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Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

Department of Parks and RecreationCloses Feb 1, 2027(104 days left)

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This California state grant funds construction and improvement of public boat launching facilities for trailerable, motorized watercraft. Only local government agencies — cities, counties, federal government, and special districts — may apply. Small businesses, sole proprietors, and nonprofits should not bother applying; they are not eligible.

Best for
California cities and counties building or upgrading boat launch ramps, Special districts managing public waterway access, Projects including ramps, restrooms, boarding floats, shore protection, and trailer parking
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses, Nonprofit organizations, Projects outside California waterways
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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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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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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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
State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
February 1, 2027 at 12:00 Pacific time.
Who can apply for this grant?
Public agencies only: local government agencies including cities and counties, the federal government, and special districts. Projects must involve waterways within California.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only public agencies may apply, and a for-profit business may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Eligible applicants are limited to public agencies such as cities, counties, federal government, and special districts.

Summary

Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.

About this grant

Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.

In accordance with Section 72.5 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, Boat Launching Facility (BLF) grants are provided to local government agencies for the construction or improvement of boat launching ramps, restrooms, boarding floats, shore protection, parking for vehicles and boat trailers, and ancillary items. Also included in the grant are monies to pay for engineering, construction inspection, permits from regulatory agencies, special studies, construction contingency, and other project related costs. The primary purpose of the grant is to provide and improve access to California’s waterways by the recreational boating public using trailerable watercraft.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Matching funds: Not Required (N/A) Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: 2027-02-01 12:00:00 (Pacific time) Award period: 2 yrs (+ extensions) Apply at: https://olga.dbw.parks.ca.gov/egrams_dbw/User/home.aspx Source: California Grants Portal record 190524, 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: Public Agency

Local government agencies including cities and counties; federal government; and special districts.

Geography: Waterways within California

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Parks recreation

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