Apply now for Competitive Grant Programs (California)

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District is seeking applications for its Competitive Grant Programs.

Donor Name: Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District

State: California

County: Los Angeles County (CA)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 09/27/2024

Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The purpose of this Program is to increase parkland acreage totals through the acquisition of land for new parks and expansion of existing parks for one or more of the following purposes: multi-benefit parks, regional recreation facilities, wildlife corridors, conservation, preservation, habitat restoration, trails, multi-use trails, and access facilities such as trailheads, staging areas, roadways, and parking lots. Acquisitions in High or Very High Need Study Areas, rural areas, regional areas, and/or for trail connections and access, wildlife corridors, and critical habitat will receive additional consideration.

Project Types

All applicants will acquire property for one or more of the following project types:

• New Parks
• Pocket Parks
• Expansion of Existing Parks
• Multi-Benefit Parks
• Regional Recreation Facilities
• Wildlife Corridors
• Conservation
• Preservation
• Habitat Restoration
• Trails
• Multi-Use Trails
• Access Facilities for Parks (Trailheads, Staging Areas, Roadways, Parking Lots).

Project Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must provide proof that the project meets the following project eligibility requirements in order to apply for a grant award:

• The project only funds land acquisition;
• There is an identified and willing seller;
• The acquired land will be used for one or more purposes listed in the Program Goals section above;
• The funding request is within the minimum and maximum grant range;
• Applicant has a detailed budget; and
• Applicant has a detailed timeline.

Funding Information

Measure A Acquisition-Only Competitive Grant Award Funding Request Range:

• Minimum: $150,000.
• Maximum: $2,000,00.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are considered eligible applicants: public agencies and nonprofit organizations.

• The amount of funding available for this grant program cycle is approximately $14.5 million.
• Public Agencies
  • Any governmental agency, special district, or joint powers authority (JPA) that is authorized to acquire, develop, improve and restore real property for beach, wildlife, park, recreation, community, cultural, open space, water quality and flood control, within Los Angeles County is eligible to apply for Measure A grants. Each relevant department within the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles is considered a separate eligible applicant for purposes of applying.
• Nonprofit Organizations
  • Nonprofit organizations must have a mission related to one or more of the following focus areas:
    • Environmental protection and preservation
    • Park, recreation, community services, or facilities
    • Gang prevention and intervention
    • Environmental education and interpretation
    • Tree planting
    • Conservation and preservation of wetlands or of lands predominantly in their natural, scenic, historical, forested, or open-space condition
    • Restoration of lands to a natural, scenic, historical, forested, or open-space condition
    • Job skills training and educational opportunities to young adults and/or veterans.

For more information, visit Los Angeles County.