ABC/OTS Alcohol Law Enforcement Grant 2026
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control · State of California
At a glance
ABC/OTS Alcohol Law Enforcement Grant 2026 is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (State of California). The application deadline was September 12, 2025. Individual awards are listed as $20K – $40K, with $750K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jul 30, 2025Posted
- Sep 12, 2025Application deadline
- Opened
- Jul 30, 2025
- Close date
- Sep 12, 2025
- Award floor
- $20,000
- Award ceiling
- $40,000
- Est. total funding
- $750,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Matching funds
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)
- Type
- Grant
- Funding source
- State — CA OTS
- Matching funds
- Not Required
- Funding method
- Reimbursement(s)
- Estimated number of awards
- Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- Award period
- Federal Fiscal 25/26
- Expected award announcement
- 10/1/2025
- Letter of intent
- Required
- Geography
- CA state wide
- How to submit
- By email: abcgrants@abc.ca.gov
- Latest change note
- Grant title and recipient qualifications
Who can apply
Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.
- Public Agency
Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)
This a reimbursement grant for salaries of peace officer personnel of Local and state law enforcement agencies to conduct alcohol related law enforcement. The grant recipient agencies must employ sworn peace officer personnel to qualify for this grant.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.
Purpose
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will expand its efforts to achieve the ongoing goal of reducing youth access to alcohol by combining enforcement with training and educational programs. Enforcement training grants will be awarded by ABC to local law enforcement agencies.
Description
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will expand its efforts to achieve the ongoing goal of reducing youth access to alcohol by combining enforcement with training and educational programs. Enforcement training grants will be awarded by ABC to local law enforcement agencies for conducting Minor Decoy operations, Shoulder Tap operations, IMPACT inspections, Holiday Enforcement, and a vast variety of enforcement programs. ABC will continue offering free on-site and online Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) trainings.
Past applications & awards
Historical data · not a predictionReported by the agency for this listing
- Fiscal year 2025–2647 applications · 27 awards
Program contact (as published)
ABC Grants
abcgrants@abc.ca.gov
1-916-419-2500
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “ABC/OTS Alcohol Law Enforcement Grant 2026”?
The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. It adds: “This a reimbursement grant for salaries of peace officer personnel of Local and state law enforcement agencies to conduct alcohol related law enforcement. The grant recipient agencies must employ sworn peace officer personnel to qualify for this grant.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.
How much funding is available through “ABC/OTS Alcohol Law Enforcement Grant 2026”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $20k – $40k and total estimated program funding is $750,000.
How do I apply for “ABC/OTS Alcohol Law Enforcement Grant 2026”?
Applications go directly to Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to abcgrants@abc.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.