How much funding does Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program provide?

Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program provides Up to US $1,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program?

Geography: Based in the Southern California Edison service area (Map of Eligible Locations); Based in the Southern California Edison service area.

Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program

National Park Trust Inc

Foundation Grants for K-12 Schools Environmental Education Grants Recreation Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $1,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Open to Title I schools (40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) based in the Southern California Edison service area (Map of Eligible Locations) for grades 3 through 12, this grant program provides classrooms with up to $1,500 for in-park experiences.

Geography

Based in the Southern California Edison service area (Map of Eligible Locations)
Based in the Southern California Edison service area

Overview

National Park Trust is thrilled to offer the 2026 Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program. Open to Title I schools (40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) based in the Southern California Edison service area (Map of Eligible Locations) for grades 3 through 12, this grant program provides classrooms with up to $1,500 for in-park experiences. While grant requests for all types of park visits are welcome, applicants are encouraged to consider trips to historical sites in honor of the celebration of our country's 250th birthday in 2026.
Funding can be used towards program fees, transportation costs, stewardship supplies, and any other materials needed for a robust learning experience.
This grant is designed to be student-driven, and student-teacher collaboration is a must. All applications must include a stewardship element and a park-themed educational component that focuses on either outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyles, environmental education/science, or history.
Teachers may submit the application on behalf of their class, but direct student involvement in the application is required.

Eligibility

Title I schools (40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) based in the Southern California Edison service area

What National Park Trust Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 8
Total given: $206K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $6,000–$55K

By dollars: Virginia 65%, Maryland 26%, Tennessee 6%. Top recipient cities: Arlington, VA; La Plata, MD; Oakton, VA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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