Grant Programs

The following are organized by “Competitive Programs” and “Non-Competitive” Programs.

To request a new grant through these programs, please contact the "Competitive Review Project Officer" based on the proposed project’s county.

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.

Competitive Programs

• Recreational Trails Program - April 7, 2022 Application Deadline
• Habitat Conservation Fund - April 7, 2022 Application Deadline
• Land and Water Conservation Fund - Application Deadline was February 1, 2022
• Regional Parks Program - Application Deadline was January 20, 2022 
• Rural Recreation and Tourism Program (RRT) - Application Deadline was January 20, 2022 
• Outdoor Equity Grants Program - Application Deadline was October 8, 2021
• Locally-Operated State Parks Program - Application Deadline was August 31, 2021
• Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program – Application Deadline was June 18, 2021.  National Park Service may open Round 6 in 2022.
• Statewide Park Program (SPP) - Round 4: $548.3 Million Available – Application Deadline was March 12, 2021

 

 Non-Competitive Programs

• Per Capita Program  (block grant based on population)
• Recreational Infrastructure Revenue Enhancement (RIRE) Program: $37,000,000 
   

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LINKS TO BOND ACTS ADMINISTERED BY OGALS

Current Bond Act:

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 

California Natural Resources Agency   

Division of Boating and Waterways 

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation