Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program FY27

Return to Search Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program FY27 Grantor: Department of Parks and Recreation Portal ID: 153693 Status: Closed Opportunity Type: Grant Last Updated: November 18, 2025, 3:30 pm | View change notes Categories: Environment & Water Parks & Recreation Details Purpose: To study problems of beach erosion and to construct projects to stabilize beaches and shoreline areas either through the strategic placement of sand or via hard structures like seawalls, groins, and rock revetments in concentrated areas to protect vital public infrastructure. Description: The authority for the Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program (Harbors and Navigation Code 65-67.4) was part of the legislation that created the Department of Navigation and Ocean Development, the predecessor agency to the Department of Boating and Waterways. Many projects in this program are partially funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with the State paying up to 50% of the cost of the local sponsor’s required project cost share for construction. *Note: The letter of intent is due by 12/15/2025 at 5pm. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency Local, regional, state, and federal government agencies. Eligible Geographies: Projects must be on the open coastline or within the San Francisco Bay. Matching Funding Requirement: DBW can fund up to 50 percent of the non-federal cost share. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. 2/2/26 17:00 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. 6/30/27 Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 3 years Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $1,500,000 Expected number of awards A single grant opport