Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY27

Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4 is sponsored by Department of Parks and Recreation. The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) that helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Visit the California State Parks SPP webpage for information about the grant program and application process. Grant Description: Helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by December 17, 2026. Grant Amount per Application: • Maximum grant request: $8,500,000 • Minimum grant request: $200,000 No Match. Eligible Applicants: Cities, Counties, Districts, Joint Powers Authorities, and Non-profits organizations. Eligible Costs: Acquisition of land, pre-construction (design, permits, etc.) and construction costs. The grant may pay for 100% of total project cost. If the project requires additional funds beyond the grant request, those additional funds must be committed at the time of application. Otherwise, the applicant should scale the project down to a phase that can be completed and open to the public with the grant by itself or grant plus committed funds. Projects in economically disadvantaged communities with a lack of parks are prioritized. Parks designed with community residents' ideas through community-based planning and partnerships with health organizations are encouraged. Visit the SPP Website - www.parks.ca.gov/spp - for more information including the Application Guide, technical assistance, resources, and contact information.

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is sponsored by Department of Parks and Recreation. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard our natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. Using zero taxpayer dollars, the LWCF invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help strengthen communities, preserve our history and protect our national endowment of lands and waters. Eligible Local and Non-State Agencies: · Cities and counties · Federally recognized Native American tribes · Joint Powers Authorities (JPA) where all members are public agencies. o A JPA can include a state agency if at least one member is a local (non-state) public agency or district, and the JPA was formed for the purpose of providing PARK and recreation areas. · Non-state agency recreation and park districts and special districts with authority to acquire, operate, and maintain public park and recreation areas. Deadline: Thursday, January 14, 2027 Maximum Grant Request: $6 million Match Requirement: 50% Eligible Projects: ACQUISITION PROJECTS or DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS are eligible for LWCF funding. Combination PROJECTS are not eligible. All PROJECTS must meet at least one State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Visit https://www.parksforcalifornia.org/scorp/ to read the current SCORP and review the SCORP Priorities. priority. Acquisition Examples: · ACQUISITION to create a NEW PARK. · ACQUISITION to EXPAND or provide a buffer for an existing PARK. · ACQUISITION to provide a wildlife corridor that supports public viewing and outdoor recreational use (not habitat conservation for its own sake—all PROJECTS must have a primary purpose of public outdoor recreation). · ACQUISITION to provide a recreational/active transportation trail corridor that connects neighborhoods to workplaces, schools, homes, and other recreational opportunities. New Recreation Opportunity for Acquisitions: ACQUISITION PROJECTS must result in at least one NEW RECREATION OPPORTUNITY for the public within three years after the completion of the ACQUISITION. The entire PARK DEVELOPMENT does not need to be completed; a phased portion is acceptable and must be completed within three years. In some cases, the ACQUISITION property may not require DEVELOPMENT to provide a NEW RECREATION OPPORTUNITY. Examples include: · An existing fire or safety road in the ACQUISITION property that is readily useable as a trail or walking pathway. · EXPANSIONS: The ACQUISITION property is adjacent to an existing PARK, and can serve: o To protect the VIEWSHED of the PARK for current and future generations of PARK visitors. In this case, enjoying the VIEWSHED is a recreation opportunity for the PARK visitors. o To protect a wildlife corridor for current and future generations, where visitors of the existing PARK come to enjoy watching wildlife. Development: DEVELOPMENT of RECREATION FEATURES must be for outdoor recreation. LWCF funds are intended to increase outdoor recreational opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians.

Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY27 is sponsored by Department of Parks and Recreation. Provide resources to replace or install signs at DBW funded boat launching facilities. The Statewide Sign Grant Program installs and replaces signs for previously funded Boating and Waterways projects that are either obsolete, display incorrect information, are badly worn and unattractive, are missing or damaged, are needed for safety, or are required as a condition of receiving federal funds.