PA Fish and Boat Commission Boating Facility Grant Program: 2027 Round (Applications Due December 1, 2026)
Program Summary
PFBC's 2027 Boating Facility Grant round funds planning, acquisition, development and rehabilitation of public boating access, with priority focus on officially designated Pennsylvania Water Trails; applications are due December 1, 2026.
Full Description
The Boating Facility Grant Program supports the planning, acquisition, development, expansion and rehabilitation of public boating facilities. Eligible projects include boat ramps, courtesy docks, restrooms, access roads, parking areas, signage, aquatic invasive species prevention and other improvements at public access sites, and applicants are encouraged to build in universal design and ADA accessibility. For the 2027 round PFBC set three focus areas: projects in Lancaster County, projects providing access to the Lehigh River, and projects on officially designated Pennsylvania Water Trails. Site visits are mandatory as part of the application process and a 50% funding match is required. The PA Fishing and Boating Access Strategy is available to help communities identify and prioritize access needs.
Key Details
Eligible Applicants
Townships, boroughs, counties, municipalities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits such as land trusts, conservancies and watershed groups
Geographic Focus
PA
Funding Amount
Reimbursement grant; 50% match required (see PFBC program guide for limits)
Contact
Mark Morrison, PFBC, (717) 346-8196, RA-boatgrants@pa.gov
