The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is well known as the producers of the Seattle Boat Show, the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show with Trawlerfest, and as active supporters of marinas, boatyards, and the marine trades through their advocacy in Olympia. Did you also know that NMTA supports recreational boating through their “Grow Boating” program?
NMTA offers a Grow Boating Grant and is once again offering ten (10) $1,000 grants for the 2026-2027 boating season to organizations who encourage and promote “go-boating” as an active endeavor. NMTA has invested over $2 million in the promotion of boating the Pacific Northwest since the inception of their Grow Boating Grant program.
The application period for the 2026-27 grants closes on October 31, 2026, and funds are distributed to grantees in spring 2027. To apply, fill out the application form HERE. NMTA’s Grow Boating Committee determines what yearly programs, events, and promotions should be undertaken to encourage boating in the Northwest.
If you would like to become a member of NMTA and serve on one of their committees, email https://nmta.net/contact or phone 206-634-0911 to inquire. NMTA has a number of opportunities to serve the boating community including the following:
- Government Affairs/PAC Committee
- Boat Show Committee
- Marine & Boatyard Committee
- Superyacht Northwest Committee
- Grow Boating Committee
- Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Comt.
- Membership Committee
To learn more about NMTA, go to https://nmta.net
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