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: $548.3 Million Available – March 12, 2021 Application Deadline
• Regional Parks Program - January 20, 2022 Application Deadline  
• Rural Recreation and Tourism Program (RRT) - January 20, 2022 Application Deadline
• Outdoor Equity Grants Program - October 8, 2021 Application Deadline
• Land and Water Conservation Fund - February 1, 2022 Application Deadline
• Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program – June 18, 2021 Application Deadline
• Recreational Trails Program - March 1, 2022 Application Deadline
• Habitat Conservation Fund - March 1, 2022 Application Deadline
• Locally-Operated State Parks Program - August 31, 2021 Application Deadline
    

 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