AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces the availability of $200,000 in grant funding under the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) for boater education projects.  Projects eligible for funding must increase public knowledge of boating issues by generating materials for distribution, educational programs, or displays.  Funding is available for current fiscal year only; therefore, projects must be completed and invoiced by June 10, 2007.

Eligible applicants include county governments, municipalities and other governmental entities of the State of Florida.  Applications will be accepted beginning August 18, 2006, and must be received before close of business on October 20, 2006.  Applications received after the deadline will be ineligible for consideration.

A copy of the Application along with the Policies and Guidelines may be downloaded from the web site http://MyFWC.com/boating/grants/fbip.htm.

For more information, email FBIP@MyFWC.com or call (850) 488-5600.