FY 2025-26Whale Tail Grant ApplicationsFebruary 3, 2026
Grant Background
Whale Tail Grant Funds are administered by the California Coastal Commission Statewide competitive grant program focused on coastal education and stewardship Supports projects that improve public understanding of marine life, coastal processes/heritage Prioritizes projects at high-use public coastal locations City submitted two applications for FY 2025-26 (Fire & Community Development Department) Council authorization required to submit application(s)
Interpretive Education Project - HB Pier
Project Partner: Visit Huntington Beach
Grant Request: $50,000 (+$65k VHB funding) = $115k total project cost Project Description:
Self-guided, interactive interpretive walking tour that educates visitors about the region’s marine life, coastal dynamics, and surf heritage.
Promotes coastal literacy, environmental stewardship, and enhance the visitor experience at one of California’s most iconic public coastal landmarks
Beach Ranger Coastal Education Program – Oak View Community Grant Request: $50,000
Project Description:
Beach Ranger Coastal Education Program
Acquaints youth from the Oak View community with ocean environment and helps develop water skills, ocean awareness, safe beach activities, aquatic animal identification, and more
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2026-XX approving the City’s Whale Tail Grant applications for FY 2025-26.
Adoption of the resolution authorizes the grant application and all associated actions required by the grant.
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