Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applications for its Local Government Grant Program.
Donor Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy):
- Small Grant – 04/01/2022
- Large Grant – 05/01/2022
- Small Community Planning Grant – 05/15/2022
Size of the Grant:
- Small Grant – $75,000
- Large Grant – $750,000
- Small Community Planning Grant – $40,000
Details:
Project Types:
Eligible projects involve land acquisition, development, and major rehabilitation projects that are consistent with the outdoor recreation goals and objectives contained in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
- Acquisition – Acquiring land for public outdoor recreation areas, including new parkland or additions to existing parks, wildlife areas, and open spaces.
- Development – Developing basic outdoor recreation facilities including sports and playfields, picnic facilities, camping facilities or interpretive facilities. Other potential projects include roads, parking areas and restroom buildings.
- Rehabilitation – Repairing, restoring or reconstruction on normal wear and tear of facilities. Rehabilitation projects are also those that help meet the access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Planning and Feasibility Studies – Preliminary studies were undertaken to determine and document a project’s viability such as a city developing a plan as to where future parks will be located.
The results are used to make decisions whether to proceed with the project, its public need and benefit, how many, locations, activities and likely users, etc. It is an analysis of possible alternative solutions and a recommendation on the best alternative.
Funding Information
Large, Small, and Planning Grants:
Annual grant funds are available upon Legislative approval of OPRD’s budget. Project funding depends on the amount of money available and the project’s standing on the small or large project priority list.
- Small Grants – projects with a maximum $75,000 grant request. Up to fifteen percent (15%) of funds are available for these projects.
- Large Grant Requests – Other than for land acquisitions, projects with a maximum $750,000 grant request. Applicants may request up to $1,000,000 for land acquisition projects.
- Small Community Planning Grants – Maximum awards for planning grants will be $40,000
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include Local government agencies that are obligated by state law to provide public recreation facilities. This includes:
- Cities (municipal corporations)
- Counties (political subdivisions)
- Metropolitan Service Districts
- Park and recreation districts
- Port districts
For more information, visit Local Government Grant Program.
