About this grant
Provide boating safety education to the general public. These grants are available to organizations that offer on-the-water boating safety education courses. Courses offered should be designed to enhance boater knowledge of boating laws, practical handling of vessels on the water, weather and water conditions, rules of the road, and equipment requirements.
Who can apply
Nonprofit; Public Agency Local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and colleges and universities operating within California. Geography: Waterways within California Matching funds: Not Required
What it funds
Relevant to: California
How to apply
Read the full announcement on the California Grants Portal before you start. Contact: name: Anna Prinzbach; email: anna.prinzbach@parks.ca.gov; tel: 1-916-902-8798;
Who can apply for Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26?
Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; City or township governments. Nonprofit; Public Agency Local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and colleges and universities operating within California. Geography: Waterways within California Matching funds: Not Required
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards: Up to $62K. Total program funding: $1.4M.
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