This is a California state grant for building, expanding, or renovating parks in underserved or climate-vulnerable communities, open only to cities, counties, districts, joint powers authorities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply and should not spend time on it. Projects in economically disadvantaged communities with few parks are prioritized.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (climate) | 28 |
| Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community) | 19 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 14 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 13 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
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.
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.
Type: Grant Award: Between $200,000.00 and $8,500,000.00 Total available: $188,500,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required (NO MATCH REQUIRED) Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: 2026-12-17 23:59:00 (Pacific time) Award period: Through June 2031 Apply at: https://www.parks.ca.gov/spp Source: California Grants Portal record 191124, published by the State of California.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency
Cities Counties District Joint Powers Authorities (one agency of the Joint Powers Authorities must be either an eligible district, city, or county) Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) Status
Geography: Statewide. The project site half-mile radius has either: • A ratio of less than three acres of parkland per 1,000 RESIDENTS, OR • A median household income that is less than 80% of the California median household income, OR • Project is within proximity to a climate vulnerability(ies) APPLICANTS should check eligibility with the Community FactFinder available under Community FactFinder Resources at www.parks.ca.gov/spp.
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