How much funding does Route to Parks Grant Program provide?

Route to Parks Grant Program provides $29,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Route to Parks Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Route to Parks Grant Program offered?

Route to Parks Grant Program runs on an annual cycle.

Route to Parks Grant Program

Sierra State Parks Foundation

Foundation Annual Recreation Grants Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

$29,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Community organizations and nonprofit partners working with California State Parks

Overview

Funder: Parks California in joint agreement with California State Parks

Geographic Scope: California statewide

Program Overview:
Route to Parks is a grant program launched in 2020 that invests in community organizations to reduce transportation barriers and expand access to California's state parks. The program has invested in more than 120 community organizations and supported access for more than 20,000 people statewide, with more than 75% of participants visiting a state park for the first time.

Funding Details:

2026 awards: More than $1.2 million distributed to 34 community organizations
Individual grant awarded to Sierra State Parks Foundation: $29,500
Expected to help more than 15,000 people in 2026, many visiting state parks for the first time

Focus Areas:

Reducing transportation costs and barriers for underserved communities
Expanding waterborne recreation programs
Expanding interpretive and educational programs at state parks
Increasing capacity and safety of paddling tour programs
Making kayaking and aquatic recreation accessible to diverse communities

Eligibility:
Community organizations and nonprofit partners working with California State Parks

Support:
Program supported through joint agreement between California State Parks and Parks California, plus private philanthropic investments

Contact Information:
Learn more at Parks California's Route to Parks grant program website

Example Projects (SSPF 2026):

Increase capacity and safety of Donner Memorial State Park Paddling Tour Program
Increase capacity of Sugar Pine Point State Park's weekly kayak programs
Reduce transportation costs and barriers for underserved communities locally and in nearby urban communities