Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
Department of Parks and Recreation
Funding Amount
Between $300,000 and $1,500,000
Deadline
September 29, 2026
3 days left
Grant Type
state
Overview
Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
Provides funding to construct or improve infrastructure used by transient recreational vessels 26 feet or more in length.
The Boating Infrastructure Grant program is designed to provide infrastructure and services for recreational boats 26 feet or more in length. Goals of the program include: 1. enhance access to recreational, historic, cultural and scenic resources; 2. strengthen community ties to the water’s edge and economic benefits; 3. promote public/private partnerships and entrepreneurial opportunities; 4. provide continuity of public access to the shore; and 5. promote awareness of transient boating opportunities.
Details
- Agency: Department of Parks and Recreation
- Type: Grant
- Funding Source: Federal
- Estimated Available Funds: $18,000,000
- Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- Award Amount: Between $300,000 and $1,500,000
- Funding Method: Reimbursement(s)
- Matching Funds: 25%
- Geography: Waterways within California.
Categories
Environment & Water; Parks & Recreation
Eligible Applicants
Business; Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
How to Apply
Letter of Intent required.
Apply here: https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28821
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