Biden administration awards over $21 million for boating infrastructure

Advocacy Alert © National Marine Manufacturers Association

Last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced the agency's Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program will provide more than $21 million in grant funding for 21 states to construct, renovate, and maintain marinas and other boating facilities for waterway access. Infrastructure funding remains a top priority for NMMA and the recreational boating industry, as boater access is critical to the growth and success of the industry.

Under the BIG program, more than $4.4 million will fund projects in 18 states under the BIG Tier 1 subprogram, and $17 million in grants will be awarded competitively for projects in 12 states under the BIG Tier 2 subprogram. States receiving BIG grants include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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