Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY27

The Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program provides grant funding to public agencies to quickly restore safe and convenient public boating access by correcting public health and safety issues caused by unexpected damage due to flood, accidents, wildfires, or by extending existing boat ramps as needed due to drought conditions at DBW-funded boat launching facilities. Typical grant-funded items include repairing or replacing boat ramps, boarding floats, restroom and parking facilities for vehicles with boat trailers. • Eligible applicants are public agencies that own, operate, or maintain public boat launching facilities previously funded by the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW). • Eligible geographies are waterways within California. • The grant program provides reimbursement funding. • The funding source is the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund. • The grant guidelines and online application are available on the grantor's website.