FY 2027/28 CDFW Boating Access Grant Program

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering the FY 2027/28 Boating Access Grant Program to fund the planning, design, construction, and operation of boating access facilities and related amenities throughout California’s waterways. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. Grants may cover up to 75 % of project costs, with a required 25 % non‑federal match. Funding is reimbursable and sourced from federal dollars, with an estimated total award pool of $3 million. The grant period runs from July 1 2027 to April 1 2031. • Eligible activities: design, permitting, construction, ADA‑compliant amenities (ramps, docks, restrooms, lighting, signage, etc.), launch facilities for paddle craft, outreach, invasive‑species education, vegetation management, pump‑out and fueling stations, potable water, and O&M. • Eligible applicants: nonprofit, public agency, tribal government (federal agencies excluded). • Funding: up to 75 % reimbursement; minimum 25 % match required; total available $3 M; award count “Dependent”. • Application deadline: 5 Nov 2026 16:00 UTC; award announcement expected Summer 2027. • Period of performance: 7/1/2027 – 4/1/2031 (≈45 months). • Contact: Elizabeth Buttler (phone (916) 594‑3879, email [email protected]).