California Accepting Applications for Safety Grants

The $1.4 million program is available to organizations that teach boating safety to the public.

By Gary Reich

September 17, 2024

The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways this week announced that it is accepting grant applications from organizations that teach boating safety to the public. A total of $1.4 million in Aquatic Center Education Program grants is available to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and colleges and universities operating in California.

The grants are competitive and can be used to:

• purchase boating equipment and supplies
• provide student scholarships for on-water boating courses

• offset costs of instructor training
• offset costs of safety-related events

DBW will rank and score each application based on the applicant’s ability to safely and effectively teach on-water boating safety and enhance boaters’ knowledge of laws, practical handling of vessels, weather and water conditions, and other safety aspects. The grants will be awarded in early 2025.

Organizations can apply for grants here.