Intent
The Regional Park Program will create, expand, or improve regional parks and regional park facilities. This program is funded by Proposition 68 (2018 Bond Act) which is found in Public Resources Code §80065(a).
Eligible Applicants
Counties
Regional Park Districts and Regional Open-Space Districts formed pursuant to Division 5, Chapter 3, Article 3 (commencing with Section 5500) of the Public Resources Code
Open-Space Authorities formed pursuant to Public Resources Code Division 26 (commencing with Section 35100)
Joint Powers Authorities where at least one of the members is otherwise eligible on this list
Nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California and qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Eligible Projects
Acquisition for new or enhanced public access and use
Development to create or renovate:
Trails, with preference given to multiuse trails over single-use trails
Regional sports complexes
Visitor and interpretive facilities
Other types of recreation and support facilities in regional parks
Total Amount Available for Competitive Grants $23,125,000
More information can be found here: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29940
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