Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

Department of Parks and Recreation · State of California

At a glance

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27 is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Parks and Recreation (State of California). Applications are due February 1, 2027. 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

Aug 13, 2026Posted
Feb 1, 2027Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Aug 13, 2026
Close date: Feb 1, 2027
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: Not specified
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 — Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — Reimbursement
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 2 yrs (+ extensions)
Expected award announcement: N/A (Continuous)
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Waterways within California
How to submit: Online: https://olga.dbw.parks.ca.gov/egrams_dbw/User/home.aspx
Latest change note: Update Closing Date

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)

Local government agencies including cities and counties; federal government; and special districts.

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

Provide resources to local agencies to develop or improve public boat launching facilities, primarily for motorized vessels.

Description

In accordance with Section 72.5 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, Boat Launching Facility (BLF) grants are provided to local government agencies for the construction or improvement of boat launching ramps, restrooms, boarding floats, shore protection, parking for vehicles and boat trailers, and ancillary items. Also included in the grant are monies to pay for engineering, construction inspection, permits from regulatory agencies, special studies, construction contingency, and other project related costs. The primary purpose of the grant is to provide and improve access to California’s waterways by the recreational boating public using trailerable watercraft.

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).
Find out how to submitOnline: https://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.
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 earlyJoe Dux · joe.dux@parks.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before February 1, 2027Due by 12:00 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Joe Dux
joe.dux@parks.ca.gov
1-916-902-8822

Quick answers

When is the deadline for this opportunity?

According to the official notice, applications are due February 1, 2027. The notice adds: “Due by 12:00 p.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: Public Agency. It adds: “Local government agencies including cities and counties; federal government; and special districts.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How do I apply for this opportunity?

Applications go directly to Department of Parks and Recreation, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://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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