Boat Launching Facilities Grant
BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY 2025/2026 GRANT APPLICATION & APPLICANT WORKSHOP
Applications for the Boat Launching Facility (BLF) 2026/2027 funding cycle are being accepted through the Online Grant Application (OLGA) until February 1, 2025. DBW recorded a virtual Applicant Workshop session on December 5, 2019 to answer questions applicants may have regarding the BLF program, OLGA, and the grant application process. Prior to submitting an application, you should review the 25-minute Applicant Workshop available here and slide deck available here. The webinar provides an overview of the BLF grant program, reviews the grant application and scoring criteria, and includes recommendations for writing a competitive application.
| Project | Grantee | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arcata NMBFL | City of Arcata | $550,000 |
| Davies BLF Planning | City of Long Beach | $300,000 |
| Davies BLF Construction | City of Long Beach | $6,000,000 |
| Donner Lake BLF | Truckee-Donner Recreation and Parks District | $1,702,400 |
| East Park Reservoir BLF | Bureau of Reclamation | $150,000 |
| Hudeman Slough BLF | Sonoma County Regional Parks | $754,000 |
| Isleton BLF | City of Lakeport | $200,000 |
| Lake Skinner BLF | Riverside County | $200,000 |
| Lake Webb West BLF | Kern County | $1,160,000 |
| Lakeport BLF | City of Lakeport | $135,250 |
| Minersville BLF | United States Forest Service-Trinity Shasta | $4,850,000 |
| Owen River Water Trail NMBLF | Inyo County Water District | $110,000 |
| Pillar Point Harbor BLF | San Mateo Harbor County Harbor District | $400,000 |
| Port San Luis Trailer BLF | Port San Luis Harbor District | $442,358 |
| Rock Creek Lake BLF (Planning) | United States Forest Service-Inyo | $200,000 |
| Rock Creek Lake BLF (Construction) | United States Forest Service-Inyo | $1,500,000 |
| Samoa BLF | City of Eureka | $200,000 |
| Silver Lake BLF | United States Forest Service-Trinity Shasta | $910,000 |
| Stoney Gorge Reservoir BLF | Bureau of Reclamation | $150,000 |
| Tuolumne River Front Park NMBLF | City of Modesto | $780,000 |
| Ventura Harbor BLF | Ventura Port Harbor | $890,000 |
| Wiest Lake BLF | Imperial County | $1,430,000 |
Grants and Loans Available for Recreational Boating Facilities with Public Access
- Loan and grant applications are only accepted via OLGA on a continuous basis.
- Applications for each grant/loan listed below are being accepted through February 1, 2025:
- Boat Launching Facility
- Ramp Repair and Modification
- Non-Motorized Boating Facility Grants
- Applications for Boat Launching Facilities (BLF), Non-Motorized Boating Facility, and Ramp Repair and Modification Grants will be considered for funding in the State's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.
Grants and loans are awarded on a competitive basis as funding allows.
Grants are made to qualifying public agencies to fund facilities such as boat launching ramps, boarding floats, and associated parking areas, restrooms, and lighting for motorized and non-motorized boaters.
Loans are made to qualifying public and private entities to pay for improvements to marinas.
Read the Application Overview prior to beginning the application process. Prior to submitting an application, review the application checklist to ensure your submittal is complete. A resolution from your governing body is required.
BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY GRANTS FOR MOTORIZED BOATS
Grant applications for Boat Launching Facilities for Motorized Boats are only accepted online through February 1, 2025.
- On-line Grant Application (OLGA)
- Boat Launching Facilities Grant Application SAMPLE
- Boat Launching Facility (BLF) Grant Ranking Worksheet
NON-MOTORIZED BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY GRANTS
Grant applications for Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facilities are only accepted online through February 1, 2025.
- On-line Grant Application (OLGA)
- Non-Motorized Boating Facility Grant Application SAMPLE
- Non-Motorized Boating Facility Grant Ranking Worksheet
RAMP REPAIR AND MODIFICATION GRANTS
- Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Application SAMPLE
- Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Ranking Worksheet
PRIVATE AND PUBLICLY OWNED RECREATIONAL MARINA LOANS
The Public and Private Marina Loan programs are suspended pending the outcome of a current evaluative process and identification of a funding source. If you are interested in further information about a potential future loan funded by these programs, contact Casey Caldwell at: casey.caldwell@parks.ca.gov.
RESOURCES:
- Resolution Samples and Instructions
- Layout, Design and Construction Handbook for Small Craft Boat Launching Facilities (1991)
- Layout & Design Guidelines for Boat Launching Facilities (2021)
- Layout & Design Guidelines for Berthing Marinas (2005)
Each individual project must be approved through the State budget process. Once DBW begins reviewing the applications, they will become part of the State's confidential budget-making process, and DBW will be unable to provide updates on the status of applications. However, we will send notifications to applicants to acknowledge receipt of complete applications, and we will contact applicants during the review process if we need additional or updated information about a project. When the Governor’s budget is released in January 2026, it will usually include a list of projects that are proposed to the Legislature for grant funding in fiscal year 2026-27. DBW expects the State budget to be finalized in June 2026. DBW typically prepares grant agreements for approved projects several months thereafter.
DBW grant funds are not available to grantees until a fully executed grant agreement is in place. DBW will not fund any project work that occurs before that time.
For more information, please contact Joe Dux at Joe.Dux@parks.ca.gov.