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Waterway Connections Initiative (WCI) Inland Boat Launching Facility grants is sponsored by California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW). This one-time state funding is available to public agencies with facilities serving both motorized and non-motorized recreational vessels. Funding can be used to design, engineer, permit, and construct new public recreational boat launching facilities or improve existing facilities.
WCI funding is allocated to expand inland waterway-related outdoor access in regions with communities of populations of more than 2,500 located near a river or other inland waterway. Eligible components include boat launch ramps, gangways, boarding floats, associated boater parking, restrooms, and ADA-compliant access.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public agencies with facilities serving both motorized and non-motorized recreational vessels. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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