Clean Water Grants

Above: Coastal Water Watch and Southport Sail and Power Squadron (of Southport, NC) worked together to print signs reminding boaters not to litter. Partnerships between environmental and boating nonprofits are strongly encouraged in 2006.

Above: With the help of Boy Scouts completing their Eagle Scout projects, the Tropical Audubon Society constructed monofilament fishing line recycling bins and installed them at fishing piers in Miami, FL.

Above: Everglades for Everyone wrote and printed a brochure called “Code of Ethics for Boaters and Fisherman” which they distributed at Everglades National Park in Southwest Florida, as well as at nearby marinas and bait shops.

The 2008 Cleanwater grants application period
is now closed.
Applications for 2009 will be available in late fall 2008.

Naturally, an understanding of our environment makes us want to do what we can to keep it healthy. Our Clean Water Grants program looks for projects that encourage boaters to learn to love their waterways. We’re looking for education projects that help boaters understand and appreciate their local boating habitat, as well as learn hands-on boating strategies that will keep the water and local habitat healthy and accessible for future boaters.

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. 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 2008 application will be available on this website in Fall 2007. The deadline for the 2008 Clean Water Grant Funding Cycle is February 1, 2008. The grants will be awarded in late April 2008.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please email the Grant Administrator, or call 703-823-9550 x8358.