Current 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. 

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. 

  • Recreational Trails Program – Application Deadline was June 15, 2023. Guidelines will be revised in 2025 and next application cycle will be in 2026/27.
  • Habitat Conservation Fund – Application Deadline was June 15, 2023. Guidelines will be revised in 2025 and next application cycle will be in 2026/27. 

Past Programs 

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. 

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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 Grants Portal

California Natural Resources Agency   

Additional State Park Grant Opportunities