State recreational boating safety program

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation received a $1.7 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. The three-year award, effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025, will fund the state's efforts to reduce accidents and increase safety on domestic waterways through boating safety education, assistance, and enforcement activities. As the direct recipient, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will oversee program delivery, with the State of Idaho providing additional support and context as the organization's parent agency. The U.S. Coast Guard grant program aims to encourage uniform participation in boating safety initiatives to gather vessel and operational data, and allow states to assume responsibility for these important recreational safety functions.