Deadline: 15-Jun-23
Government of Canada has launched the Assessment and Removal Component of the Abandoned Boats Program Funding to assist with the removal and permanent disposal of abandoned and/or wrecked small boats.
The ABP-A&R provides funding to support eligible recipients to conduct boat assessments for removals and to permanently remove and dispose abandoned and/or wrecked small boats from Canadian waterways that are not eligible under other federal funding programs.
Objectives
- The objective of the program is to:
- reduce the number of abandoned and/or wrecked boats in Canadian waterways and the hazards they pose
- contribute to the protection and preservation of the marine environment
- reduce the impacts of these boats on Canadian coastal communities
- enhance economic opportunities
- increase awareness of the boat owners’ responsibilities
Funding Information
- Recipients who are eligible will be reimbursed up to 100% of eligible expenditures through a grant.
- The maximum grant per assessment of a boat is $5,000.
- The maximum grant per boat removal and disposal is $50,000.
- Please note that bundling of projects in an area is permitted in one application up to a maximum of $250,000 for the entire project.
- ** in extraordinary circumstances, the maximum funding allotment may be increased on a case-by-case basis, where funds are available.
Eligible activities
- Transport Canada will reimburse the cost of activities to:
- conduct boat removal assessments
- remove and dispose of abandoned and/or wrecked small boats
- For example, costs eligible for reimbursement could include:
- assessment costs
- professional fees for contracted services
- travel costs
- salaries
- administrative costs
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible recipients include:
- provinces, territories, municipalities and local governments
- Indigenous groups, communities and organizations
- private ports or marinas*
- Canadian Port Authorities
- for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Abandoned and/or wrecked boats in a federally owned small craft harbour are not eligible for funding under this program. Please contact the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
- Eligible recipients will receive up to:
- 100% of their total eligible costs for the assessment and removal/disposal of boats
For more information, visit Government of Canada.