The Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) grant program is designed to remove, reduce and prevent abandoned recreational vessels from entering the waterways.
Donor Name: Boat California
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Administered by the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), grants are awarded annually to qualified local public agencies statewide. The SAVE program, formerly called the Abandoned Watercraft Abatement Fund and the Vessel Turn In Program enacted in 1998 and 2010 respectively, has provided millions of dollars in grants and has successfully removed thousands of vessels.
Grant Period
SAVE grant agreements have a two-year term beginning October 1 and ending September 30.
Eligibility Criteria
Section 525 (1)(A) of the Harbors and Navigation Code (HNC) allows DBW to distribute grants to local public agencies that have jurisdiction over navigable waterways in California. Private businesses cannot apply for a SAVE grant; however, they may work through a local public agency that is participating in SAVE to surrender vessels through the Surrendered Vessel Program if they are the registered owner or lienholder.
For more information, visit Boat California.
