Shoreline Erosion Control & Public Beach Restoration
Funds research, planning, and implementation of site-specific coastal erosion control and public beach restoration projects throughout California.
Funder: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: No preset minimum/maximum; recent awards range from $40,000–$11.5 million per project, typically 50–85% of nonfederal costs.
Summary: Supports planning, studies, and implementation of site-specific solutions for coastal erosion control and public beach restoration across California.
Key Information: Funding is contingent on annual state budget approval; only top-priority projects are invited to full application.
Description
This grant program, administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), funds projects that address shoreline erosion and restore public beaches throughout California. Through the Shoreline Erosion Control Program and the Public Beach Restoration Program, DBW supports studies, planning, and construction of both “soft” (e.g., sand replenishment, dune restoration) and “hard” (e.g., seawalls, rock revetments) coastal erosion solutions. The programs emphasize collaborative, strategic, and site-specific approaches, coordinating with multiple agencies and providing technical guidance to maximize ecological and public benefits.
