Part 86 — Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
Subpart A — General
Subpart B — Program Eligibility
- § 86.10— Who may apply for a BIG grant?
- § 86.11— What actions are eligible for funding?
- § 86.12— What types of construction and services does boating infrastructure include?
- § 86.13— What operational and design features must a facility have where a BIG-funded facility is located?
- § 86.14— How can I receive BIG funds for facility maintenance?
- § 86.15— How can dredging qualify as an eligible action?
- § 86.16— What actions are ineligible for BIG funding?
- § 86.17— Who must own the site of a BIG-funded facility?
- § 86.18— How can I ensure that a BIG-funded facility continues to serve its intended purpose for its useful life?
- § 86.19— What if a BIG-funded facility would benefit both eligible and ineligible users?
Subpart C — Federal Funds and Match
- § 86.30— What is the source of BIG funds?
- § 86.31— How does the Service know how much money will be available for BIG grants each year?
- § 86.32— What are the match requirements?
- § 86.33— What information must I give on match commitments, and where do I give it?
- § 86.34— What if a partner is not willing or able to follow through on a match commitment?
Subpart D — Application for a Grant
- § 86.41— How do I apply for a grant?
- § 86.42— What do I have to include in a grant application?
- § 86.43— What information must I put in the project statement?
- § 86.44— What if I need more than the maximum Federal share and required match to complete my BIG-funded project?
- § 86.45— If the Service does not select my grant application for funding, can I apply for the same project the following year?
- § 86.46— What changes can I make in a grant application after I submit it?
Subpart E — Project Selection
- § 86.50— Who ranks BIG Tier 2—National grant applications?
- § 86.51— What criteria does the Service use to evaluate BIG Tier 2—National applications?
- § 86.52— What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on the need for more or improved boating infrastructure?
- § 86.53— What factors does the Service consider for benefits to eligible users that justify the cost?
- § 86.54— What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on boater access to significant destinations and services that support transient boater travel?
- § 86.55— What does the Service consider as a partner for the purposes of these ranking criteria?
- § 86.56— What does the Service consider when evaluating a project that includes more than the minimum match?
- § 86.57— What does the Service consider when evaluating contributions that a partner brings to a project?
- § 86.58— What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for a physical component, technology, or technique that will improve eligible user access?
- § 86.59— What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for innovative physical components, technology, or techniques that improve the BIG project?
- § 86.60— What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for demonstrating a commitment to environmental compliance, sustainability, and stewardship?
- § 86.61— What happens after the Director approves projects for funding?
Subpart F — Grant Administration
- § 86.70— What standards must I follow when constructing a BIG-funded facility?
- § 86.71— How much time do I have to complete the work funded by a BIG grant?
- § 86.72— What if I cannot complete the project during the period of performance?
- § 86.73— How long must I operate and maintain a BIG-funded facility, and who is responsible for the cost of facility operation and maintenance?
- § 86.74— How do I determine the useful life of a BIG-funded facility?
- § 86.75— How should I credit BIG?
- § 86.76— How can I use the logo for BIG?
- § 86.77— How must I treat program income?
- § 86.78— How must I treat income earned after the period of performance?
Subpart G — Facility Operations and Maintenance
- § 86.90— How much must an operator of a BIG-funded facility charge for using the facility?
- § 86.91— May an operator of a BIG-funded facility increase or decrease user fees during its useful life?
- § 86.92— Must an operator of a BIG-funded facility allow public access?
- § 86.93— May I prohibit overnight use by eligible vessels at a BIG-funded facility?
- § 86.94— Must I give information to eligible users and the public about BIG-funded facilities?