Recreation Grants in California

Last updated July 23, 2026

There are 20 active recreation grants tagged to California, part of 697 active recreation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28)	Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery	August 11, 2026	$7.5M – $27.5M
State	Tahoe for All	Tahoe Conservancy	September 4, 2026	Varies
State	Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY26	Department of Parks and Recreation	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station/Floating Restroom Operation and Maintenance Grant FY26	Department of Parks and Recreation	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$1M – $200M
State	Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25	Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
State	Lower American River Conservancy Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	San Joaquin River Conservancy	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Regionwide Grants	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 LLAR Severely Disadvantaged Communities	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Coachella Valley Proposition 68 Parks, Conservation Land Access and Climate Change Response Grant Program	Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68	Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Science and Lake Improvement Account Program	Tahoe Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 68 Grant Program	Tahoe Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Coastal Conservancy Grants	Coastal Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Public Access	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Explore the Coast Overnight	Coastal Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Randall Preserve	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies

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About recreation grants in California

Recreation grants support parks, trails, sports facilities, and outdoor recreation access for communities. The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides matching grants to states and, through them, to local governments for acquiring land and developing public outdoor recreation facilities. State park and recreation agencies, community foundations, and corporate programs offer additional funding for fields, playgrounds, and recreation programs.

Recreation Grants in other states

Recreation Grants in Vermont 18 Recreation Grants in Illinois 9 Recreation Grants in Maryland 9 Recreation Grants in North Carolina 4 Recreation Grants in Georgia 3 Recreation Grants in Iowa 2 Recreation Grants in New Mexico 2 Recreation Grants in Idaho 1 Recreation Grants in Minnesota 1 Recreation Grants in Nebraska 1 Recreation Grants in Nevada 1 Recreation Grants in Utah 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for recreation?

Recreation grants fund parks and green spaces, trails, ballfields and sports facilities, playgrounds, water access, and recreation programming. The Land and Water Conservation Fund supports land acquisition and facility development through matching grants, and state recreation agencies, community foundations, and corporate giving programs fund a broad range of community recreation projects.

Who funds parks and recreation projects?

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), administered federally and distributed through state agencies, is a key source of outdoor recreation funding for state and local governments. State park and recreation departments, community foundations, corporate foundations, and national recreation organizations also fund facilities, trails, and programs at the local level.

Who can apply for recreation grants?

Many major recreation grants, including LWCF awards, go to state and local government agencies, with funds often requiring a local match. Nonprofit recreation and conservation organizations can frequently apply for foundation and corporate grants directly, and community groups sometimes partner with a municipality or use a fiscal sponsor to access government funding.

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