Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program
The Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program funds California local governments and tribes to acquire and deploy scientific oil spill response equipment and training, led by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (next application cycle opens) | Rolling (applications accepted continuously when open)
Funding Amounts: Up to $45,000 per award; approximately $250,000 total awarded annually; no matching funds required.
Summary: Supports California local governments and tribes in acquiring and staging oil spill response equipment to enhance local preparedness and rapid response.
Key Information: Funding for FY 2026/2027 is fully allocated; next cycle opens January 2027.
Description
The Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program, managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR), provides funding to California Native American Tribal governments, counties, cities, and special districts. The program’s goal is to enable eligible jurisdictions to pre-position specialized oil spill response equipment, improving their capacity to protect vital economic and environmental resources during oil spill incidents. Awarded funds cover equipment purchase, staging, and hands-on deployment training, fostering local readiness and strengthening California’s overall response network.
