Parks

Cities and/or counties of over 250,000 that have jurisdiction over a Qualifying Infill Area. Nonprofit or a for-profit developer of a Qualifying Infill Project applying jointly with a city and/or county that has jurisdiction over a Qualifying Infill Project.

Construction of new infill development and rehabilitation of infrastructure that supports higher-density affordable and mixed-income housing including but not limited to active transportation, parks, and open space, stormwater, street repair, transit, and water-related improvements.

The most recent application cycle closed in March 2020. The next round of funding is expected to be announced in November 2020.

$194 million available for Round 6 (2020). For Qualifying Infill Projects, the minimum grant award is $1 million ($500,000 for rural areas) with a maximum of $7.5 million. For Qualifying Infill Areas with over 200 units, the minimum grant award is $2 million ($1 million for rural areas). Only one application for each Capital Improvement Project will be funded per funding round.

40 proposals funded in Round 6 (FY 2019/2020).

Cities and/or counties of under 250,000 that have jurisdiction over a Qualifying Infill Area. Nonprofit or a for-profit developer of a Qualifying Infill Project applying jointly with a city and/or county that has jurisdiction over a Qualifying Infill Project.

Construction of new infill development and rehabilitation of infrastructure that supports higher-density affordable and mixed-income housing including but not limited to active transportation, parks and open space, stormwater, street repair, transit, and water-related improvements.

The most recent application cycle was run on an over-the-counter basis and closed Summer 2020. The next round of funding is expected to be announced November 2020.

$85 million available for Round 6 (2020). For Qualifying Infill Projects, the minimum grant award is $1 million ($500,000 for rural areas) with a maximum of $7.5 million. For Qualifying Infill Areas with over 200 units, the minimum grant award is $2 million ($1 million for rural areas). Only one application for each Capital Improvement Project will be funded per funding round.

21 proposals funded in Round 6 (FY 2019/2020

State, local, and federal government entities, and nonprofits.

Urban forestry projects that offset greenhouse gas emissions, acquisition or enhancement of lands near right-of-way acquired for transportation improvements, and other mitigation projects.

A request for proposals is typically announced on an annual basis. However, the 2020 application period was postponed as a result of the impacts of COVID-19. Therefore, the next request for proposals is anticipated to be released in January 2021.

$13.4 million which includes $6.7 million each from the 2020 and 2021 appropriation. In previous years, the maximum grant award was $1 million for acquisitions and $500,000 for development projects.

15 out of 44 proposals funded (2017).

Nonprofits and Federally-recognized Native American tribes.

Projects which promote environmental justice, public health, sustainability, and climate resilience in areas disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and hazards.

The most recent application period closed in April 2020

$1.17 million was awarded in 2020. The maximum grant award is $50,000.

28 projects were awarded in 2020.

Cities, counties, Federally-recognized Native American tribes, JPAs, non-state agency recreation and park districts.

New and/or expanded parks and buffers, wildlife corridors, and recreational/active transportation trails that serves as a connector between essential community locations and residences.

The most recent application cycle closed in February 2020. The next application deadline will be February 2022.

The maximum grant award is 50% of the total project cost, up to $6 million.

9 out of 65 proposals funded (2018)

Cities and counties, districts, state and federal agencies, nonprofits with management responsibilities of public lands.

Recreational trails and trails-related projects.

Applications are typically accepted on an annual basis. The most recent application deadline closed in February 2020.

$1.7 million annually.

Counties, regional park districts, special districts, joint powers authorities, and nonprofits.

Acquisition for new or enhanced public access and use. Development to create or renovate multiuse trails, regional sports complexes, visitor and other support facilities.

To be announced following adoption program guidelines. It is anticipated that the application period will open no sooner than 2021.

Upon appropriation by the California State Legislature, it is anticipated that $23,125,000 will be available for competitive grants. The minimum grant award is $200,000, with a maximum award of $3 million.

Cities, counties, and special districts in nonurbanized areas.

Acquisition and development of new recreational opportunities and facilities in nonurbanized counties with populations of less than 500,000 people and low population densities per square mile.

An application due date will be announced when the application guide is finalized, which is anticipated in the Summer or Fall of 2020. The application due date will not occur before Summer 2021.

Upon appropriation by the California State Legislature, it is anticipated that $23,125,000 will be available for competitive grants. Grant amounts will range from $200,000 – $3,000,000.

Cities, counties, special districts, JPAs, nonprofits.

Urban greening projects that aquire, create, ehance or expand community parks and green spaces, and/or use systems that mimic natural systems to achieve multiple benefits.

The most recent round of funding (Round 4) closed July 15, 2020.

$28.5 million is available for the current funding round (Round 4).

11 proposals funded (2019)