Boating Safety & Enforcement Equipment Grant Program (BSEE)
This grant funds local agencies in California to acquire equipment that improves boating safety and law enforcement on state waterways.
Funder: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.7 million total funding per cycle; typical awards range from ~$8,000 to $150,000; 100% of eligible costs covered
Summary: Funds local government agencies to acquire equipment for boating safety and law enforcement on California waterways.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
The Boating Safety & Enforcement Equipment Grant Program (BSEE), administered by the Division of Boating and Waterways within the California Department of Parks and Recreation, provides funding to local government agencies for the acquisition of equipment that enhances public safety and law enforcement on California’s waterways. Eligible equipment includes patrol boats, personal watercraft, marine patrol gear, search and rescue equipment, engines, and related items. The goal is to improve the capacity of local agencies to ensure safe recreational boating environments throughout the state.
