Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26
🏛 Department of Parks and Recreation (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Oct 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for medical residency programs training primary care physicians (family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics) to serve underserved communities.
Eligible applicants are likely accredited residency programs in California. Programs must commit to training residents in medically underserved areas, lower-income neighborhoods, or rural communities.
Programs must recruit residents showing commitment to practice in high-need areas. Training must include sites in underserved communities, with counseling and placement support for graduates.
The focus is building primary care workforce capacity in areas with unmet health needs.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The Pumpout Facility Grant Program funds the construction of pumpout and dump stations on California’s waterways.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Community Health Center
- FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center)
- Hospital
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Program description and accreditation status
- Recruitment and selection procedures
- Training site locations and underserved area commitment letters
- Counseling and placement program plan
- Outcome tracking and evaluation plan
- Budget and narrative
- Letters of support from training sites
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 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Accredited primary care residency programs in California (family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics). Programs must be prepared to train residents for underserved communities.
What are the core program requirements?
Programs must provide training in underserved areas, recruit residents committed to serving high-need populations, and offer counseling/placement support for practice in underserved settings.
Can programs get funding for multiple residency tracks?
The grant covers family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and pediatric residencies. Check with the agency about funding multiple tracks within one application.
Is there cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is August 3, 2026. Contact the California Department of Health Care Access and Information for application opening date and specific timeline details.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate existing relationships or plans to establish training sites in medically underserved communities, rural areas, or lower-income neighborhoods.
- Detail your recruitment strategy for identifying residents with demonstrated commitment to serving high-need populations.
- Outline specific counseling, mentoring, and placement programs to support graduates entering practice in underserved areas.
- Show how your program will track outcomes, including where graduates ultimately practice and their service in high-need communities.
- Align your proposal with California's workforce shortage priorities in primary care specialties in underserved regions.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak recruitment plan that doesn't clearly target residents likely to practice in underserved areas. Lack of concrete placement/counseling programs with measurable outcomes. No demonstrated partnerships with training sites in actual underserved communities.
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