State recreational boating safety program

The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency received a $1.682 million formula grant award from the U.S. Coast Guard under the Boating Safety Financial Assistance program (CFDA 97.012) to support the State Recreational Boating Safety Program from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The grant funds will support Alabama's efforts to reduce boating accidents, injuries and fatalities through boating safety education, assistance and enforcement activities. As the direct recipient, the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency will work with its sub-awardee, the Alabama Department of Public Health, to develop, carry out and finance recreational boating safety programs in the state. The grant program aims to encourage greater participation and uniformity in boating safety across states and territories through coordinated state programs supported by federal funding.