by a place, staying up to ten days. The Act amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777). Subsequent reauthorizations of the Act allow expenditures from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and the continuation of BIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/BIG/BIG-NOFA13-Tier2.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson, National BIG Coordinator, 703-358-1748
Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov Email:Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00205 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Boating Infrastructure Grant Program – Tier 2, Competitive |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.622 — Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| 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 the Boating Infrastructure Grants Program (BIG) (16 U.S.C. 777g-1) to provide funding to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (States) for the development and maintenance of boating infrastructure facilities for transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels. Nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined as recreational vessels at least 26 feet long operated primarily for pleasure; or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter¿s pleasure. Transient means passing through or by a place, staying up to ten days. The Act amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777). Subsequent reauthorizations of the Act allow expenditures from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and the continuation of BIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/BIG/BIG-NOFA13-Tier2.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Vigfusson, National BIG Coordinator, 703-358-1748
Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov Email:Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 176773 Full Announcement-2 -> big tier 2 fy 2013 rfa v2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christy Vigfusson, National BIG Coordinator, 703-358-1748 Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov 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 | PKG00127352 | Jun 14, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
176773 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
176773 SF424B-1.1.pdf
176773 SF424C-1.0.pdf
176773 SF424D-1.1.pdf
176773 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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