Grant Programs
CURRENT AND UPCOMING 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) – Now accepting applications through December 17, 2026.
- Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) - Now accepting applications through January 14, 2027.
- Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – Next application cycle expected in Fall 2026.
- Land and Water Conservation Fund + Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program (REPI/RARI) – Next application cycle expected in Fall 2026.
- Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) – Next application cycle expected in Spring 2027.
- Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program – Next application cycle expected in Winter 2027
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