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Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance QZ Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant is sponsored by Department of Parks and Recreation. Provides funding for prevention plans and implementation activities that help protect California’s reservoirs from Quagga and Zebra (dreissenid) mussel infestation.
The Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program provides funding for two tiers/types of projects: 1) Planning and Assessment; and 2) Implementation. Examples of projects include: developing prevention plans, purchasing pressure washers/decontamination units or other equipment, outreach/education effort, and inspection programs including staffing, materials and supplies.
DBW coordinates and collaborates with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on many aspects of this program.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public Agency. The applicant must own or manage any aspect of the water in the reservoir(s). The reservoir(s) must be open to the public for recreation and be free of Quagga and Zebra mussels. The applicant must provide Quagga and Zebra mussel early-detection monitoring data no older than March of the previous year when applying. For further information: Grantor’s site https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28822 Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Between $200,000 and $400,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant Program FY26 is sponsored by Department of Parks and Recreation. 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.
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY26 is sponsored by Department of Parks and Recreation. Enhancing public boating safety. This program provides grants to local government agencies for the purchase of boating safety and law enforcement water patrol equipment (patrol boats, personal watercraft, engines, search and rescue equipment, dive gear, etc.)