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FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant Program

Department of Fish and WildlifeCloses Nov 5, 2026(16 days left)

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This is a California state grant for nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments building or maintaining recreational boating access—ramps, docks, restrooms, pump-out and fueling facilities, ADA amenities, and related operations. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply and should not spend time on it. Applicants should also plan for a 25% non-Federal cost share, reimbursed on a 75% basis.

Best for
California nonprofits running boating access projects, Public agencies managing waterway access facilities, Tribal governments with boating access or aquatic invasive species education projects
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Projects outside California
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Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, training)
70
Good Match
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
65
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 16 days
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Closes in 16 days
54
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
Applications are due November 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific time.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
A fixed award amount is not published; awards depend on the applications received. The total program funding is $3,000,000, and grantees may be reimbursed up to 75 percent of project costs.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments may apply. Federal agencies are not eligible, and for-profit businesses cannot apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A small business may not apply, and only nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments are eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits are an eligible applicant type.

Summary

CDFW's Boating Access Grant Program provides funding for projects that increase access to recreational boating opportunities across California's waterways. The Boating Access program provides funding for a broad range of access facilities and associated amenities that benefit recreational boaters.

About this grant

CDFW's Boating Access Grant Program provides funding for projects that increase access to recreational boating opportunities across California's waterways. The Boating Access program provides funding for a broad range of access facilities and associated amenities that benefit recreational boaters.

Project activities eligible for Boating Access grant funds include: Planning, permitting, and design for Boating Access Facilities. Construction of Boating Access Facilities Administration and Coordination of boating access programs (personnel, travel, training, planning, etc.). Amenities for Boaters, including compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at Boating Access Facilities: This may include restrooms, wash-down stations, fish cleaning stations for boaters, ramps, courtesy or loading docks, maneuvering areas, parking areas, walkways, beaching areas for boats, picnic tables, garbage facilities for boaters, shade structures, lighting, signage, etc. Launching and landing facilities for paddle craft and non-motorized boats. Outreach to boaters about available boating access and amenities. Aquatic Invasive Species Information and Education – including inspection (not enforcement) as long as the purpose is to keep boaters boating. Vegetation management – As long as the purpose is to keep boaters accessing the water. Pump out facilities for vessels that have on-board sanitary holding tanks. Fueling docks for boaters. Potable water supplies for boaters. Dinghy docks. Operation and Maintenance of boating access facilities.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $3,000,000.00 Matching funds: 25% (Grantees may be reimbursed up to 75 percent of project costs through the grant program. At least 25 percent of the project costs must come from a non-Federal source, which can include revenue from license fees.) Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: Federal Deadline: 2026-11-05 16:00:00 (Pacific time) Award period: 7/1/2027-4/1/2031 Apply at: https://watershedgrants.wildlife.ca.gov/index.do Source: California Grants Portal record 192060, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government

Federal agencies are not eligible to apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Parks recreation

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