Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back Program
Funding Amount
Up to $25,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
36 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back Program
Overview: Grants provided to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County to underwrite environmental and marine education programs, and waterfront projects in downtown West Palm Beach that serve West Palm Beach residents and visitors.
Funder: Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC)
Geographic Scope: Palm Beach County, Florida
Background
The Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program is funded through proceeds from the annual Palm Beach International Boat Show held in March in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Boat Show has been produced annually for more than 40 years and makes a major economic impact on the region ($1.05 billion statewide, $163.1 million in Palm Beach County). In 2023, the tradition of community giving was enhanced through a commitment to provide substantially larger funding each year. Funding comes from PBIBS ticket sales, optional ticket price add-ons, and other boat show-related activities.- Marine and environmental education programs
- Waterfront projects that enhance the Palm Beach County waterfront
- Educational activities, curriculum development, field trips, outreach, in-house programs
- Public art, cultural activities, and small capital projects
Eligible Focus Areas
- Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service
- Must be in existence for at least three years
- Must be based or operating in Palm Beach County
- Must submit current annual budget
- No grants to individuals
- Recipients can only request funds for one program or project
Eligibility Requirements
- Salaries and administrative fees
- Accounting fees
- Legal fees
Expenses NOT Allowed
- Maximum award: Up to $25,000 per organization annually
- Preference: Given to proposals that provide matching funds
- Project timeline: Programs must take place within one year, starting in February 2026 and ending no later than November 2026
Award Details
Recognition Requirements
All organizations who receive funding are required to recognize the Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program (details in grant awardee's contract).Contact Information
Phone: 561-863-0012 Email: info@marinepbc.org Address: 1208 US Highway One, Suite B, North Palm Beach, FL 33408How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline:
Required Application Materials
1. Completed Grant Application form
2. Copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service
3. A list of current officers and board of directors
4. Budget for the program or project for which funds are requested
5. Current year annual operating budget for the organization applying
6. Copy of the organization's most recent 990 filed with the Internal Revenue Service
7. Copy of the organization's most recent Audited Financial Statement
8. Any agreements with partners for the potential project or program, if applicable
9. Letters of support (optional)
Submission Instructions
- Submit PDF application to: info@marinepbc.org
- Print Application available (opens PDF)
- Contact via email if you encounter any issues
Review Criteria and Scoring
A panel of local leaders will review and score all eligible grant applications annually using the following scoring criteria:
- Alignment with the Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program – 40 points
- Impact of the program or project as measured by the number of people affected and/or its promotional value – 40 points
- Administrative and fiduciary excellence of the organization – 10 points
- Matching funds provided – 5 points
- Meaningful attention to inclusion of diverse participants and audiences – 5 points
What Marine Industries Association of actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 6
- Total given
- $592K
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $6,500–$525K
- By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: West Palm Beach, FL; Juno Beach, FL; North Palm Beach, FL.
- 50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · West Palm Beach, FL
Operating grant
$525K
Loggerhead Marinelife Center · Juno Beach, FL
Operating grant
$26K
West Palm Beach Fishing Foundation · West Palm Beach, FL
Operating grant
$17K
Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation · North Palm Beach, FL
Event sponsorship
$10K
West Plam Beach Fishing Club · West Palm Beach, FL
Sponsorship
$8,000
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