Grants

Recreational Marine Loan Program - This program is available to any privately owned marina planning a project that serves the boating public. Applications are accepted at any time. The application and guidelines are available in PDF [84K] or MSWord [491K]). For more information, contact Phil Miller, 614-265-6497.

Recreational Harbor Evaluation Program - Application deadline is April 1. You must use the revised packet (PDF [80K] or MSWord [458K]). For more information, contact Phil Miller, 614-265-6497.

Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG Program) - For the construction of transient mooring facilities for recreational boats 26' and over in length. Application deadline is August 1.

Clean Vessel Act Grant - For construction and renovation of waste reception facilities for recreational vessels. Application deadline is October 1.

Boating Safety Education Grant - Deadline for 2009 grants is October 24, 2008. The grant packet for applying for 2009 grants now available:  [PDF; 2.5 Meg] [DOC; 2.3 Meg].  If you choose the .DOC file, you will need an IRS W-9 and OBM 3456 (both are in PDF only and available in the sidebar). For more information, contact Mary Hughes, 614-265-6674.

Navigational Aids Grant Program - Buoys and signs to mark Ohio's waterways can be provided to political subdivisions at no charge. Application deadline is November 1. You must use the revised packet (PDF [86K] or MSWord [237K]). For more information, contact Carl Miller, 614-265-6446. If you are requesting to place buoys or signage on federal waters, you will need US Coast Guard permit CG-2554 [PDF; 219k] which gets mailed to ATTN: PATON; Command OAN; 9th Coast Guard District; Private Aids Rm 2083; 1240 East 9th St; Cleveland, OH 44199-2060. Call Nick Gould (216-902-6074) or Doug Sharp (216-902-6070) for questions.

Marine Patrol Grants - For the establishment or operation and maintenance of marine patrols. Application deadline is December 31. The grant packet for 2009 is not yet available; downloading the 2008 packet might help you plan your application (PDF [493K] or MSWord [837K]). If you choose the MSWord version, you will need to also download IRS Form W-9 and OBM forms 1234, 3456, and 3457 (see "Other Forms You May Need" at left). Available references and revised materials include the Marine Patrol Administrator's Training Powerpoint [PDF; 1.1 Meg], Marine Patrol Year End Activity Report (Rev. 05/08) [DOC; 156K], and Marine Patrol Daily Activity Report [DOC; 58K]. Contact Cindy Bellar, 614-265-6503, for more information.

Cooperative Boating Facility Grant - BEING REVISED. For more information, contact Julie McQuade, 614-265-6443.