Closed Facts verified September 13, 2026

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY26

Opportunity number: BSEE26

Program owner: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways

Application timeline

  • Application opening: March 16, 2026 3:00 pm
  • Application deadline: April 30, 2026 3:00 pm

Key details

  • Funding amount: Award amounts depend on the number of submissions received and the application process; no fixed amount is stated.
  • Match required: Not required
  • Opens: March 16, 2026
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026

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Summary: Reimbursement grants for California local government agencies to purchase boating-safety and law-enforcement water-patrol equipment.

This program provides reimbursement grants to California local government agencies for boating-safety and law-enforcement water-patrol equipment. Examples include patrol boats, personal watercraft, engines, search-and-rescue equipment, and dive gear. The stated award period is 18 months.

Who is eligible?

Applicant types: Public agencies

Local government agencies serving waterways within California.

What can the funding be used for?

Purchase of boating-safety and law-enforcement water-patrol equipment, including patrol boats, personal watercraft, engines, search-and-rescue equipment, and dive gear.

How to apply

Apply electronically through the Division of Boating and Waterways online grants system. Funding is provided by reimbursement.

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Program contact

Johanna Naughton
[email protected]
1-916-902-8795

Official sources

Grant details can change. Confirm all requirements on the official source before applying.

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