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Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program FY27

Grantor:
Department of Parks and Recreation
Portal ID:
153693
Status:
Closed
Open Date:
11/19/25 10:00
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

To study problems of beach erosion and to construct projects to stabilize beaches and shoreline areas either through the strategic placement of sand or via hard structures like seawalls, groins, and rock revetments in concentrated areas to protect vital public infrastructure.

Description:

The authority for the Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program (Harbors and Navigation Code 65-67.4) was part of the legislation that created the Department of Navigation and Ocean Development, the predecessor agency to the Department of Boating and Waterways. Many projects in this program are partially funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with the State paying up to 50% of the cost of the local sponsor’s required project cost share for construction. *Note: The letter of intent is due by 12/15/2025 at 5pm.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Public Agency

Local, regional, state, and federal government agencies.

Eligible Geographies:

Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay.

Matching Funding Requirement:

DBW can fund up to 50 percent of the non-federal cost share.

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.
6/30/27
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
3 years

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$1,500,000
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.
2
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.
$40,000 – $1,000,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Yes ( see Description for details )
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
50%
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.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

There is no predetermined amount of funds or number of awards that will be available through this program in any fiscal year. Projects are approved and funded individually through the annual state budget process.

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:

DBW will not reimburse grantees prior to satisfactory completion of work unless a federal project participant requires advance payment.

How to Apply

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

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Casey Caldwell, 1-916-902-8824, casey.caldwell@parks.ca.gov

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