Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26

The Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program provides funding to create or improve public non-motorized boating access. Typical grant-funded items include the construction of small, hand-launched boat ramps, small parking lots, and restrooms. The program is open to local government agencies, including cities, counties, and special districts, and the funding source is the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund. The grant program has an estimated total available funding, but the exact amount is not specified, and the expected number of awards is 5, with an estimated amount per award ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000. • Eligible applicants: Public agencies, including local government agencies and special districts • Eligible geographies: Waterways within California • Matching funding requirement: Not applicable • Period of performance: 2 years with possible extensions • Funding method: Reimbursement • Letter of intent required: No • Requires matched funding: No