Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program
Forecasted
The Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program funds California local and Tribal governments to acquire and stage equipment for rapid, science-based oil spill response, led by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (next application window opens)
Funding Amounts: Typical annual pool ~$250,000; individual awards up to $45,000; no match required.
Summary: Supports California local and Tribal governments in acquiring and staging oil spill response equipment to enhance emergency preparedness.
Key Information: Funding for the current fiscal year is fully allocated; next opportunity is 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), provides funding to California local governments and federally recognized Tribal governments for the purchase and strategic staging of oil spill response equipment. The program aims to bolster operational readiness and rapid deployment capacity to protect sensitive economic and environmental resources during oil spill emergencies. Funds may be used for acquiring equipment, staging, and hands-on deployment training.
