Opportunity Information: Apply for F25AS00377
F25AS00377 is a FY 2025 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Program, authorized by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) and codified at 16 U.S.C. 777g-1. The program is funded through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and is designed to improve recreational boating access and amenities nationwide. The need is significant: while there are about 11 million registered motorized recreational vessels in the U.S., roughly 596,000 of them are 26 feet or longer, and these larger boats often require more specialized marina and docking facilities than smaller vessels.
This specific notice is for BIG Tier 1 grants, which support the construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure that serves transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet in length. In this context, "transient" generally means boats that are passing through and staying no more than 15 days. The vessels must be operated, leased, rented, or chartered primarily for pleasure, meaning the focus is on recreational boating rather than commercial or industrial marine uses. The grant can fund a broad range of items considered "boating infrastructure," including the structures, equipment, accessories, and services needed or considered desirable for a facility to accommodate eligible transient vessels.
A key program condition is public access. Even if a project is located at a privately owned facility, any infrastructure supported with BIG funds must provide public access for eligible boaters. In other words, BIG dollars are intended to expand or improve facilities that the boating public can use, not create exclusive amenities limited to a private membership or closed user group.
Eligibility to apply is limited and structured around state and territorial administration. Only Governor-designated State agencies in the 50 States, along with the District of Columbia (through the Mayor-designated agency), and the eligible territories and commonwealths (Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) may submit applications. Individual marinas, local governments, nonprofits, and private entities cannot apply directly to this federal opportunity; instead, those organizations typically participate through their designated State or territorial agency if that agency chooses to sponsor or include their projects.
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.622, categorized under Natural Resources, and uses a grant funding instrument. The posted award ceiling is $300,000. The original application closing date is September 18, 2024, and the opportunity was created on June 13, 2024.
For applicant support and eligibility questions, the NOFO points interested parties to the relevant Regional Coastal-Interior (CI) Office contacts by state or territory, including contacts for Alaska, California and Nevada, the Pacific territories, and regional groupings across the rest of the country. These regional contacts are the practical first stop for confirming the correct designated applicant for a state, understanding how the state is assembling its Tier 1 submission, and clarifying how a proposed marina or boating facility project might fit the BIG requirements and timelines.Apply for F25AS00377
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "F25AS00377 - FY 2025 - Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act - Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Tier 1" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.622.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-06-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-09-18. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is grant opportunity F25AS00377?
F25AS00377 is a FY 2025 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Program. This particular notice is for BIG Tier 1 grants.
What law authorizes the Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Program?
The BIG Program is authorized by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) and is codified at 16 U.S.C. 777g-1.
How is the BIG Program funded?
The BIG Program is funded through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
What is the purpose of this Tier 1 BIG funding opportunity?
BIG Tier 1 grants support the construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure that serves transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet in length, with the overall goal of improving recreational boating access and amenities nationwide.
Why is this program needed?
The need is described as significant because, out of about 11 million registered motorized recreational vessels in the U.S., roughly 596,000 are 26 feet or longer. These larger vessels often require more specialized marina and docking facilities than smaller boats.
What types of boats are meant to be served by Tier 1 BIG projects?
Projects are intended to serve transient recreational vessels that are at least 26 feet in length and are operated, leased, rented, or chartered primarily for pleasure (recreational boating rather than commercial or industrial marine uses).
What does "transient" mean for this program?
In this context, "transient" generally means boats that are passing through and staying no more than 15 days.
What kinds of activities or costs can BIG Tier 1 funds support?
The grant can fund boating infrastructure, including the structures, equipment, accessories, and services needed or considered desirable for a facility to accommodate eligible transient vessels (at least 26 feet in length). The notice also specifies that Tier 1 supports construction, renovation, and maintenance.
Does a BIG-funded project have to provide public access?
Yes. A key program condition is public access. Even if a project is located at a privately owned facility, infrastructure supported with BIG funds must provide public access for eligible boaters.
Can BIG funds be used for infrastructure at a private marina?
Yes, projects can be located at privately owned facilities, but any infrastructure supported with BIG funds must provide public access for eligible boaters and cannot be limited to an exclusive membership or closed user group.
Who is eligible to apply directly to this federal opportunity?
Only Governor-designated State agencies in the 50 States may submit applications. The District of Columbia may apply through the Mayor-designated agency. Eligible territories and commonwealths include Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Can individual marinas, local governments, nonprofits, or private entities apply directly?
No. Individual marinas, local governments, nonprofits, and private entities cannot apply directly to this federal opportunity. They typically participate through their designated State or territorial agency if that agency chooses to sponsor or include their projects.
Where does this opportunity fall within federal Assistance Listings (CFDA)?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.622 and is categorized under Natural Resources.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this opportunity?
The posted award ceiling is $300,000.
What is the application deadline for this opportunity?
The original application closing date is September 18, 2024.
When was this opportunity created (posted)?
The opportunity was created on June 13, 2024.
Who should potential partners contact with questions about eligibility or how to participate?
The NOFO points interested parties to the relevant Regional Coastal-Interior (CI) Office contacts by state or territory (including contacts for Alaska, California and Nevada, the Pacific territories, and regional groupings across the rest of the country). These regional contacts are described as the practical first stop for confirming the correct designated applicant, understanding how the state is assembling its Tier 1 submission, and clarifying how a proposed project may fit BIG requirements and timelines.
What is the practical first step if a marina or facility wants to be included in a Tier 1 application?
Based on the notice, the practical first step is to work through the designated State or territorial agency and/or the Regional Coastal-Interior (CI) Office contact to confirm the correct applicant for the state and to understand how the Tier 1 submission is being assembled and reviewed.
Does the program focus on commercial or industrial marine uses?
No. The vessels served must be operated, leased, rented, or chartered primarily for pleasure, so the focus is on recreational boating rather than commercial or industrial marine uses.
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