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Palm Beach International Boat Show

Gives Back $500,000 Through New Grant Program

A new $500,000 grant program, Palm Beach International residents of the region and is widely known to be among a
Boat Show Gives Back, will help support environmental handful of must-attend, major boating events in the world.
and marine education programs and waterfront projects in “The Palm Beach International Boat Show has always
Palm Beach County. The program is a collaboration between given back to the community through sponsorships and
the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County underwriting of organizations,” explained Rena Blades, director
(MIAPBC), the owner of the Palm Beach International Boat of community and government affairs for the boat show. “But
Show, and Informa, the producer of the show. in 2023, this tradition of community giving has been enhanced
The application period is now open for nonprofit organizations through a commitment to provide substantially more funding
to apply to the program before the Nov. 17 deadline. It is the each year. We’ve pledged to give $500,000 in our first year and
boat show’s hope that successful, grant-underwritten projects hope to give millions in the future.”
will positively impact thousands of lives in Palm Beach County To apply, and for more information on eligibility,
through inspiring educational programs and waterfront projects. requirements, and criteria, please visit marinepbc.org/grant-
“Our mission is to promote and protect the sound growth program/ or call (561) 863-0012.
of the marine industry in Palm Beach County for the benefit trips, outreach, in-house programs, and other related activities. About Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back
and education of the community and the environment,” said In addition, programs that enhance the Palm Beach County Through the Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives
Alyssa Freeman, executive director of the MIAPBC. “Since our waterfront such as public art, cultural activities, and small capital Back grant program, the Marine Industries Association of
inception, the MIAPBC has donated more than $2.5 million to projects, will be considered. Palm Beach County and Informa provide funding to nonprofit
local nonprofit organizations and scholarship candidates. The Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back is funded organizations in Palm Beach County. The grants will help
Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program will through the proceeds from the annual Palm Beach International the organizations to underwrite environmental and marine
let us take those efforts to the next level.” Boat Show, which include ticket sales, optional add-on donations, education programs, and waterfront projects in Palm Beach
Grant programs will be considered for up to $25,000 per and other boat show-related endeavors. The boat show has been County that serve residents and visitors. In its inaugural
nonprofit organization annually. Programs that will be funded produced for more than 40 years and has a major economic year, Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back has
include educational activities, curriculum development, field impact on the region. It is a much-loved, annual tradition for pledged to give $500,000.

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