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

Source: California Grants Portal, ID 190524. Listing last updated by the grantor Aug 13, 2026. Rebuilt here Oct 30, 2026.

Who can apply

Public Agency

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

Where: Waterways within California

Purpose

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

Description

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.

Important dates

Opened: Aug 13, 2026
Application deadline: Feb 1, 2027 12:00
Expected award announcement: N/A (Continuous)
Period of performance: 2 yrs (+ extensions)

Funding details

Estimated amount per award: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Expected number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Letter of intent required: No
Matching funds: Not Required
Matching notes: N/A
Funding source: State
Funding source notes: Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Funding method notes: Reimbursement

How to apply

Read the full guidelines on the grantor's site, then apply there. Nothing is submitted through this site.

Submission: url: https://olga.dbw.parks.ca.gov/egrams_dbw/User/home.aspx

Questions about this grant: name: Joe Dux; email: [email protected]; tel: 1-916-902-8822;

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