Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment (BSEE) Grant Program
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 Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Program (BSEE).
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
Level of Assistance: Up to 100% of eligible costs. An Agency can only request the amount of funding based upon the portion of time the equipment will be used for boating safety and enforcement activities.
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 March 5, 2019, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM and March 8, 2019, from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. Both dates will be the same training material. You will only need to sign up for one date. Please submit your RSVP by February 22 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)
| Grantee | Equipment Funded | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Sheriff | GPS/Radar/Sonar Equipment and Radios | $28,450 |
| City of Pittsburg Waterfront | Stretcher, Floatation Collar and Dewatering Pump | $5,060 |
| Colusa County Sheriff | Engine Replacement | $20,700 |
| El Dorado County Sheriff | Patrol Boat | $100,000 |
| Fresno County Sheriff | Patrol Boat, Repaint and Dry Suits | $120,699 |
| Imperial County Sheriff | Patrol Boat | $87,320 |
| Kern County Sheriff | Patrol Boat | $90,000 |
| Los Angeles County Sheriff | Miscellaneous Equipment | $68,725 |
| Placer County Sheriff | Miscellaneous Equipment | $67,604 |
| Port San Luis Harbor District | Patrol Boat | $150,000 |
| Sacramento County Sheriff | Miscellaneous Equipment | $23,753 |
| San Francisco Police Department | Engine Replacement | $65,828 |
| San Mateo Harbor District | Electronic for Patrol Boat | $73,419 |
| Shasta County Sheriff | Patrol Boat | $89,500 |
| Tulare County Sheriff | Patrol Boat | $92,633 |
| Yolo County Sheriff | Miscellaneous Equipment | $27,219 |
| Total Funded | $1,110,910 |