Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant Program FY26

Purpose: Improve public and navigational safety and reduce environmental damage. This program provides funding for abatement, removal, storage and disposal as a public nuisance of abandoned recreational vessels and/or the destruction of surrendered recreational vessels that may become a threat to navigation. Eligible Applicants: Local government agencies (counties, cities, port districts, and/or other special districts) that have citation authority over their area of responsibility. Eligible Geographies: California navigable waterways Matching Funding: Grantees contribute 10 percent cash or in-kind match.

• PSCEnvironment & Water, Law, Justice, and Legal Services, Parks & Recreation

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