The current Ohio DNR Watercraft website can be found at watercraft.ohiodnr.gov as of March 15, 2013.

Marine Patrol Grants

For the establishment or operation and maintenance of marine patrols. Application deadline is December 31. Here is Contact Steve Massello, 614-265-6503, for more information.

  • **2013 Marine Patrol Grant Application** [DOC; 3.9Mb]
  • 2012 Marine Patrol Year End Activity Report form [DOC; 320k]
  • 2012 Marine Patrol Year End Expense Report form [DOC; 232k]

 

Boating Safety Education Grant

Deadline: October 1. For more information, download the Fact Sheet [PDF; 148k]. A workshop is normally held in August for those who are applying. Recipients usually are notified before December.  For more information: Mary Hughes, 614-265-6674.

Navigational Aids Grant Program

Buoys and signs to mark Ohio's waterways can be provided to political subdivisions at no charge. Application deadline is November 1. You must use the revised packet [PDF; 80k] or [DOC; 238k]. For more information, contact Butch Grieszmer, 614-265-6409. If you are requesting to place buoys or signage on federal waters, you will need US Coast Guard permit CG-2554 [PDF; 219k] which gets mailed to ATTN: PATON; Command OAN; 9th Coast Guard District Private Aids Rm 2083; 1240 East 9th St; Cleveland, OH 44199-2060. Call Dan Armstrong (216-902-6073) for questions.

Boating Facility Grants

Recreational Harbor Evaluation Program - Application deadline is April 1. [PDF; 80k] or [DOC; 458k]. For more information, contact Phil Miller, 614-265-6497.

Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG Program) - For the construction of transient mooring facilities for recreational boats 26' and over in length. Application deadline is August 1. For more information, contact Phil Miller, 614-265-6497.

Clean Vessel Act Grant - For construction and renovation of waste reception facilities for recreational vessels. Application deadline is October 1. For more information, contact Phil Miller, 614-265-6497.

Cooperative Boating Facility Grant and Recreational Marine Loan funds are not available for 2013, thus applications are not being taken. For more information on the Cooperative Boating Facility Grant, contact Julie McQuade, 614-265-6443.

For more information on the Recreational Marine Loan, contact Phil Miller, 614-265-6497.

Grant Forms

Need to Report Your Grant?

Boating Safety Education [2011 - 1.7Mb; DOC] [2012 - 339k; DOC]

Other Forms You May Need

  • Taxpayer ID - IRS W-9 [PDF; 72k]
  • Authorization for Direct Deposit - OBM 1234 [PDF; 39k]

Visit the Ohio Shared Services Vendor web site to manage vendor information.

Boat Ramp Specs

Specifications on Boat Ramp Construction for Ohio

Ohio Boating Facility Standards and Guidelines [PDF; 1.4Mb]
The current Ohio DNR Watercraft website can be found at watercraft.ohiodnr.gov as of March 15, 2013.