Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023

This bill establishes a federal grant program to fund youth fishing initiatives along U.S. coasts and Great Lakes. It authorizes $2 million annually (2024-2028) for the Secretary of Commerce to award grants to eligible entities like nonprofits, schools, tribes, or local governments. Grants cover equipment, transportation, licenses, and educational components about marine science and fishing regulations, with priority given to projects serving underserved communities (e.g., racial minorities, those with disabilities, or areas facing poverty). Recipients must report participant numbers and fund usage within one year of enactment.