The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) provides funding for recreational transient boating
facilities, targeting the needs of recreational boats 26
feet and larger.
Funded Projects and Applications
A complete listing of current grant applications and all
projects funded in this program can be accessed at our interactive
maps feature-Grant
Project Locations. Depending on the criteria selected,
this mapping feature will provide specific location and
detailed project information.
Eligible Grant Recipients:
- Counties, cities and towns
- State agencies
- Port districts
- Tribal governments
- Private marinas with facilities open
to the general public
- Nonprofit organizations such as yacht
clubs with facilities open to the general public
Grant recipients must provide at least 25% matching funds
in either cash or in-kind contributions.
Grant Evaluation Process:
Grants are to be evaluated based on:
- how the project addresses the identified
needs and priorities of a statewide boating infrastructure
plan
- technical merits
- public/private partnerships
- cost efficiency, economic impact
Applications are to be evaluated in a competitive process
by a team of experts.
Revenue Source:
A portion of the federal Aquatic Resources Trust Fund as
administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
BIG
Fact Sheet Printer-friendly format (PDF)
Port
of Everett Receives $990,000 (2-8-2006)
