Marine Board Grants, Nov. 2

Grant applications are being accepted beginning November 1, through March 1, 2019, for the 2019-2021 Cycle One Boating Facilities funding from the Marine Board.  Grants are available to public bodies such as cities, counties, and state and federal agencies that own and operate boating access facilities, used by recreational boaters, who are seeking financial assistance to improve access to Oregon’s waterways. The Marine Board awards more than $5 million biennially for boating facility improvements.  Since 2001, the agency has awarded $44 million in facility grants throughout Oregon.  These grants are funded from motorboat title and registration fees and marine fuel tax revenue. Boating facility grant applications are awarded three times during a two-year biennium based on available funding.  The Cycle One funding allocates 70% of the available boating facilities resources and focuses on projects that can be completed within the biennium.  This includes property acquisition, construction within the in-water windows, and permitting for replacing boat ramps, boarding docks, repaving or redesigning parking lots or sanitation renovations.  The Marine Board’s Boating Facility staff help grant recipients through every step of the project concept, design/engineering, permitting, surveying, and inspections of any given project, often times saving time and money for the facility provider. Cycle One grants are intended for multi-faceted boating facility improvements with a medium to high level of complexity.  Applications are being accepted November 1, through March 1, 2019, and regardless of the scope of the project, this is the best time to apply. Cycle Two allocates 20% of the available boating facilities budget and is designated for smaller facility improvements that can be completed within a year or less.  Cycle Three allocates 10% of the available funding to factor in previously-awarded grants with unexpected cost increases, or emergency situations.  This funding cycle is dependent upon successful completion of other projects and available revenue. Prospective applicants are encouraged to download an application and review resources online, including the Boating Facilities Grant Procedure Guide.  Visit http://bit.ly/2SlJURJ for more information.