Annual Allocation Grant Programs

Measure A funds are derived from an annual special tax on property within Los Angeles County. Measure A funds are distributed into seven funding categories. Each funding category supports specific funding programs, one of them being Annual Allocations.

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Annual allocations are distributed to specific grantees on an annual basis using set formulas. The Annual Allocation Programs are:

  • Community-based Park Investment Program (Category 1)
  • Neighborhood Parks, Healthy Communities, & Urban Greening Program (Category 2)
  • Allocation to Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (Category 3)
  • Allocation to Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (Category 4)
  • County Cultural Facilities Program (Category 4)
  • County Priority Projects Program (The District’s Board of Directors may allocate up to 2% of total Measure A funds collected each year for eligible projects)

How to Apply

Grantees that have executed their Master Agreements and have also attended a virtual Work Plan Workshop may now submit Work Plans for Planning & Design, Acquisition and Development grants through the new Annual Allocations/NTP process.

To apply for funding under the Master Agreement, follow these steps:

  1. Execute a Master Agreement: Ensure you have a completed Master Agreement in place. This is a prerequisite for applying for any grants.
  2. Attend a Virtual Work Plan Workshop: Participate in our virtual workshop designed to guide you through the Work Plan submission process.
  3. Prepare Required Documents: These are available under “Forms & Templates.”
    • Master Agreement: Your signed Master Agreement
    • Blanket Resolution: A resolution authorizing the submission of the Work Plan
    • Checklists: Complete any required checklists to ensure your Work Plan is thorough
  4. Submit Work Plans: Submit your Work Plans for Planning & Design, Acquisition, and Development grants through the Annual Allocations/NTP process.
Go to Forms & Templates
Log on to GMS

RPOSD is excited to receive applications and assist grantees on the next steps to get Measure A funds rolling to park projects and open space initiatives across our county.

Annual Allocations and Balances

A monthly reference when managing your Measure A Annual Allocation Funding on GMS.

2024 Measure A Annual Allocations Expenditure Plans

Results from the 2024 Measure A Annual Allocations Survey

What are Study Areas?

First, you’ll need to learn more about the Los Angeles County Parks Need Assessment (PNA), an extensive plan that led to the formation of Study Areas determined by High and Very High Park Need, which served a fundamental role in the subsequent introduction of Measure A.

Grants Administration Manual (GAM)

The GAM highlights and explains the Annual Allocation Grant Programs funded by Measure A in detail. It also describes the different options on how agencies may use their annual allocations, including expend, accrue, bond, and share/transfer.

Annual Allocation Workshops

Annual Allocation Work Plan Workshop

RPOSD hosted workshops to introduce and guide grantees through the new streamlined Annual Allocation Work Plan process.

Download the PowerPoint Slides

Annual Allocation Workflow and Claims Process Workshop

RPOSD conducted a workshop to provide an overview of the new process to apply for annual allocation grant funds and discussed updates to the Claims Submission process, including an in-depth review of the revised Direct Costs Labor Form. The new procedures become effective with the release of the revised 2024 Grants Administration Manual (GAM) in January 2024.