Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant

Purpose: Provides funding to construct or improve infrastructure used by transient recreational vessels 26 feet or more in length. Description: The Boating Infrastructure Grant program is designed to provide infrastructure and services for recreational boats 26 feet or more in length. Goals of the program include: 1. enhance access to and scenic resources; 2. strengthen community ties to the water’s edge and economic benefits; 3. promote public/private partnerships and entrepreneurial opportunities; 4. provide continuity of public access to the shore; and 5. promote awareness of transient boating opportunities. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Business Nonprofit Other Legal Entity Public Agency Tribal Government Local government agencies and private businesses. Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California. Matching Funding Requirement: Annual Program - Future funding is dependent on Federal grant award. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. 9/29/26 10:00 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. Summer 2027 Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 3 Years Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $18,000,000 Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. $300,000 – $1,500,000 Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent. Yes ( see Description for details Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. 25% Funding Source: The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. Federal Funding Source Notes: Federal Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Funding Method: The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Reimbursement(s) Funding Method Notes: Tier 1 grants can award up to $300,000. Tier II grants are ranked nationally can award up to $1,500,000. How to Apply State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Purpose: Provides funding to construct or improve infrastructure used by transient recreational vessels 26 feet or more in length. Description: The Boating Infrastructure Grant program is designed to provide infrastructure and services for recreational boats 26 feet or more in length. Goals of the program include: 1. enhance access to and scenic resources; 2. strengthen community ties to the water’s edge and economic benefits; 3. promote public/private partnerships and entrepreneurial opportunities; 4. provide continuity of public access to the shore; and 5. promote awareness of transient boating opportunities. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Business Nonprofit Other Legal Entity Public Agency Tribal Government Local government agencies and private businesses. Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California. Matching Funding Requirement: Annual Program - Future funding is dependent on Federal grant award. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. 9/29/26 10:00 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. Summer 2027 Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 3 Years Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant.