Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27
🏛 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 local arts agencies (LAAs) designated by counties in California. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations or units of local government officially recognized as the county's primary arts support organization. The grant supports arts funding, programming, and services to artists and communities. All 58 California counties are eligible to participate, though participation and implementation may vary by county capacity and readiness.
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Program description
The Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program provides funding to create or improve public non-motorized boating access. Typical grant-funded items include the construction of small, hand-launched boat ramps, small parking lots, and restrooms.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Proof of official county designation or MOU with county government
- Organizational governance and organizational structure documentation
- Poetry Out Loud programming plan and implementation strategy
- Budget and budget narrative
- Description of current grantees and service area coverage
- Letters of support from county government or partnering organizations
Program contact
- 📧 joe.dux@parks.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-902-8822
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 7 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for the State-Local Partners grant?
Official county-designated local arts agencies in California. This can be a nonprofit organization or a unit of local government serving an entire county.
What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to $75,000 annually. This includes $5,000 designated for Poetry Out Loud programming.
Are there matching funds required?
Yes, cost sharing is required. Contact the CA Arts Council for specific cost-sharing percentages.
What activities does the grant support?
Financial support for arts organizations and individual artists, community cultural programming, technical assistance, and required Poetry Out Loud county programming.
How can I strengthen my application?
Demonstrate local partnerships, show equity in service delivery across the county, and outline how Poetry Out Loud will reach diverse communities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate your official county designation and governance structure clearly. Include documentation of your status as the county's primary arts agency.
- Outline how you'll serve all communities in the county equitably. Show specific strategies for reaching underserved areas or populations.
- Detail your Poetry Out Loud implementation plan. Explain how you'll facilitate programming directly or partner with other organizations.
- Build your application around the CA Arts Council's Strategic Framework. Align your priorities with state goals while showing local flexibility and self-determination.
- Highlight capacity and readiness. Show existing partnerships, staff qualifications, and infrastructure to manage increased funding responsibly.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants fail to demonstrate official county designation or provide unclear governance documentation. Proposals lack concrete plans for equitable service delivery across the entire county. Poetry Out Loud programming is vague or underfunded in the overall budget plan.
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