Public Access Program

Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)

United States Department of Transportation

Total Grant Value:

$3,000,000

Individual Grant Award Maximum:

Per-award amounts are dependent; higher cost share can improve scoring.

About the Grant:

WCB’s Public Access Program funds planning and implementation to create or enhance outdoor access statewide, prioritizing boating, hunting/fishing, and non-consumptive wildlife recreation. Planning grants support project development likely to qualify for future implementation funding; implementation grants fund construction, enhancement, or rehabilitation of public access facilities (e.g., boat launches, trails, docks, accessible amenities). Eligible applicants are public agencies, nonprofits, and tribes; statewide eligibility includes LA County jurisdictions. Cost share is not required but improves competitiveness. Funding may be advanced or reimbursed. Applicants should review WCB guidelines and submit through the online application; awards are continuous and performance is generally tied to the state fiscal year.

Key Dates, Deadlines, and Events:

Continuous acceptance; no fixed deadline listed. Treat as ongoing; consult WCB for timing of board approvals.

Submission Due Date:

Ongoing

Funds Allocated to LA County Locations

No specifically specified LAC funding.