The Healthy Communities & Parks Fund intends to reduce health disparities in various underserved communities and invest in their capacities to meet the unique needs of their residents.
Donor Name: King County
State: Washington
County: King County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/03/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Healthy Communities & Parks Fund (HCPF), part of the Targeted Equity Grant Program, supports projects that increase access to recreation and use of parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities in underserved areas and communities.
Funding Information
- $10 million in total funding 2020-2025.
- HCPF Tier 1
- Awards up to $15,000.
- HCPF Tier 2
- Awards between $15,000 and $250,000.
Examples of Possible Projects
Below are examples of projects that may be funded. This list is not all-inclusive. All grant applicants for this program must ensure that public access is provided.
- Land acquisition located specifically within an Opportunity Area or that serves a community of need that will improve access to parks, open space, and recreation opportunities
- Development or renovation of recreational facilities to improve access and use by an underserved community
- Projects that provide or improve access to recreation, parks, or open spaces for people with disabilities
- Capacity building to engage community in outreach and planning around new or improved access to recreation, parks, and open/green spaces, in and for underserved communities
- Recreation activities and programs, such as:
Eligible Applicants
- City or Town
- Nonprofit organization
- Tribal organization
- Fiscally-sponsored organization.
For more information, visit King County.
