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Applications Open To Local Nonprofits For Palm Beach

International Boat Show Gives Back Grant Program

Now through Oct. 18, nonprofit organizations across
Palm Beach County can apply for the Palm Beach
International Boat Show (PBIBS) Gives Back $500,000
grant program. Founded in 2023, the grant program helps
support environmental and marine education programs,
and waterfront projects in Palm Beach County. The
program is a collaboration between the Marine Industries
Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC), the owner
of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and Informa,
the producer of the show.
Grant proceeds will be used to fund projects that
will positively impact thousands of lives in Palm Beach
County through inspiring educational programs and
waterfront projects. Last year, Palm Beach International
Boat Show Gives Back awarded proceeds to 25 nonprofit
organizations. Grantees included Loggerhead Marinelife
Center, ANGARI Foundation, Palm Beach State College
Foundation, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, and the
Youth Sailing Foundation of the Palm Beaches.

Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back Grant Recipients. Photo by Tracey Benson Photography

“Our mission is to promote and protect the sound Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back is
growth of the marine industry in Palm Beach County funded through the proceeds from the annual Palm Beach
for the benefit and education of the community and the International Boat Show, which include ticket sales,
environment,” said Alyssa Freeman, executive director optional add-on donations, and other boat show-related
of the MIAPBC. “We hope to help foster a future where endeavors. The boat show has been produced for more
knowledge and stewardship go hand in hand to protect than 40 years and has a major economic impact on the
and enrich our community.” region. It is a much-loved, annual tradition for residents
Grant programs will be considered for up to $25,000 per of the region and is widely known to be among a handful
nonprofit organization annually. Programs that will be funded of must-attend, major boating events in the world.
include educational activities, curriculum development, “The Palm Beach International Boat Show has always
field trips, outreach, in-house programs, and other related given back to the community through sponsorships and
activities. In addition, programs that enhance the Palm Beach underwriting of organizations,” explained Rena Blades,
County waterfront, such as public art, cultural activities, and
Talented Teen Club Snorkeling Day small capital projects, will be considered. Boat Show Gives Back Grant on page 18

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