Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26
🏛 Department of Parks and Recreation (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for workforce development organizations serving California farmworkers. Applicants must be nonprofits, community-based organizations, or other eligible workforce entities with demonstrated track record of farmworker employment outcomes. Programs must provide job placement, skills training, wrap-around support (health, housing, education referrals), and career coaching. Only one application per organization accepted. Geographic scope is California.
Applicants must leverage at least 20 percent of the grant budget from other funding sources. No cost-sharing from the applicant is required, but external leveraged resources must be documented.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the operation and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations on California’s waterways.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Community Health Center
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Proposal narrative
- Project budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of past farmworker employment outcomes
- Letters of commitment from leveraged resource partners
- Organization capacity/staffing plan
Program contact
- 📧 ethan.tratner@parks.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-902-8823
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for the FAP grant?
Workforce organizations serving farmworkers with demonstrated track record of employment outcomes. Each organization may submit only one application.
What is the funding range?
Individual awards range from $450,000 to $1,000,000. Total program funding is $5 million, supporting approximately 8 organizations.
What activities are funded?
Job placement, skills training, career advancement, wrap-around support (health/housing/education referrals), and financial/career coaching for farmworkers.
What is required regarding leveraged resources?
You must demonstrate ability to leverage at least 20 percent of your grant budget from other funding sources to be competitive.
When is the deadline and what is the process?
Deadline is March 2, 2026 at 3 p.m. PT. EDD encourages a Notice of Intent by February 17, 2026. An informational webinar is February 11, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start building your 20 percent leveraged resource plan early. Document partnerships with other funders, in-kind contributions, and community support before finalizing your budget.
- Emphasize your track record of farmworker job placements and wage outcomes. Include data on job retention, advancement, and worker satisfaction from past programs.
- Design wrap-around services that address real barriers your population faces (housing, childcare, transportation, health). Show how these connect to job stability.
- Use the February 11 webinar to clarify expectations and connect with EDD program officers. Submit your Notice of Intent by February 17 to signal commitment.
- Build in career coaching and financial literacy components. Funders want to see long-term upward mobility, not just placement.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating time needed to secure 20 percent leveraged resources. Weak track record documentation or unclear employment outcome metrics. Vague wrap-around service plan that doesn't connect to job retention or advancement.
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