Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26
Provide boating safety education to the general public.
- Agency
- Department of Parks and Recreation
- Deadline
- Closes Oct 30, 2026 · 10 days left
- Award
- $1 – $62,000
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.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
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.
Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.
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.
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
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