The following list of Park Grants was compiled by California Consulting, Inc.
DTSC: Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG)
Deadline: October 2024 (est.) (Date not decided)
Amount: TBD
Match: TBD
Link: https://dtsc.ca.gov/ecrg
Purpose: The program gives California communities an unprecedented opportunity to address historic environmental injustices and set a new path for land use that will have immediate and lasting benefits, such as recreational uses (parks and other green spaces), commercial enterprises and housing.
None of the grant amounts have been finalized at this time. People are encouraged to get on the mailing list to stay up to date on grant timing and funding amounts.
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Outdoor Equity Grant Program (Round 2)
Due: December 2024 (est.)
Match: No.
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30443
The Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP) will increase the ability of residents in low income urban and rural communities to participate in outdoor experiences at state parks and other public
lands. OEP grants will improve the health and wellness of Californians by connecting underserved communities to natural areas throughout California.
By Spring 2023, a draft Application Guide for Round Two will be posted here for public review and comment. The Round Two application deadline will be announced after the Application Guide goes through a public review and comment period.
Cal Parks: Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Deadline: January 2025
Amount: Maximum: $15 million per application, Minimum: $300,000 per application Match: 50%
Eligibility: Cities, Counties, State agencies, Federally recognized Native American Tribes Joint Powers Authorities where all members are otherwise eligible under LWCF. Park districts, and special districts with authority to acquire, operate and maintain public park and recreation areas
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30578
ORLP focuses on communities with little to no access to publicly available outdoor recreation opportunities. ORLP funds the acquisition and/or development of new parks, or substantial renovations to parks in economically disadvantaged cities or towns of at least 30,000 people.
● Projects must be located in incorporated cities and towns with at least 30,000 people. ● Projects must be located within a Census tract that is determined to be disadvantaged per the Climate and Environmental Justice Screening Tool at
https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov.
● Projects must involve land acquisition or development for outdoor recreation. ● Projects must be outdoor recreation areas and facilities open to the general public and not limited to special groups.
● Projects cannot be within a park/site that has LWCF or ORLP grant funding within the last seven years.
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Deadline: June 1, 2025
Amount: Up to $6 million
Match: Yes - 50%
Eligibility: Cities, counties, tribal governments, JPAs, park districts, and special districts with authority to acquire, operate and maintain public park and recreation areas https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21360
Project must be acquisition or development, combination projects are not eligible. Development of recreation features must be for outdoor recreation, not indoor recreation. See the list of recreation features in the application guide.
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Recreational Trails Program Deadline: July, 2025
Amount: Up to $1.56 million
Match: Yes - 12%
Eligibility: Cities, counties, districts, state agencies, federal agencies and nonprofits with management responsibilities of public lands
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24324
The non-motorized RTP funds recreation trail projects for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians that may also serve as non-motorized transportation corridors.
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Habitat Conservation Fund Deadline: June 15, 2025
Match: Yes - 1:1
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21361
Purpose: Nature interpretation programs to bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas, protection of various plant and animal species, and acquisition and development of wildlife corridors and trails.