To use proven outreach methods and deep industry relationships to amplify the boating safety message at the point of first contact - the manufacturers, retailers and industry professionals who promote…

This federal Project Grant award of $120,000.00, provided by the U.S. Coast Guard under the Boating Safety Financial Assistance program (CFDA 97.012), supports the Water Sports Foundation, Inc. in utilizing proven outreach methods and industry relationships to amplify boating safety messaging to manufacturers, retailers, and other industry professionals who promote boating and paddling to their customers. The grant funds a range of activities aimed at reducing accidents and increasing safety on domestic waterways, including public relations campaigns, social media engagement, TV programming, retailer partnerships, and the development of informational materials in multiple languages on boating and paddling safety. The Water Sports Foundation also gathers data on boating trends, usage patterns, and the effectiveness of outreach efforts to promote uniformity in recreational safety standards and increase responsible participation across the United States.

To use proven outreach methods and deep industry relationships to amplify the boating safety message at the point of first contact - the manufacturers, retailers and industry professionals who promote boating and paddling to their customers every day.