To significantly expand access to recreational boating safety education through a multifaceted approach, encompassing a series of public service announcements and microcourses, along with training…

This $175,000 award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, under the Boating Safety Financial Assistance program (CFDA 97.012), will significantly expand access to recreational boating safety education through a multifaceted approach. The project will encompass a series of public service announcements, self-paced microcourses, and hands-on training to prepare more on-the-water instructors who can support increased educational opportunities for boaters. The performance period for this award is from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, and the recipient is the Boat/US Foundation, a national nonprofit organization focused on boating safety initiatives.

To significantly expand access to recreational boating safety education through a multifaceted approach, encompassing a series of public service announcements and microcourses, along with training designed to prepare more on the water instructors who can support increased hands on educational opportunities