Since 2003, the group has spent more than $1 million to promote boating in the Pacific Northwest through various events, sponsorships and programs. The trade group will award up to $9,000 to one or more organizations by next spring.
Applications must fall into one the following categories:
Youth boating grant: To support an event or program aimed specifically at getting or increasing youth participation in boating activities.
Discover boating grant: To support for an event or program aimed specifically at introducing new people to boating.
Boater education/safety grant: To support an event or program aimed specifically at educating new or current boaters on how to be safe on the water.
Completed applications must be received by Feb. 24. Grants will be awarded by April 1.
To apply for a grant, visit NMTA.net or http://bit.ly/NMTAgrant and download a grant application. For questions, contact John Thorburn at john@nmta.net or 206-634-0911.
Compiled by Jeffrey P. Mayor, jeff.mayor@thenewstribune.com
