Waves of Hope Grassroots Outreach Opportunity
Waves of Hope is a coalition of forever-changed families and friends impacted by boating and open water tragedies. The National Safe Boating Council is providing eligible Waves of Hope representatives funding to serve as influencers in their local communities through programs, events, or other grassroots marketing efforts to further Waves of Hope.
Grassroots outreach applications must include specific program(s), event(s), or outreach effort(s) that share about Waves of Hope and recreational boating safety. This may be virtual or in-person outreach opportunities, and may also include paid marketing efforts. Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate: building community engagement, accomplishing specific goals, and communicating about recreational boating safety. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Deadline to apply is November 15, 2023.
Status reports are required following a template provided by the National Safe Boating Council if awarded a grant. Any marketing resources developed with the funding must be approved by the the Council, and must give credit to Waves of Hope. If you have any questions concerning this application or other resources provided by the Council, please email inquiries to outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org.
Waves of Hope and this grassroots grant project are produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the United States Coast Guard.