Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26

Department of Parks and Recreation · State of California

At a glance

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26 is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Parks and Recreation (State of California). Applications are due June 30, 2027. Total estimated funding is $243K across about 10 awards. Applicant types listed as eligible include business, individual, nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jul 1, 2026Posted
Jun 30, 2027Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Jul 1, 2026
Close date: Jun 30, 2027
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $243,000
Implied average award: $24,300 calculated
Expected awards: 10
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal — Federal Clean Vessel Act Funds
Matching funds: 25% — Grantees contribute 25 percent cash or in-kind match.
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — This award is divided into two funding regions; Coastal and Inland. For pumpouts there are a maximum of 7 coastal awards ($180,000) and two inland awards ($42,000). For dump stations there is one inland award ($21,000).
Estimated number of awards: Exactly 10
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 1 Year
Expected award announcement: As needed
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: California waterways
How to submit: Online: http://olga.dbw.parks.ca.gov/egrams_dbw/User/home.aspx
Latest change note: The title of this grant has been updated to reflect the new fiscal year.

Implied average = estimated total funding ÷ expected number of awards, calculated by GrantsJunction. Actual awards vary.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Business
Individual
Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Public and private marina owners

Can your organization apply?

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

This grant provides resources for keeping boater sewage from California waterways.

Description

The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the construction of pumpout and dump stations on California's waterways.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above), and plan for the required matching funds.
Find out how to submitOnline: http://olga.dbw.parks.ca.gov/egrams_dbw/User/home.aspx Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Secure the matching funds commitmentGet the match documented (board approval, partner letters or budget lines) before the budget is final.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyEthan Tratner · ethan.tratner@parks.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before June 30, 2027Due by 11:59 a.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Ethan Tratner
ethan.tratner@parks.ca.gov
1-916-902-8823

Quick answers

When is the deadline for this opportunity?

According to the official notice, applications are due June 30, 2027. The notice adds: “Due by 11:59 a.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business, Individual, Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Public and private marina owners” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through this opportunity?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $243,000 and the agency expects to make about 10 awards.

How do I apply for this opportunity?

Applications go directly to Department of Parks and Recreation, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at http://olga.dbw.parks.ca.gov/egrams_dbw/User/home.aspx. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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