Boat Launching Facilities Grant
This grant funds California public agencies to plan, engineer, and build or improve public boat launching facilities for motorized and non-motorized vessels on inland waterways.
Funder: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Dates: May 22, 2026 (2026/2027 Supplemental Grant Application) | February 1, 2027 (Annual cut-off for full applications)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $300,000 to $6,000,000 for motorized facilities and $100,000 to $1,000,000 for non-motorized; total available for 2026/2027 supplemental round is approximately $11.8 million.
Summary: Funds public agencies in California to construct or improve public boat launching facilities for both motorized and non-motorized vessels.
Key Information: Funding is competitive, reimbursement-based, and requires full project readiness and public access.
Description
This grant program, administered by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), provides financial support to public agencies for the planning, engineering, permitting, and construction of new or improved public recreational boat launching facilities in California's inland waterways. Projects may serve both motorized and non-motorized recreational boating and are intended to expand outdoor access, particularly in communities near rivers and inland waterways. Funding can be used for ramps, floats, parking, restrooms, lighting, and other related infrastructure. The program is highly competitive and requires applicants to demonstrate project readiness, public benefit, and compliance with all eligibility criteria.
