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
- Statewide Park Program (SPP) - Round 4: $542.5 Million Available – March 12, 2021 Application Deadline
- Regional Parks Program Applications will be due by November 5, 2021.
- Rural Recreation and Tourism Program (RRT) Applications will be due by November 5, 2021.
- Outdoor Equity Grants Program (Applications will be due by October 8, 2021.)
- Land and Water Conservation Fund (Applications will be due February 2022)
- Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program – June 18, 2021 Application Deadline
- Recreational Trails Program (Applications will be due February 2022)
- Habitat Conservation Fund (Applications will be due February 2022)
- Locally-Operated State Parks Program (Applications will be due by August 31, 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