The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announces the anticipated availability of grant funds under the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP). Eligible projects include construction and repair of boating access facilities, uniform waterway markers, derelict vessel removal, economic development initiatives that promote boating, and other local boating-related activities. County governments, municipalities and other governmental entities of the State of Florida are eligible to apply. Applications for grant funding for fiscal year 2010-2011 will be accepted beginning June 14, 2010. Applications must be received by FWC before close of business on August 13, 2010. Applications received after the deadline will be ineligible for consideration.

Program guidelines and application forms may be downloaded from the web site: http://myfwc.com/RECREATION/boat_ grant_fbip.htm.

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