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Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP)

Department of Parks and Recreation · 45512

Eligibility details

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

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required. The grant may fund 100% of program operation cost. No match is required.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

OEP funds program operation including the following: A. Supplies, Equipment, and Activity Fees/AdmissionsB. Travel CostsC. Labor CostsD. 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.

Funding geography: 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.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.