The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is accepting applications for grant funding through the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program for fiscal year 2011-12. The deadline for receiving applications is 5:00 p.m., August 25, 2010. Applications received after the deadline will be ineligible for consideration.

The BIG Program is funded from the US Fish and Wildlife Service for the construction and renovation of tie-up facilities for transient boaters in vessels 26 feet or more in length. Information on the BIG Program, program guidelines, and application are available at: http://myfwc.com/RECREATION/ boat_grant_BigP.htm email questions to: bigp@myfwc.com or phone (850)488-5600.