SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting letters of intent from public agencies seeking grant funding for projects aimed at addressing coastal erosion along California’s ocean and bay shorelines. DBW invites applications for local assistance grants under its Shoreline Erosion Control Program and Public Beach Restoration Program.
The deadline for agencies to submit letters of intent for fiscal year 2026/2027 grant funding is Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, by 5 p.m. DBW will then provide application instructions to agencies with eligible projects.
Shoreline Erosion Control grants support the protection of developed shoreline areas from erosion, while Public Beach Restoration grants facilitate the placement of sand on eroded coastal beaches. These grants can fund various project stages, including studies, engineering, permitting, construction, and post-construction monitoring.
Funding is awarded through a competitive process and is subject to the state’s budget approval. Successful applicants will be notified of available funding by July 2026.
For more details, visit DBW’s website at dbw.parks.ca.gov/coastalerosion. For questions, contact DBW Project Manager Casey Caldwell at (916) 902-8824 or [email protected].
