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Marine Fisheries - Grant Programs

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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries provides grant funding to individuals, private businesses and organizations, universities, and local and state governments to benefit recreational fishing and boating.

Each year the division announces the availability of funding through the Coastal Recreational Fishing License (CRFL) Grant Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIG). The annual funding announcements will detail eligibility information, how to prepare a proposal, the proposal deadline, and other important information.

See links to program pages at right for all the details.

 

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CFRF: Commercial Fishing Resource Fund Grant Program

The CFRF program is to provide funding for the development of sustainable commercial fishing in the State.

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Grant Programs

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BIG: Boating Infrastructure Grant Program

The BIG Program provides funding for projects that aim to construct, renovate or maintain infrastructure and amenities for recreational transient vessels.
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Contact:
Vicky Pohoresky
Federal Aid Coordinator
Vicky.Pohoresky@ncdenr.gov
252-808-8016

CRFL: Coastal Recreational Fishing License Grants Program recreational fishing

The CRFL Grant Program provides funding for projects that aim to manage, protect, restore, develop, cultivate and enhance the marine resources of the state.
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Contact:
William Brantley
CRFL Grant Program Coordinator
William.Brantley@ncdenr.gov
252-808-8004

CRFL Programs and Reports

Other State-funded grant programs:

Currently, the DMF only offers public assistance funding through the BIG and CRFL grant programs. Visit the state’s Community Resource Information System (CRIS) website for a listing of all North Carolina government grants.

 

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries • 3441 Arendell Street • Morehead City, NC 28557 • 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632

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