State grantNorth Carolina
NC Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program
Offered by North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Found automatically on deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/coastal-management/nc-boating-infrastructure-grant-program. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Marina owners, governments, nonprofits, and colleges operating public marinas in North Carolina's 20 coastal counties.
- How much
- Up to $1,500,000Tier 1 projects may request up to $300,000 in federal funding; Tier 2 projects may request up to $1,500,000. DCM may submit one Tier 2 application per cycle.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Last round closed August 28, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically as a single PDF no later than August 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Files 20 MB or smaller email to NCBIG@deq.nc.gov; larger files upload via DCM ShareFile with email notification.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The NC Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program funds the construction, renovation, and maintenance of boating infrastructure serving transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet long, such as docks, fuel stations, restrooms, and shoreline stabilization. Administered by the NC Division of Coastal Management with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding, it supports publicly accessible marinas in North Carolina's 20 coastal counties. The FY2027 application cycle is open, with applications due August 28, 2026.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants include private marina owners/operators, local governments, State agencies, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and other entities that own or operate eligible boating infrastructure facilities. Eligible facilities must be publicly or privately owned marinas open to the public and located within North Carolina's 20 coastal counties. Projects must serve transient recreational vessels at least 26 feet in length using the facility for 15 days or less.
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