N.C. Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
NC DMF is not participating in the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG) program at this time.
Since 2002, the NCDENR Division of Marine Fisheries has been awarded almost $2.9 million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. North Carolina has received 15 Tier 1 grant awards and has successfully competed for 6 Tier 2 grant awards. These awards have and may result in 21 projects in 11 coastal counties, totaling more than $3.5 million in improvements for transient boaters. Funds have been provided to 12 local municipalities, one state agency, one university and six private businesses. To date, 20 projects have been completed, providing 131 transient slips/moorings and amenities across the coast. One project is currently underway; once completed, an additional 20 transient slips and amenities will be constructed.
| Year | NC BIG Recipient | Tier 1 | Tier 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | City of Wilmington | $40,000 | |
| Coinjock Marina | $60,000 | ||
| 2004 | Town of Beaufort | $82, 530 | |
| 2006 | North Carolina Maritime Museum (Beaufort) | $68,555 | |
| Sea Gate Marina (Newport) | $13,560 | ||
| 2007 | Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association | $310,268 | |
| Homer’s Point Marina and Seafood (Salter Path) | $40,200 | ||
| Paradise Cove Marina (Merritt) | $59,800 | ||
| City of Washington | $50,389 | ||
| 2008 | City of Wilmington | $39,723 | |
| Sea Gate Marina (Newport) | $37,059 | ||
| Town of Belhaven | $150,015 | ||
| 2009 | Town of Carolina Beach | $39,767 | |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University (Elizabeth City) | $42,283 | ||
| Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association | $504,360** | ||
| Town of Plymouth | $106,000 | ||
| Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corp. (New Bern) | $646,650** | ||
| 2010 | Cypress Cove Marina (Columbia) | $57,150** | |
| 2011 | City of Washington | $50,000 | |
| Town of Columbia | $50,000 | ||
| 2012 | Town of Swansboro | $100,000 | |
| 2013 | Town of Hertford | $35,407 | |
| 2014 | Town of Holden Beach | $100,000 | |
| 2015 | Elizabeth City | $32,000** | |
| 2017 | Alligator River Marina | $149,723* | |
| TOTAL FUNDING AWARDED | $1,008,607 | $616,672 | |
| *Projects are on-going. Amounts represent the total award. ** Project was cancelled. Amounts not included in total. ***Project is pending an award from the USFWS. |
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Paula Farnell
Federal Assistance Coordinator
Paula.Farnell@deq.nc.gov
252-515-5464