Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance QZ Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant

The Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance QZ Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant provides funding for prevention plans and implementation activities to protect California's reservoirs from Quagga and Zebra mussel infestation. The grant program supports two types of projects: planning and assessment, and implementation. Examples of projects include developing prevention plans, purchasing equipment, outreach and education efforts, and inspection programs. The grant is available to public agencies that own or manage reservoirs open to the public for recreation and are free of Quagga and Zebra mussels. • Eligible applicants must provide Quagga and Zebra mussel early-detection monitoring data no older than March of the previous year. • The reservoirs must be located within California. • The grant program is funded by a fee collected through the DMV, and the funding method is reimbursement. • The total estimated available funding is $2,000,000, and the expected award amount per award is $200,000 - $400,000.