DBW accepting grant applications for boating safety and abandoned vessels

California’s Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced it is accepting applications for grant programs on boating safety and abandoned vessels. DBW stated $3.75 million in grant funding would be made available to eligible applicants. Public entities can apply for grant funding through the Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment (BSEE) and Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE). Those awarded the BSEE grant would be eligible to receive a portion of up to $1 million, while SAVE awardees are vying for a slice of the program’s $2.75 million of available funds The application period is open from March 16 to April 16. DBW will host two free workshops to provide applicants with information about the grants and application process. Both workshops will be held at DBW headquarters in Sacramento, April 2. The BSEE workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on April 2; contact Johanna Naughton at 916-327-1826 or [email protected] to RSVP. The SAVE workshop begins at 1 p.m. on April 2 and runs to 3 p.m. Reach out to Ron Kent at 916-327-1825 or [email protected] to reserve a space. DBW headquarters is located at One Capitol Mall, Suite 500, Sacramento, California 95814. The BSEE and SAVE workshops can be accessed via teleconference; both...