Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00241
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Boating Infrastructure Grants Tier 2" 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 18, 2014 and posted on Jun 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 16 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Tier 2 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00241) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.622 (Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act). Its purpose is to help eligible public entities expand and improve boating access for larger transient recreational vessels by funding the construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure. The program is specifically aimed at facilities that serve transient, recreational boats that are 26 feet or greater in length, which typically includes cruising vessels that travel between destinations and need short-term docking or mooring.
Funding under this opportunity supports on-the-ground infrastructure such as docks, mooring systems, and related marina or harbor facilities that accommodate transient use. While the core emphasis is on docking and mooring, the language also includes "other facilities" tied to serving transient boaters in this size class, meaning projects are generally expected to directly enhance access, safety, and usability for visiting boaters rather than primarily serving long-term, resident slip holders. The program also allows for renovation and maintenance, so it is not limited to brand-new construction; it can also be used to rehabilitate aging infrastructure or keep existing eligible facilities operational and safe.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, with the announcement indicating participation for States as well as the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and U.S. territories. In practice, that means the applicant is a state-level entity (or equivalent jurisdictional government for DC, commonwealths, and territories) rather than local governments, nonprofits, or private marinas applying directly. The grant opportunity falls under the broader activity categories of Community Development, Environment, and Natural Resources, reflecting that boating infrastructure investments are often tied to recreational access, stewardship, and coastal or waterfront management goals.
The total estimated funding amount for this cycle was $9,500,000, with an expected 16 awards. Individual awards could be as large as $1,500,000 (the award ceiling), and the award floor was listed as $0, which typically signals that no minimum award amount is guaranteed and that awards can vary based on project scope, competitiveness, and available funds. The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must provide a non-federal share of project costs according to the terms laid out in the full announcement and governing program rules.
Key dates for this archived funding round include a posted and creation date of June 18, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 19, 2014, and an archive date of December 18, 2014. Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov at the time of posting. For applicants needing assistance accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Paul VanRyzin, Biologist/Grants Management Specialist at the Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-1849; paulvanryzin@fws.gov).
Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Tier 2 (F14AS00241) - FAQs
1) What is the Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Tier 2 opportunity?
The Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) Tier 2 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00241) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is associated with CFDA 15.622 under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose of BIG Tier 2 is to help eligible public entities expand and improve boating access for larger transient recreational vessels by funding the construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure.
3) What types of boats are the focus of this funding?
The program is specifically aimed at facilities that serve transient, recreational boats that are 26 feet or greater in length. This typically includes cruising vessels that travel between destinations and need short-term docking or mooring.
4) What does "transient" mean in the context of this program?
Based on the opportunity description, "transient" refers to visiting recreational vessels that travel from place to place and need short-term access (such as docking or mooring), rather than boats that primarily occupy long-term or resident slips.
5) What kinds of projects can BIG Tier 2 funds support?
Funding supports on-the-ground boating infrastructure that accommodates transient use, including docks, mooring systems, and related marina or harbor facilities. The description also references "other facilities" tied to serving transient boaters in the 26-feet-or-greater size class.
6) Does the program only fund new construction?
No. The opportunity explicitly includes construction, renovation, and maintenance. That means projects may include new builds, rehabilitation of aging infrastructure, and maintenance work to keep eligible facilities operational and safe.
7) Are projects expected to primarily benefit visiting boaters or local long-term slip holders?
The description indicates projects are generally expected to directly enhance access, safety, and usability for visiting (transient) boaters, rather than primarily serving long-term, resident slip holders.
8) Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The announcement indicates participation for States as well as the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and U.S. territories. In practice, the applicant is a state-level entity (or equivalent jurisdictional government for DC, commonwealths, and territories).
9) Can local governments, nonprofits, or private marinas apply directly?
Not under the eligibility statement provided. The information specifies that eligibility is limited to state governments (and equivalent jurisdictional governments for DC, commonwealths, and territories), rather than local governments, nonprofits, or private marinas applying directly.
10) Which federal agency administers this funding?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the BIG Tier 2 discretionary grant program described in this opportunity.
11) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.622 (Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act).
12) What activity categories does this grant opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is described as falling under the broader activity categories of Community Development, Environment, and Natural Resources.
13) How much total funding was estimated for this cycle?
The total estimated funding amount for this cycle was $9,500,000.
14) How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of 16 awards.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual awards could be as large as $1,500,000, which is listed as the award ceiling.
16) What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0. This typically signals that no minimum award amount is guaranteed and that awards can vary based on project scope, competitiveness, and available funds.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must provide a non-federal share of project costs according to the terms laid out in the full announcement and governing program rules.
18) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date for this funding round was June 18, 2014.
19) What was the application deadline for this funding round?
The original and current closing date listed for this round was September 19, 2014.
20) Is this funding round still open?
No. The information provided indicates this was an archived funding round, with an archive date of December 18, 2014.
21) Where were additional details and the full announcement available?
Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov at the time of posting.
22) Who was the point of contact for assistance with this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Paul VanRyzin, Biologist/Grants Management Specialist at the Fish and Wildlife Service.
23) How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Applicants could contact Paul VanRyzin at 703-358-1849 or by email at paulvanryzin@fws.gov.
24) What kinds of facilities does the grant generally emphasize?
The core emphasis is on docking and mooring that accommodate transient recreational vessels that are 26 feet or greater, including facilities such as docks, mooring systems, and related marina or harbor infrastructure intended to serve visiting boaters.
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