Boating Grants Programs
Grant programs to enhance boating access and other boating-related activities from the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP), funding for transient tie-up facilities for boats 26' or longer from the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP), assistance for removal of derelict vessels from the Derelict Vessels Removal Grant Program and other boating-related grant programs.
Technical Assistance for Applicants
In January, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held technical assistance sessions for potential applicants interested in the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. Below is a recording of a session along with a link to the presentation. For more information, email FBIP@MyFWC.com or BIGP@MyFWC.com or call (850)488-5600.
Boating Access Grants Technical Assistance Session
Recording of a 2025 Technical Assistance Session for the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Program. The presentation is available for download.
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Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
The FBIP is a state financial assistance program that provides funding through competitive grants for boating access projects and boating-related activities on coastal and inland waters within the State.
Application Period
Closed. The next application period is scheduled for February 2026.
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP)
Federal grants program to develop, renovate, and maintain public boating facilities that target recreational transient boats 26 feet long and larger
Application Period
Applications are due July 1, 2025
Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program
Grant program for local governments to remove derelict vessels from Florida waters.
Application Period
Applications for FWC’s Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program funding are accepted on a continuous basis with no deadlines. Funding is awarded on a first come, first served basis as long as funding is available. The FWC will pay 100% of the removal costs for all eligible derelict vessels awarded removal funding. Find more information about submission requirements at MyFWC.com/DVgrant or call (850) 617-9540.
Boating Safety and Education Program
Grant program to improve boater knowledge of boating regulations and safe boating
Application Period
Pending availability of funding
Other Grant Programs
Grant programs to fund boater education and safety, aids to navigation, and other projects to enhance recreational boating in Florida may be established as funding is received. Consult this site for any future additions.
Related Grants Programs
BoatUS Foundation
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Clean Marina Program
- Clean Vessel Act Grants
- Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
- Coastal Partnership Initiative
- Florida Communities Trust, Parks and Open Space
- Florida Communities Trust, Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts
- Land and Water Conservation Fund
- Recreational Trails Program
Florida Inland Navigation District
- Local Government Waterways Assistance Programs
- Cooperative Assistance Programs (State, Federal & Regional Governments)
- Small-scale Derelict Vessel Removal
Florida Department of Commerce