BFP Boating Facilities Program

Funding to buy, develop, and renovate facilities for motorized boats. Provides grants to acquire, develop, and renovate facilities for motorized boats and other watercraft, including launching ramps, guest moorage, and support facilities. Funding comes from a portion of the gasoline tax paid by boaters. Grants are awarded every two years. Local agencies and tribes must provide 25% match; state applicants do not require match. Property must be kept for public outdoor recreation use forever. Program Details Washington Recreation and Conservation Office is a funding organization that offers the BFP Boating Facilities Program grant program to support sustainability. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Washington Recreation and Conservation Office through Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Grants. Organizations seeking funding for sustainability should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Washington Recreation and Conservation Office or on Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Grants before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: Up to $1M. The application deadline is November 3, 2026 (11 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports sustainability. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 115310, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Washington Recreation and Conservation Office Grants. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to conservation

Award details

Award range: Up to $1M. Applications close on November 3, 2026 (11 days remaining).

Categories

Sustainability