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 MSWord [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.

 

Marine Patrol Grants

For the establishment or operation and maintenance of marine patrols. Application deadline is December 31. Here is the 2012 grant application: [DOC; 3.9 Meg] Contact Steve Massello, 614-265-6503, for more information. Reference and revised materials:

  • 2011 Marine Patrol Year End Reports [DOT; 656K]

 

Boating Safety Education Grant

The deadline for 2012 grant applications is October 1, 2011. Here's the 2012 grant application: [PDF; 771K] [DOC; 2.0 Meg]. Forms IRS W-9 (sidebar) and OBM 5657 (from the Ohio Shared Services Vendor web site) are required. For more information, download the Fact Sheet (PDF; 161K).

 

Boating Facility Grants

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.

Recreational Marine Loan Program - This program is available to any privately owned marina planning a project that serves the boating public. Applications are accepted at any time. The application and guidelines are available in PDF [84k] or MSWord [491k]). For more information, contact Phil Miller, 614-265-6497.

Cooperative Boating Facility Grant - Application deadline is April 1. You must use the revised packet (PDF [181k] or MSWord [576k]). For more information, contact Julie McQuade, 614-265-6443.

Recreational Harbor Evaluation Program - Application deadline is April 1. You must use the revised packet (PDF [80k] or MSWord [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.

Need to Report Your Grant?

Boating Safety Education [2010 - 869K; DOC] [2011 - 1.7Meg; DOC]

Other Forms You May Need

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

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

Specs on Boat Ramp Construction for Ohio

Ohio Boating Facility Standards and Guidelines [1.4 Meg; PDF]