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Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Grants for Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Programs

SACRAMENTO – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) today announced the availability of grant funding to help prevent the further spread of quagga and zebra mussels into California’s waterways. Funded by the California Mussel Fee Sticker (also known as the Quagga Sticker), the Quagga and Zebra (QZ) Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program expects to award up to $2 million across eligible applicants. Applications open Monday, March 10, and must be received by April 18, 2025, by 5 p.m. PDT.

March 07, 2025 Division of Boating and Waterways, Grants, News Release, Boat California Read the Full News Release
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Parks California Awards $1 Million to more than 30 Organizations

SACRAMENTO – Parks California and California State Parks today announced grants to 31 organizations throughout California, totaling more than $1 million to improve access to state parks and create memorable nature experiences. Through Parks California’s Route to Parks grant program, these funds will help more than 7,700 people create lasting memories at state parks in 2025.

February 10, 2025 Grants, Partnerships Read the Full News Release
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Office of Historic Preservation Announces New California Maritime Heritage Grants Program

SACRAMENTO —The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is excited to announce nearly $330,000 is available through a new grant program for the preservation and interpretation of California’s irreplaceable maritime heritage. OHP is now accepting applications for the grants, which are funded by the National Park Service (NPS) through the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program for the stewardship and preservation of historical and archaeological resources associated with the maritime history of California.

September 16, 2024 Office of Historic Preservation, Grants Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks and Parks California Announce Joint Effort to Bolster Park Workforce Throughout California

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks and Parks California are excited to announce the awardees for the 2024-2026 Career Pathways Grants. Fourteen local organizations will receive a total of over $1.1 million to help train people for careers in parks and public lands. The Career Pathways Program helps California State Parks work with local organizations to prepare people and overcome barriers to access for careers in parks.

August 29, 2024 Grants, Partnerships Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks Announces Grant Opportunity to Fund Projects Near Military Bases to Acquire and/or Develop Lands for Public Outdoor Recreation

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks today announced a grant opportunity to fund projects near military bases to acquire, or acquire and develop, lands for public outdoor recreation, and increase resilience to climate change through recreation. A total of $40 million is available, nationwide, from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) grant program. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, state agencies, and park districts and special districts with authority to acquire, operate and maintain public park and recreation areas.

March 21, 2024 Grants Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks Recommends $35.6M for Land and Water Conservation Funds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks today announced recommendations to the National Park Service (NPS) for $35.6 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for 16 local park projects. Funding would provide public agencies with the ability to acquire land and/or develop recreational amenities such as playgrounds, sports fields and courts, exercise stations, dog and skate parks.

December 04, 2023 Grants Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks Opens Application Period for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grants

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Parks is now accepting applications from public entities to provide outdoor recreational experiences to their communities through the federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program. In the seventh round of this competitive grant program, a total of approximately $224.1 million is available nationwide for communities with limited or no access to publicly available, close-by, outdoor recreation opportunities. Up to $15 million can be requested per project.

November 29, 2023 Grants Read the Full News Release
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Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Floating Restroom Grants to Help Keep California’s Waterways Clean

SACRAMENTO, Calif.–California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is accepting grant applications from government agencies for the purchase and deployment of floating restrooms on California’s waterways with limited landside access. A million in federal and state funding is available for approximately four Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant floating restrooms. Interested applicants to the Floating Restroom Grant Program are encouraged to review the grant guidelines and submit a grant application to DBW by 5 p.m. PST, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

October 11, 2023 Grants, Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release