Local Government Grant Program
Forecasted
Local Government Grant Program supports local governments in maintaining oil spill plans and joining planning meetings, exercises, and training to strengthen readiness and protect California’s natural resources.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Projected application deadline; cycle opens January 2027)
Summary: Supports local governments adjacent to marine waters in maintaining oil spill contingency plans and participating in planning meetings, exercises, and training.
Key Information: The program supports existing plans, not initial local oil spill contingency plan development.
Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) administers the Local Government Grant Program to strengthen local oil spill readiness and environmental protection. It supports local governments adjacent to marine waters in updating existing local oil spill contingency plans, attending Area Contingency Planning meetings, and participating in oil spill-related exercises and related training. These activities support OSPR’s goal of providing the best achievable protection of California’s natural resources.
All eligible local governments have submitted their initial local oil spill contingency plans. The selection and application review process for new plans has therefore been repealed, and the program now focuses on maintaining existing plans and supporting participation in preparedness activities.
