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Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP)

Grantor:
Department of Parks and Recreation
Portal ID:
45512
Status:
Closed
Open Date:
8/28/23 00:00
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
Categories:

Details

Purpose:

OEP will increase the ability of residents in low income communities to participate in outdoor experiences at state parks and other public lands by funding program operation and transportation costs. OEP encourages applicants to establish a home base in an underserved community as the hub for local activities and trips to natural areas. OEP empowers youth and families through outdoor leadership education, career pathways, and access to nature.

Description:

OEP funds program operation including the following:

A. Supplies, Equipment, and Activity Fees/Admissions
B. Travel Costs
C. Labor Costs
D. Insurance for all activities necessary for the OUTDOOR PROGRAM

See pages 41-45 for a detailed list of eligible costs in the Grant Application Guide at www.parks.ca.gov/oep

Up to $700,000 may be requested per application.

No match requirement.

An Application Checklist is listed on page 13.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
• Public Agencies: Includes all local, state, and federal agencies. Examples include school
districts and other public education agencies, cities and counties, joint powers
authorities, open-space authorities, regional open- space districts, Federal and State
recognized tribes, and other relevant public agencies.
• Non Profit Organizations with 501(c)(3) status

Eligible Geographies:

The program criteria encourages applicants to establish a home base in an underserved community as the hub for local activities and trips to natural areas. "Natural Area Trips" from the community home base may be statewide within California. 

Matching Funding Requirement:

The grant may fund 100% of program operation cost.  No match is required.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
Summer 2024
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Approx. 3 years

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$50,000,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Dependent
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$20,000 – $700,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

State of California - General Funds

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

Up to $700,000 may be requested per application.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Viktor Patino, 1-916-825-5697, Viktor.Patino@parks.ca.gov

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