Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00269
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- The DOI-FWS in the community development, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2017 Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (Tier 1 - State)" 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 Jun 07, 2016 and posted on Jun 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 08, 2016. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2017 Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) Tier 1 State grant opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It is designed to help states and eligible U.S. territories improve facilities that serve transient recreational boating, specifically targeting larger recreational vessels that are 26 feet long or more. The program recognizes that boating is a major national pastime, with roughly 12 million registered boats in the United States and an estimated 560,000 of them measuring at least 26 feet. Tier 1 is the state-focused component of BIG, while Tier 2 is a separate, nationally competed track announced separately on Grants.gov.
The legal foundation for this funding comes from the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178), which created the Boating Infrastructure Grants Program (16 U.S.C. 777g-1) by amending the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777). Over time, subsequent reauthorizations have continued the program and authorized the use of money from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. In practical terms, this means the program is part of a broader federal commitment to recreational boating and sport fish restoration, with BIG serving as the infrastructure piece that helps boaters find safe, functional places to stop while traveling.
Funding under this opportunity supports the construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure facilities that can accommodate eligible transient recreational vessels. In this context, "boating infrastructure" is defined broadly. It includes the structures, equipment, accessories, and services that are necessary or desirable for a facility to serve the target vessels. The focus is not simply on building docks, but on ensuring facilities are genuinely usable for larger transient boats and the needs that come with them. The program is aimed at transient use, defined here as vessels that are passing through or stopping for a short stay of up to 15 days, rather than long-term moorage or permanent slips.
A key condition tied to BIG-funded projects is public access. Even if a facility is privately owned, projects completed with BIG funds must still provide public access, meaning the public must be able to use the supported infrastructure in a manner consistent with the program. This creates flexibility for participation by a range of marina and harbor settings while still keeping the public benefit central. The eligible applicants for this Tier 1 competition are state governments (and, as described in the program background, eligible U.S. territories and certain commonwealth entities). In other words, it is not a direct-to-city, direct-to-nonprofit, or direct-to-marina application in the way some federal programs are; the state is the applicant and typically manages how projects are selected and implemented within its jurisdiction.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on June 7, 2016, with an application closing date of September 8, 2016. It is listed under Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00269 and is categorized as a grant under a discretionary opportunity. The activity areas align with community development, environment, and natural resources, and it is associated with CFDA numbers 15.622. The notice lists an award ceiling of $200,000. The synopsis also shows "ExpectedAwards: 0" in the source data, which can appear in listings for a variety of technical or timing reasons and does not necessarily reflect the program's broader existence, but it is part of the posted record for this specific announcement.
Overall, the FY 2017 BIG Tier 1 State NOFO is best understood as a targeted infrastructure program meant to strengthen the network of transient boating facilities for larger pleasure craft. It prioritizes practical, on-the-water improvements that make travel by recreational vessel safer and more convenient, while requiring that the resulting benefits remain accessible to the public regardless of whether the facility is publicly or privately owned.
FAQs: FY 2017 Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program - Tier 1 State Grants
What is the FY 2017 Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program Tier 1 opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). Tier 1 is the state-focused component of the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program and is intended to improve facilities that serve transient recreational boating, especially larger recreational vessels.
Who runs this grant program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure facilities that can accommodate eligible transient recreational vessels, with an emphasis on making facilities usable for larger boats traveling and stopping short-term.
What types of boats are specifically targeted by the program?
The program specifically targets larger recreational vessels that are 26 feet long or more.
What does "transient recreational boating" mean under this opportunity?
Transient use refers to vessels that are passing through or stopping for a short stay of up to 15 days, rather than long-term moorage or permanent slips.
What kinds of projects can BIG funds support?
Funding supports the construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure facilities intended to serve eligible transient recreational vessels.
How is "boating infrastructure" defined for purposes of this program?
It is defined broadly to include structures, equipment, accessories, and services that are necessary or desirable for a facility to serve eligible transient recreational vessels (with a focus on larger boats).
Is the program only about building docks and slips?
No. The program focus is not simply on building docks. It emphasizes ensuring facilities are genuinely usable for larger transient boats and the needs that come with them, using a broad definition of boating infrastructure.
Does a BIG-funded facility have to be publicly accessible?
Yes. A key condition is public access. Even if a facility is privately owned, infrastructure completed with BIG funds must provide public access in a manner consistent with the program.
Can privately owned marinas or facilities benefit from BIG funding?
Yes, the program allows projects at privately owned facilities as long as the BIG-funded improvements provide public access consistent with the program requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for Tier 1 funding?
Eligible applicants for this Tier 1 competition are state governments. The program background also references eligible U.S. territories and certain commonwealth entities.
Can a city, nonprofit, or marina apply directly to DOI-FWS under Tier 1?
Not under this Tier 1 state opportunity as described. The state is the applicant and typically manages how projects are selected and implemented within its jurisdiction.
What is the relationship between Tier 1 and Tier 2 in the BIG program?
Tier 1 is state-focused. Tier 2 is a separate track that is nationally competed and is announced separately on Grants.gov.
What is the legal authority for the Boating Infrastructure Grants Program?
The program was created by the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-178) and established in statute at 16 U.S.C. 777g-1 by amending the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 777). The program has been continued through subsequent reauthorizations and uses money authorized from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
What is the maximum award amount listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $200,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00269.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on June 7, 2016, and the application closing date was September 8, 2016.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.622.
What kind of grant is this (formula or discretionary)?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant program.
What activity areas does this opportunity align with?
It aligns with community development, environment, and natural resources.
The listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0" - what does that mean?
The posted record shows "ExpectedAwards: 0" in the source data. The notice notes that this can appear in listings for technical or timing reasons and does not necessarily reflect the broader existence of the program, but it is part of the posted record for this specific announcement.
Why does the program focus on boats 26 feet and longer?
The program is designed to strengthen facilities for larger transient recreational vessels. The notice highlights boating as a major pastime (about 12 million registered boats) and estimates about 560,000 boats are at least 26 feet, underscoring the need for suitable transient infrastructure for that segment.
What is the overall goal of BIG Tier 1 projects?
The overall goal is to strengthen the network of transient boating facilities for larger pleasure craft by supporting practical on-the-water improvements that make travel safer and more convenient, while ensuring public access to the benefits.
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