Upcoming 2026-2027 Competitive Programs
To request a new grant through these programs, please contact the "Competitive Review Project Officer" based on the proposed project’s county.
- Statewide Park Program (SPP) – The Round 5 application cycle is coming in Summer/Fall 2026. An update will be posted once available.
- Recreational Trails Program – Guidelines will be revised in 2025 and next application cycle will be in 2026/27.
- Habitat Conservation Fund – Guidelines were revised in 2025 and the next application cycle will be in 2027.
NPS Competitive Programs
To request information about current competitive programs, please contact the "National Parks Service Grants Project Officer" based on the proposed project’s county.
- Land and Water Conservation Fund + Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program – Coming soon.
- Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program – Application Deadline was March 11, 2025. Next application cycle: TBD
- Land and Water Conservation Fund - Application Deadline was August 5, 2025. Next application cycle: TBD
Past Programs
- Outdoor Equity Grants Program – Application Deadline was December 14, 2023. Funding is no longer available and a future round is unknown.
Non-Competitive Programs
If you are a “grantee” with an awarded grant project, or requesting Per Capita or RIRE Funding, please contact the "Grant Administration Project Officer" based on the project’s county.
- Per Capita Program (Block grant based on population)
- Recreational Infrastructure Revenue Enhancement (RIRE) Program (Grants to qualified local agencies)
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LINKS TO BOND ACTS AND PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY OGALS
Current Bond Act:
2024 Climate Bond (Proposition 4)
2018 Parks and Water Bond Act (Proposition 68)
Prior Bond Acts:
2006 Safe Drinking Water Bond Act (Proposition 84)
2002 Resources Bond Act (Proposition 40)
2000 Parks Bond Act (Proposition 12)
All Grants Since 1965 (.xls)
Other Grant Programs and Resources