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Planning for Recreation Access is a grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office that funds planning projects in communities lacking adequate access to outdoor recreation opportunities. The program prioritizes diverse urban neighborhoods, small rural communities, and applicants less experienced with RCO's grant process.
Eligible projects include long-range recreation planning, pre-design and permitting for parks or athletic facilities, and master planning or feasibility studies for parks and trails. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, towns, Native American tribes, nonprofits, and special purpose districts. Awards reach up to $200,000 for site-specific projects, with the application window opening July 2026.
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RCO - Washington Recreation & Conservation Office --> Planning for Recreation Access - RCO Planning for Recreation Access The Washington State Legislature created the Planning for Recreation Access program to fund planning projects in communities that lack adequate access to outdoor recreation opportunities.
This program specifically focuses on diverse urban neighborhoods, small rural communities, and those that are less experienced with RCO's grant process. Grant Application Schedule Application Webinar, Applications Open Register for application webinar July 23, 2026 - September 10, 2026 September 17, 2026 - October 6, 2026 Director Approves Ranked List Most recent grants and evaluation results, listed by the application year.
Landowner Acknowledgement Form Manual 2: Planning Guidelines Manual 3: Acquisition Projects Long-range, comprehensive recreation planning Pre-design plans and permitting for a park or athletic facility Master planning, feasibility study, or technical survey for a park or trail Special purpose districts such as park and recreation, port, conservation, and school districts The Legislature provides funding from the sale of state bonds.
RCO is working on setting grant limits, but they most likely will be $200,000 for site-specific projects and $100,000 for comprehensive plans. This web page will be updated as soon as the limits are set. Applicants are not required to provide matching resources.
All phases of planning, pre-design, and technical assistance for public outdoor recreation facilities including comprehensive plans, construction drawings, environmental assessments, feasibility and preconstruction studies, cultural resources surveys, and site master plans.
Projects unlikely to lead to capital development Planning for recreation programming Beth Auerbach , outdoor grants manager, 360-280-6103 Edison Velez , outdoor grants manager, 360-340-1280 Washington Relay Service for hearing impaired, dial 711 Some upcoming grant application deadlines may be adjusted due to the government shutdown. Find deadline updates on the corresponding grant pages.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, towns, Native American tribes, nonprofits, and special purpose districts (park/recreation, port, conservation, school districts). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1.7 million total; up to $200,000 for site-specific projects. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Planning for Recreation Access (Washington) are due July 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Planning for Recreation Access (Washington) is funded by Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
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Read articleEPA's Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million for the Farmer-to-Farmer grant program on May 5, 2026, with 20–30 awards of $1.5M to $2.5M each across EPA Regions 3–8 and a June 19, 2026 deadline. The funding rewards farmer-led organizations that can demonstrate working-lands conservation at scale. Here is how the eligibility, partnership structure, and watershed geography actually decide the awards.
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