Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY26

The Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY26 aims to enhance public boating safety by providing grants to local government agencies for the purchase of boating safety and law enforcement water patrol equipment. The program is open to public agencies and local government agencies within California. The grant will cover the purchase of equipment such as patrol boats, personal watercraft, engines, search and rescue equipment, dive gear, etc. • Eligible applicants: Public agencies and local government agencies • Eligible geographies: Waterways within California • Application deadline: 4/30/26 15:00 • Expected award announcement: August • Period of performance: 18 months