Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00217
Apply for F12AS00217
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Tier 1, Basic" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.622 Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 7, 2012 and posted on Jun 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) Tier 1, Basic is a federal discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the authority of the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178), codified at 16 U.S.C. 777g-1. The program was created to help states and U.S. territories build and maintain boating infrastructure that serves transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels. In practical terms, it supports facilities that make it easier and safer for larger recreational boats to stop briefly at a location, tie up, access services, and continue traveling. BIG is funded through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and it operates as part of the broader framework of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777), which was amended to enable this specific infrastructure investment. The opportunity emphasizes that the program has continued through subsequent reauthorizations, allowing ongoing use of trust fund resources for these purposes.
This Tier 1, Basic competition is designed around “transient†use and “nontrailerable†vessels, which are key eligibility concepts for the types of projects that can be funded. A nontrailerable recreational vessel is defined as a recreational boat at least 26 feet in length that is used primarily for pleasure, including vessels that are leased, rented, or chartered for someone else’s pleasure. “Transient†means the vessel is passing through or by a place and stays no more than ten days. That definition matters because BIG is meant to serve boaters traveling between destinations rather than long-term, resident moorage. The infrastructure supported by BIG typically includes items that directly enable safe, short-term docking and access, such as tie-up facilities, day docks, mooring buoys, dinghy docks, and related access improvements, along with certain supporting amenities and maintenance when they are clearly tied to transient nontrailerable boating needs.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to state governments and equivalent eligible jurisdictions listed in the authorizing statute. That includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. While the program ultimately benefits local marinas and waterfront communities, the eligible applicant that submits and administers the award is the state or territorial government (often through a state boating agency, natural resources department, or fish and wildlife agency). Projects themselves are generally located within the applicant’s jurisdiction and are intended to strengthen a network of transient boating access points that support navigation, recreation, tourism, and public safety for larger recreational vessels.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00217) listed an estimated total funding amount of $5,600,000 with an expected 30 awards. The award ceiling was $100,000, and the award floor was listed as $0, which commonly signals that the agency may consider a range of request sizes up to the cap rather than setting a strict minimum. The listing also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must provide a non-federal share of project costs in accordance with program rules. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is community development, reflecting the public-serving nature of marina and docking infrastructure and the economic and access benefits that come with improved transient boating facilities.
Key timing information in the announcement shows it was posted June 15, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 19, 2012, and an archive date of September 30, 2013. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.622 (Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act). The announcement also provides an additional information link to the BIG notice of funding availability document (BIG NOFA13 Tier1.pdf) hosted on the Fish and Wildlife Service website, which is where applicants would find the detailed requirements on eligible costs, project selection criteria, ranking factors, documentation expectations, and post-award compliance conditions.
For access issues or announcement questions, the listed contact was Christy Vigfusson at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 703-358-1748 or by email at ChristyVigfusson@fws.gov.
Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Tier 1, Basic - FAQs
What is the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Tier 1, Basic program?
The Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) Tier 1, Basic is a federal discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports the development and maintenance of boating infrastructure that serves transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels.
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
This program is authorized under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178), codified at 16 U.S.C. 777g-1. It operates within the broader framework of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777), as amended to enable this infrastructure investment.
How is BIG funded?
BIG is funded through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. The opportunity notes that the program has continued through subsequent reauthorizations, allowing ongoing use of trust fund resources for these purposes.
What types of boating does BIG Tier 1, Basic focus on?
This Tier 1, Basic competition emphasizes infrastructure for (1) transient use and (2) nontrailerable recreational vessels. These concepts are central to determining whether a project aligns with the program.
What is a “nontrailerable recreational vessel†under this opportunity?
A nontrailerable recreational vessel is defined as a recreational boat at least 26 feet in length used primarily for pleasure. The definition includes vessels that are leased, rented, or chartered for someone else’s pleasure.
What does “transient†mean for BIG eligibility purposes?
“Transient†means the vessel is passing through or by a place and stays no more than ten days. The program is intended to serve boaters traveling between destinations rather than long-term, resident moorage.
What kinds of projects or facilities are typically supported by BIG?
BIG typically supports facilities that directly enable safe, short-term docking and access for larger recreational boats. Examples mentioned in the opportunity include tie-up facilities, day docks, mooring buoys, dinghy docks, related access improvements, and certain supporting amenities and maintenance when clearly tied to transient nontrailerable boating needs.
What is the practical goal of the infrastructure funded by BIG?
In practical terms, the program supports facilities that make it easier and safer for larger recreational boats to stop briefly at a location, tie up, access services, and continue traveling.
Who is eligible to apply for BIG Tier 1, Basic?
Eligibility is limited to state governments and equivalent eligible jurisdictions listed in the authorizing statute. This includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Can local governments, marinas, or nonprofits apply directly?
Based on the opportunity description, the eligible applicant that submits and administers the award is the state or territorial government. While the program benefits local marinas and waterfront communities, the application itself is submitted by the eligible state or territorial entity (often through a state boating agency, natural resources department, or fish and wildlife agency).
Where are funded projects generally located?
Projects are generally located within the applicant’s jurisdiction and are intended to strengthen a network of transient boating access points that support navigation, recreation, tourism, and public safety for larger recreational vessels.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is F12AS00217.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.622 (Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act).
How much funding was available under this announcement?
The announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $5,600,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity stated an expectation of 30 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement was $100,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which commonly indicates the agency may consider a range of request sizes up to the cap rather than setting a strict minimum.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing specifies that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must provide a non-federal share of project costs in accordance with program rules.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is community development, reflecting the public-serving nature of marina and docking infrastructure and the economic and access benefits associated with improved transient boating facilities.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on June 15, 2012. The original and current closing date listed was September 19, 2012.
When was the announcement archived?
The archive date listed was September 30, 2013.
Where can applicants find detailed requirements and selection criteria?
The announcement references an additional information link to the BIG notice of funding availability document (BIG NOFA13 Tier1.pdf) hosted on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website. That document is described as the source for detailed requirements such as eligible costs, project selection criteria, ranking factors, documentation expectations, and post-award compliance conditions.
Who is the contact for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact was Christy Vigfusson at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 703-358-1748. Email: ChristyVigfusson@fws.gov.
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