Reminder: Upcoming Grant Application Due Dates
The California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) is reminding applicants of the upcoming application due dates for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF), Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF), and Recreational Trails Program (RTP).
LWCF: Applications Due June 1, 2023 before 5:00pm
The LWCF provides funding for Acquisition or Development projects for outdoor recreation opportunities. From urban to rural, neighborhood and city parks, to regional open space areas for outdoor recreation - all are eligible.
Who is Eligible to Apply? Cities, counties, federally-recognized tribes, joint powers authorities (JPA) where all members are public agencies, non-state agency recreation and park districts, and special districts with authority to acquire, operate, and maintain public park and recreation areas.
Applicants applying for a development project must own the land in fee simple. For acquisition projects, the applicant must become the landowner through the acquisition.
How Much Funding is Available? Approximately $30 million
Maximum Grant Amount: $5 million (a minimum 50% match is required)
How to Apply: Enter Application in Submittable before 5:00pm - June 1st.
For more information, visit the Land and Water Conservation Fund program webpage.
HCF: Applications Due June 15, 2023 before 5:00pm
The HCF provides funds for 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.
Who is Eligible to Apply? Cities, counties, eligible districts (see definition of districts in the HCF application guide).
How Much Funding is Available? Approximately $6.68 million
Maximum Grant Amount: $2 million (a minimum 50% match is required). Less funding was requested than was made available in 2022, so we highly encourage applicants to consider applying. In this 2023 round, grant requests up to $2 million per application are welcome.
How to Apply: Enter Application in Submittable before 5:00pm - June 15th.
RTP: Applications Due June 15, 2023 before 5:00pm
The RTP provides funds to acquire or develop land for non-motorized recreational trails and trail-related facilities.
Who is Eligible to Apply? Cities, counties, districts, state agencies, federal agencies, non-profit organizations with management responsibilities of public lands.
How Much Funding is Available: Approximately $6.7 million
Maximum Grant Amount: $2 million (minimum 12% match is required)
How to Apply: Enter Application in Submittable before 5:00pm - June 15th.
Contacts for Technical Assistance
Please contact your Competitive Review Project Officer, assigned by county, if you have any questions on our upcoming competitive programs.
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