Posted by: Sandy Steinman | July 12, 2020

California State Parks Accepting Applications for Round 4 of the Competitive Statewide Park Program

California State Parks  News Release

California State Parks is now accepting applications for Round 4 of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program funded by Proposition 68. A total of $395.3 million in competitive grant funding is available to cities, counties, nonprofit organizations, local districts and joint powers authorities to create new parks and recreational opportunities in underserved communities across California.

In 2018, the State of California invested in the largest grant funding for critically underserved communities with the passage of Proposition 68: California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act. Recognizing the need for underserved communities to have equitable access to outdoor recreation, the bond also provides funds for new parks, aging infrastructure, amenities and improvements to parks that will help attract new and diverse visitors.

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