Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program
The Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program funds California communities to purchase and stage equipment, boosting scientific readiness for rapid oil spill response and environmental protection.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (next application cycle opens) | Rolling (when open)
Funding Amounts: Up to $45,000 per award; no match required; ~$250,000 total awarded per year.
Summary: Funds California local governments and tribal governments to acquire and stage oil spill response equipment, enhancing environmental protection and spill readiness.
Key Information: Applications are currently closed; next cycle opens January 2027.
Description
The Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR), supports local governments and federally recognized tribal governments across California in enhancing their oil spill readiness. The program provides funding for the purchase and pre-positioning of oil spill response equipment, as well as equipment familiarization and hands-on deployment training. The goal is to strengthen local capacity for rapid and effective spill response, thereby protecting economic and environmental resources at risk from oil spills in state waters.
