Application Deadline: February 1, 2005

Each year, the BoatU.S. Foundation awards local nonprofit volunteer organizations up to $4,000 for the promotion of clean boating education. Over the past 6 years the Foundation has awarded almost $100,000 to local community organizations, yacht clubs, flotillas and squadrons. We’re looking for creative and innovative projects that teach boaters to reduce their impact on the waters they use for boating. Topics can range from petroleum pollution prevention to pumpout education to keeping trash out of our waterways.

Are you interested in applying for a BoatU.S. Foundation Clean Water Grant? If so:

• Think about the environmental issues that affect your local waterway. Are there positive steps boaters can take to make the water cleaner? How can they reduce their environmental impact?
• Explore our grant writing guides. The sample application and FAQ’s web pages are posted to help you during the application process.
• Check out our focus topic page. Each year we select a clean boating topic that we feel needs more education at the local level.
• Sign up for our e-newsletter. This will keep you up-to-date about what the Foundation is doing and what new services are available to you. With this service, you will be the first to know when applications become available for all of our programs.
• APPLY - To be eligible for grant funding, your organization must be volunteer and non-profit. The 2005 application will be available on this website in Fall 2004. The deadline for the 2005 Clean Water Grant Funding Cycle is February 1, 2005. The grants will be awarded in late April 2005.