Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Infrastructure Grant

Portal ID:
11546
Status:
Closed
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:

Details

Purpose:

Provides funding to construct or improve infrastructure used by transient recreational vessels 26 feet or more in length.

Description:

The Boating Infrastructure Grant program is designed to provide infrastructure and services for recreational boats 26 feet or more in length. Goals of the program include: 1. enhance access to recreational, historic, cultural and scenic resources; 2. strengthen community ties to the water’s edge and economic benefits; 3. promote public/private partnerships and entrepreneurial opportunities; 4. provide continuity of public access to the shore; and 5. promote awareness of transient boating opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Business
  • Public Agency

Local government agencies and private businesses

Eligible Geographies:

Waterways within California.

Matching Funding Requirement:

Annual Program - Future funding is dependent on Federal grant award.  

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
Spring 2023
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
3 Years

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$14,000,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$200,000 – $1,500,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
25%
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • Federal

Funding Source Notes:

Federal Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

Tier 1 grants can award up to $200,000.00.  Tier II grants are ranked nationally can award up to 1,500,000.00

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Ethan Tratner, 1-916-902-8823, ethan.tratner@parks.ca.gov