Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4

Who can apply

NonprofitPublic 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

Where: 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.

Purpose

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.

Description

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.

Important dates

Opened

Aug 28, 2026

Application deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Expected award announcement

Summer 2027

Period of performance

Through June 2031

Funding details

Total estimated available

$188,500,000.00

Estimated amount per award

Between $200,000.00 and $8,500,000.00

Expected number of awards

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Letter of intent required

No

Matching funds

Not Required

Matching notes

NO MATCH REQUIRED

Funding source

State

Funding source notes

In November 2024, California voters approved a $10 billion General Obligation Bond called the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. It is also commonly known as the “Climate Bond.” This bond allocates $10 billion across state agencies to confront climate change, protect California communities and nature from its impacts, and improve the lives of Californians.

Funding method

Advances & Reimbursement(s)

Funding method notes

Eligible costs are for acquisition, development or a combination of acquisition and development. Pre-construction costs can not exceed 25% of the grant amount. Most payments are reimbursement; advances require additional consideration. 20% retention for final payment.  Final payment is reimbursed when project is complete.  See the Grant Administration Guide for more information at www.parks.ca.gov/spp

How to apply

Read the full guidelines on the grantor's site, then apply there. Nothing is submitted through this site.

Submission: url: https://www.parks.ca.gov/spp

• Grant guidelines & application ↗
• Department of Parks and Recreation ↗
• Grantor's own update list ↗
• Original listing on grants.ca.gov ↗

Questions about this grant: name: Nicky Lambert, Supervisor; email: [email protected]; tel: 1-916-661-1527;