The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District is seeking applications for its Recreation Access Grant Program 2022.
Donor Name: Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
State: California
County: Los Angeles County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/29/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,200,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
The overarching goals of RPOSD’s funding for the Recreation Access Program include the following:
- Establish and implement programming or continue building upon established programs.
- Increase the ability of residents to access public lands, park facilities, and park amenities, including education, interpretative services, safety information, transportation, and related activities.
- Increase the accessibility for recreational purposes for County residents, especially those in High Need or Very High Need Study Areas.
Funding Information
- The requested grant awards must meet the minimum and maximum grant award size requirements. Successful Eligible Applicants will be eligible for three years of program funding, contingent on successful completion of program Year 1.
- Minimum: $200,000
- Maximum: $1,200,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The program must be either a New Program or an enhancement/expansion of an Existing Program and must meet the following definition:
- Programs that increase the ability for County citizens to access public lands, park facilities, and park amenities, including education, interpretative services, safety information, transportation, and other activities that increase the accessibility for County residents, especially for those in High Need or Very High Need Study Areas.
- Eligible Applicants must provide proof that the intended program meets all the following eligibility requirements to apply for a grant award:
- The program increases or will increase the ability for County residents to access public lands, park facilities, park amenities, and recreational opportunities as defined in these guidelines;
- The program trip(s) destination must occur within Los Angeles County, if applicable;
- The program improves or will improve accessibility, connectivity, and safety, including opportunities for education, interpretive services, and active recreation; and
- The program meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act of 1990.
For more information, visit RPOSD.
