The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) created the Boating Facility Grant Program to provide grants for the planning, acquisition, development, expansion and rehabilitation of public boating facilities located on the waters of the Commonwealth.
Donor Name: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State: Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Statewide Public Access Grant Program is to provide grants to eligible applicants for planning and design, fee simple and easement acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public fishing and boating access facilities and related or associated amenities located on the waters of the Commonwealth.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible grant applicants are public entities including municipal and county governments, land trusts, conservancies, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)-designated State Heritage Areas, qualifying organizations (501(c)(3) organizations) and trail and watershed associations that have, or will have, the capability to provide fishing or boating access facilities that are open and available for general public use.
- The organization’s bylaws must indicate that its charitable purpose includes the preservation, conservation, or management of critical habitat, open space, watersheds, rivers and streams, or natural areas for public benefit.
- The organization must be incorporated as a non-profit organization with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.
- The organization must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
- The organization must have a proven history of successfully completed projects.
- For acquisition or construction projects, the organization must have demonstrated experience in acquiring property or completing construction projects in a timely manner.
For more information, visit Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
