For
immediate release:
November
1,
2018
Northwest
Marine Trade Association Announces Grow Boating Grants
Funds available
for non-profits promoting boating in the Northwest
SEATTLE – The Northwest Marine Trade Association
(NMTA) is pleased to announce the 2019 grant program for non-profits seeking
assistance in promoting boating in the Pacific Northwest. The grants are being
awarded through the NMTA’s Grow Boating program whose mission is to
increase the number of boaters and encourage current boaters to boat more
often. Since 2003, NMTA has spent more than $1.5 M
to promote boating in the Pacific Northwest through various events,
sponsorships and programs. The NMTA will award multiple grants up to $20,000 by
mid-April 2019. Interested organizations can apply online at: http://www.nmta.net/grow-boating/
“Our
efforts and programs have reached more than a million people since 2003. We’re
very pleased to be able to continue supporting non-profit groups who share our
mission of getting more people out on the water or introduced to the joys of
boating into our 16th year,” said Mark Yuasa, NMTA’s director of
Grow Boating.
Applications must fall into one the following categories:
·
Youth Boating Grant
Awarded to a group or organization seeking funding support
for an event or program aimed specifically at getting or increasing youth
participation in boating activities.
·
Discover Boating Grant
Awarded to a group or organization seeking funding support
for an event or program aimed specifically at introducing new people to
boating.
·
Boater Education / Safety Grant
Awarded to a group or organization seeking funding support
for 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. 1, 2019.
Grants will be awarded by mid-April 2019.
To
apply for a NMTA Grow Boating grant, visit http://www.nmta.net/grow-boating/.
For questions, contact Mark Yuasa at
NMTA: mark@nmta.net or
206-634-0911.
About NMTA’s Grow Boating Program
The
NMTA established a separate program called Grow Boating in 2003 to promote the
benefits and lifestyle of boating in the region. The program’s mission is to
increase the number of boaters and encourage current boaters to boat more often
through the development of new programs, events and promotions. NMTA’s Grow
Boating program is funded by a portion of space rental fees collected by the association
at its Seattle Boat Show each January.
In
addition to the available grants, NMTA Grow Boating funds a promotional
campaign called the Northwest Salmon Derby Series – partnering with 15 derbies
around the region to promote and increase participation in those fishing
events. The NMTA’s Grow Boating program also offers sailboat rides at popular
regional sailing events and sponsors a number of regional boating events.
About
the Northwest Marine Trade
Association
The
NMTA is the nation’s largest regional marine association. It represents more
than 700 companies in the recreational boating industry, including boat
dealers, boat brokers, marinas, boatyards, manufacturers, retailers and
suppliers of boating accessories and services. The NMTA’s mission is to promote
the growth of recreational boating and members’ businesses. The NMTA produces
the Seattle Boat Show, the West Coast’s largest boat show and the Northwest
Paddling Festival. Additional information is available at www.nmta.net).
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Contact:
Lisa Samuelson
Samuelson Communications
Cell: 206-954-2574
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