Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS BIG 10 T1
Apply for FWS BIG 10 T1
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development environment natural resources regional development transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Tier I" 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 Jun 5, 2009 and posted on Jun 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 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 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program Tier I is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help states and certain U.S. jurisdictions improve boating access for larger recreational boats. It was created under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178), which amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (also known as the Wallop-Breaux Act, 16 U.S.C. 777). The core purpose of the program is to fund the development and maintenance of boating facilities used by transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels. In the statute, nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined as boats 26 feet long or longer that are used primarily for pleasure, including vessels that are leased, rented, or chartered for someone else to use for pleasure.
Tier I is designed specifically to spread funding broadly across the country. Instead of concentrating awards in only a few places, BIG Tier I makes up to $100,000 available each year to every state that submits an eligible proposal. The announcement notes that in FY 2009 about $2.9 million was awarded through Tier I to 40 participating states, commonwealths, and territories for boating infrastructure projects, and the agency anticipated awarding about $3 million in FY 2010. The total estimated funding listed for this opportunity is $4,000,000, with an expected 40 awards and an award ceiling of $100,000 per award.
Eligible applicants for this particular notice are state governments (the broader program description also references the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories as participants in the program). The opportunity falls under several activity areas, including community development, environment and natural resources, regional development, and transportation. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match sources as required by the program rules.
The formal program requirements were established through a final rule published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2001 (66 FR 5282), which is the governing regulation describing how jurisdictions participate and what kinds of projects and costs are eligible. The notice also points applicants to additional program information available through the Fish and Wildlife Service web page dedicated to BIG.
This funding announcement is for BIG Tier I only, and there is a separate, distinct competition for BIG Tier II (Funding Opportunity Number FWS BIG 10). Applicants are allowed to apply to one or both tiers, but they must submit separate applications for each tier. For this Tier I opportunity, the funding opportunity number is FWS BIG 10 T1, it was posted June 5, 2009, and the application closing date listed is September 25, 2009 (with an archive date of October 25, 2009). Questions or access issues were directed to Christy Vigfusson, Fish and Wildlife Biologist (Grants), at 703-358-1748.
Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program Tier I - FAQs
1) What is the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program Tier I?
The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program Tier I is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It helps states and certain U.S. jurisdictions improve boating access by funding boating facilities that serve larger recreational boats, especially facilities used by transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels.
2) What is the main purpose of BIG Tier I funding?
The core purpose is to fund the development and maintenance of boating facilities used by transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels. In other words, the program focuses on infrastructure that supports larger pleasure boats that are not typically transported by trailer.
3) What does "nontrailerable recreational vessel" mean under this program?
In the statute referenced in the opportunity, nontrailerable recreational vessels are defined as boats 26 feet long or longer that are used primarily for pleasure. This definition also includes vessels that are leased, rented, or chartered for someone else to use for pleasure.
4) Why does BIG Tier I exist as a separate tier?
Tier I is designed to spread funding broadly across the country. Rather than concentrating awards in just a few locations, Tier I makes up to $100,000 available each year to every state that submits an eligible proposal.
5) Who can apply for this BIG Tier I funding opportunity?
For this particular notice, eligible applicants are state governments. The broader program description also references the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories as participants in the program.
6) Is this opportunity competitive or formula-based?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity. Tier I is structured to make up to $100,000 available to each state that submits an eligible proposal, consistent with the program's goal of broad distribution.
7) How much funding is available per award under BIG Tier I?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $100,000 per award.
8) How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding listed is $4,000,000.
9) How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expected 40 awards.
10) What past funding levels are mentioned for BIG Tier I?
The announcement notes that in FY 2009 about $2.9 million was awarded through Tier I to 40 participating states, commonwealths, and territories for boating infrastructure projects. It also states the agency anticipated awarding about $3 million in FY 2010.
11) What types of projects does BIG Tier I support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports the development and maintenance of boating facilities used by transient, nontrailerable recreational vessels (26 feet and longer, used primarily for pleasure, including leased/rented/chartered pleasure use).
12) What activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under several activity areas, including community development, environment and natural resources, regional development, and transportation.
13) Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Recipients must contribute non-federal funds or other eligible match sources as required by the program rules.
14) What law created the BIG Program?
The BIG Program was created under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178). This law amended the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (also known as the Wallop-Breaux Act, 16 U.S.C. 777).
15) What regulation governs how jurisdictions participate and what costs are eligible?
The formal program requirements were established through a final rule published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2001 (66 FR 5282). This final rule is described as the governing regulation for participation and for determining eligible projects and costs.
16) Where can applicants find additional program information?
The notice points applicants to additional program information available through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service web page dedicated to BIG.
17) Is this announcement for Tier I or Tier II?
This funding announcement is for BIG Tier I only.
18) Is there a separate competition for BIG Tier II?
Yes. The notice states there is a separate, distinct competition for BIG Tier II, identified as Funding Opportunity Number FWS BIG 10.
19) Can an applicant apply to both Tier I and Tier II?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to apply to one or both tiers, but they must submit separate applications for each tier.
20) What is the funding opportunity number for this Tier I notice?
The funding opportunity number for this Tier I opportunity is FWS BIG 10 T1.
21) When was this Tier I opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 5, 2009.
22) What is the application closing date for this opportunity?
The application closing date listed is September 25, 2009.
23) Is an archive date listed for this opportunity?
Yes. The archive date listed is October 25, 2009.
24) Who should applicants contact for questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues were directed to Christy Vigfusson, Fish and Wildlife Biologist (Grants), at 703-358-1748.
25) Which federal agency administers BIG Tier I?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the BIG Program Tier I opportunity described in the notice.
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