Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program
The Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program funds California agencies to acquire and train with oil spill response equipment, boosting rapid and effective spill mitigation efforts.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates: January 1, 2027 (next application cycle opens) | Rolling/Continuous (when open)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000 to $45,000 per project; average annual program funding ~$250,000–$400,000; no match required.
Summary: Provides local governments and tribes in California with funds to pre-position oil spill response equipment and support rapid spill response.
Key Information: Program is currently closed; next application cycle opens January 1, 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), aims to enhance the readiness of California’s tribal governments and local agencies to respond quickly and effectively to oil spills. The program funds the purchase, staging, and training for response equipment, helping communities protect vital economic and environmental resources located within or near state waters. Awards cover 100% of eligible costs for equipment and related training, with no matching funds required.
