PFBC now accepting applications for boating facility grant

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced that it is offering the next round of grants to help communities capitalize on boating activity.

The Boating Facility Grant program provides grants for planning, acquisition, development, expansion and rehabilitation of public boating facilities located on the waters of the Commonwealth.

The PFBC encourages townships, boroughs and municipal county governments to apply. All nonprofit groups (501c3) including land trusts, conservancies and watershed associations are also eligible to apply. Private businesses and service clubs are not eligible for direct funding but are encouraged to partner with their local county or municipality.

“Across Pennsylvania, momentum continues to grow around outdoor recreation as a whole, and the enthusiasm we’re seeing for recreational boating is incredible,” Tim Schaeffer, PFBC Executive Director, said.  “Participation in paddle sports, especially kayaking, has surged, and many communities are eager to accommodate families and individuals by adding or improving safe and convenient public access to the water.  Funds awarded through this grant program can help communities develop projects, particularly projects that are accessible for all, to improve existing access areas or develop something new to serve local residents and attract recreational boaters to their communities.”

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Applicants can seek grants for site acquisition, development, expansion, prevention of the spread of aquatic invasive species, and rehabilitation of recreational boat access facilities.  Eligible construction projects may include, boat ramps, courtesy floats, restrooms, access roads, parking areas and signs.

Funds may also be used to enhance the facility’s ADA compliance or by adding adaptive elements to the access site.  Applicants are encouraged to keep accessibility for all in mind when developing their applications. Funding requests require a 50% match.  For the 2025 round of grants, the PFBC will accept applications from anywhere in the Commonwealth.

For more information about the Boating Facility Grant Program and application form, visit the PFBC’s website by clicking here .

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