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

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 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. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency Local government agencies including cities and counties; federal government; and special districts. Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California Matching Funding Requirement: N/A 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. 2/1/27 12:00 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. N/A (Continuous) Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 2 yrs (+ extensions) Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. See Notes Below 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. Dependent Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent. No 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. No Available Funding Notes: The funding for this grant is dependent upon future fiscal year State budgets. 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. State Funding Source Notes: Harbors and Watercraft Revolving 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: Reimbursement How to Apply State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

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 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. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency Local government agencies including cities and counties; federal government; and special districts. Eligible Geographies: Waterways within California Matching Funding Requirement: N/A 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. 2/1/27 12:00 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. N/A (Continuous) Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.