ABOUT THE BSEE GRANT

In accordance with Title 14, 6594.1, of the California Government Code of Regulations, California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) provides grants to local government agencies to purchase boating safety and law enforcement equipment through the Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program.

Agencies interested in applying for a grant must submit a completed application packet between February 1st and April 30th of each year by 5:00PM, prior to the start of the fiscal year in which grant funds are requested. You may submit applications via Online Grant Application (OLGA) only.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Local government agencies who can demonstrate a need for boating safety and law enforcement equipment pursuant to the application assessment criteria. Grants are for local boating safety and law enforcement only.

EXAMPLES OF ALLOWABLE MARINE PATROL ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT:

     ·Law Enforcement Patrol Boats
     ·Marine Patrol Equipment
     ·Personal Watercraft (PWC)
     ·Search and Rescue Equipment
     ·Dive Gear
     ·Engines, repowers and replacements

OLGA TRAINING

DBW will conduct OLGA training sessions for new and returning users. It is highly recommended that a representative from your agency attend the one-day in house training. Training will be held February 15th, 2018, from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. Please submit your RSVP by February 12th via email to  Joanna.Andrade@parks.ca.gov.

Please include the following information in your email:

1. Name of attendee(s)
2. Agency
3. Phone Number(s)

HOW DO I APPEAL THE DENIAL OF A PERMIT, LICENSE OR APPLICATION?

Contact the Deputy Director of the Division at:

Lupe Perez- Samaniego
Lupe.Perez-Samaniego@parks.ca.gov
Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Director
(888) 326-2822
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001