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Boat Launching Facility Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Boat Launching Facility Grant Program?
- Who can apply for the funds?
- How much can a public entity receive?
- How long does the process take?
- What can grant funds be used for?
- How do I appeal the denial of a permit, license, or application?
- Where can I get the required forms?
What is the Boat Launching Facility Grant Program?
Each year the California Department of Boating and Waterways (Cal Boating) provides grants to public entities throughout the state for construction of launch ramps, boarding floats, shoreside or floating restrooms, shore protection, vehicle/trailer parking, and other boating related items. The facilities constructed with Cal Boating grants must be in environmentally acceptable areas, meet or exceed our design criteria, be economically feasible, and remain open to all boaters at reasonable prices. In return for this funding, grant recipients are responsible for operating and maintaining the project for a minimum of 20 years at no additional cost to the state.
Who can apply for the funds?
Cal Boating’s boat launching facility grant program funds are available to any city, county, district, or public entity (including the federal government).
How much can a public entity receive?
There is no funding limit as long as the project is economically feasible.
How long does the process take?
The funding process takes a minimum of 18 months from application to funding. Applications are received until April 1 of the year preceding potential funding (for example: April 1, 2006 for funding in the 2007/08 fiscal year). Each potential project is reviewed by Cal Boating’s engineers for feasibility and cost. The project must then be included in the Governor’s budget; and, the Legislature must approve the budget. Assuming a project makes it through the budget process it still has to be approved by Cal Boating’s commission at a public hearing. Public hearings are scheduled throughout the fiscal year.
What can grant funds be used for?
Grant funds can be used to improve, expand, or construct boat launching facilities including but not limited to ramps, boarding floats, parking areas, restrooms, lighting, and fish cleaning stations. Launching facilities constructed with these funds must be open to the general public for at least 20 years after construction completion.
How do I appeal the denial of a permit, license, or application?
Contact the Director of the Department at:
E-mail: Margarita Sanchez, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Director
Call: (888) 326-2822
Write: Raynor Tsuneyoshi, Director
2000 Evergreen St., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815