How to Apply
Get an Application
Contact Carl Miller (carl.miller@dnr.state.oh.us, 614-265-6446) if you would like a printed copy of the guidelines and application mailed to you. The application can be downloaded here in MSWord (125K) or PDF (32K).
How to Fill Out the Application
Please refer to the following guidelines when completing the BIG Program grant application form.
Part I - GRANTING AGENCY INFORMATION:
This simply gives you information on who and how to contact the Division of Watercraft for information about this grant.
Part II - APPLICANT INFORMATION
Cooperating Agency Name: This should be the name of the agency or marina that is applying for the grant.
Provide other information as requested.
Contact Person: Make sure the Contact Person listed is the agency's primary person who will coordinate the project with the Division of Watercraft.
Part III - PROJECT LOCATION
List the facility or marina name, county, and the body of water where marina is located. For body of water, list the name of the river, lake, etc. Also list the nearest city or municipality to the project site.
Part IV - GRANT AMOUNT/PROJECT COST
Indicate whether you are requesting Tier I or Tier II funding. Tier I grant applications are rated by state: Ohio grants only compete against other Ohio grants for funding. Applications for Tier II funding are scored nationwide. Tier II funding is extremely competitive.
Please be accurate when figuring the TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROJECT. Taking the time and expending the effort necessary to submit an accurate estimate can avoid unexpectedly high bids and cost overruns.
Estimate project costs based on construction and material prices at least one year from the date of application. This amount must match the GRAND TOTAL from the project components in Section VI. Round all estimated cost to the nearest dollar.
Use the following formula for figuring the GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED and the MATCH AMOUNT.
Example: Total project cost estimate = $10,000
Grant amount: 10,000 x .74 = $7,400
Match amount: 10,000 x .26 = $2,600
Part V - PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONS
All questions must be answered "yes" in order to qualify for the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.
Part VI - PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a detailed narrative of all parts of the project. (Example: The project includes the addition of 10 dock spaces for transient use only and provides water and electric service to docks. Docks will be 30 ft. long....)
Proposed Project Components: Indicate the number of all applicable Project Components. Indicate whether component is a replacement, or new construction. Provide an estimated cost for each component of the project. The "Grand Total" must equal the total project cost listed in Section IV.
Additional itemized sheet(s) for material and labor costs, and/or contractor or engineer's estimate are recommended. An engineer's estimate is best for large projects. If project includes new docks, list the type of docks planned for construction. Are they fixed or floating docks? Are they being purchased from a manufacturer? If possible, provide construction and/or shop drawings.
Please attach a to-scale site plan of the proposed project.
Part VII - PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
Provide a detailed narrative describing the proposed transient infrastructure. This is your chance to sell your project. Be sure to read the How Projects Are Scored section. Additional information is requested from applicants that are applying for the Tier II section of the BIG Program. This additional information is described on the application.
Part VIII - REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Make sure all necessary documents listed are attached with your application. It is important that the maps are as detailed and accurate as possible. Location maps copied from USGS Quad maps (from an Internet site is acceptable) are appreciated.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
Print your name, agency, and title. Sign and date the application.
Return TWO original sets of your application to the address listed by the deadline date.
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