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Payment Request Blackout Period from June 15 – July 15

Attention Grantees and GMS Users: Payment Requests will not be accepted during the June 15 – July 15 blackout period. Any payment requests received during the blackout period will be returned to sender via ‘Negotiation’ in the GMS for submission after July 15. Acceptance of Payment Request will resume starting the first business day following the period. 

Please note that the Blackout Period does not affect an agency’s allocations. Funds do not expire at the end of the Fiscal Year.

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Read the Latest Issue of ‘RPOSDevelopments’ Newsletter!

The latest issue of our digital newsletter, RPOSDevelopments, is out! Have you subscribed yet? We encourage everyone to join our mailing list to receive important announcements and reminders relevant to RPOSD and our grant funding, including our quarterly newsletters.

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If you are already a subscriber to our newsletter and mailing list, please note that RPOSD is in the process of transitioning to a countywide system for all mass communications. Be sure to add RPOSD@subscription.lacounty.gov to your contact list to ensure that our announcements and important reminders reach your inbox and not mistaken for spam!

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Deadline Coming Soon: Submit Your Input for the Measure A GAM Update by April 14th!

On April 5th & 6th, Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) hosted virtual information sessions where an overview the Measure A Grants Administration Manual was provided in anticipation of an update to the document this year. RPOSD currently is inviting input from the document’s primary users and stakeholders.

The deadline to submit any input regarding changes to the GAM is April 14, 2023. Everyone encouraged to review the current version of the GAM in order to provide specific recommendations. Please contact us with your questions and suggestions via email: info@rposd.lacounty.gov

Measure A Grants Administration Manual (GAM)

This milestone is one event in a timeline of events regarding the Measure A Grants Administration Manual Update happening in 2023. Received input will be compiled and help inform upcoming changes to the GAM. A redline preview session for the GAM Update is expected to follow in the future.

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Learn About Park Planning at TAP’s Virtual Brown Bag Lunch with Featured Guest Chester Kano

Save the Date! On April 12th, RPOSD’s Technical Assistance program (TAP) will be hosting a Virtual Brown Bag Lunch with featured guest Chester Kano, the Chief of Development at the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Join us to learn more about Park Planning!

Contact: TAP@rposd.lacounty.gov

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Two Upcoming Information Sessions Regarding Measure A GAM Update in Early April

Mark your calendar! The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) will be hosting two information sessions to discuss the Measure A Grants Administration Manual (GAM), which provides guidance in applying for and administering Measure A funds in order for grantees to provide successful park projects throughout Los Angeles County. The purpose of these virtual sessions is to seek input from eligible recipients that will inform future updates to the GAM. These are among a series of events regarding the Measure A Grants Administration Manual update happening in 2023. Although each information session will be catered for different audiences, Measure A funding recipients are welcome to join us in the session that best fits their schedule.

Wednesday

April 5, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:30pm

Attend the Session for Cities in Los Angeles County
Thursday

April 6, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:30pm

Attend the Session for Non-Profit Organizations
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TAP: Virtual Information Session for Non-Profit Organizations will be held on March 30th

Save the Date! RPOSD’s Technical Assistance program (TAP) will be hosting a Virtual Information Session for Non-Profit Organizations on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Check out our Calendar for more updates.

Contact: TAP@rposd.lacounty.gov

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Follow-Up Review to Report #IOR-2002-16662 Released by Auditor

RPOSD was the subject of an audit and investigation conducted by the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller (Auditor) from February 2020 to November 2020.  The Auditor’s findings and recommended corrective actions are captured in the following report released in November 2020.

Report: #IOR-2002-16662

RPOSD committed to expediting the resolution of all the issues outlined by the Auditor, who then conducted a follow-up that was summarized in the following review released in 2023, marking a successful conclusion of the investigation.

Follow-Up Review for #IOR-2002-16662
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New Business Hours – We are now open on Fridays
New year, new hours! The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District is now open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Grantmaking
The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) turns 30 years old today!

Three decades ago, Proposition A was approved through a Special Election and established this District to be the stewards of parks and open space throughout the County.  It is easy to forget that it wasn’t so long ago when RPOSD was not meant to reach this milestone since Proposition A was set to sunset back in 2019. This expectation was flipped when an impressive 75% of LA County Voters approved Measure A in 2016, solidifying funding for parks and open space for the foreseeable future.

This District is built upon the belief that empowering people with better access to parks and open spaces means a greater quality of life for the entire community.  The recent years proved that not only do “Parks Make Life better,” but also highlighted the crucial role of parks and open spaces in our communities when it comes to our health and safety.  One cannot deny the incredible amount of work and heart behind RPOSD’s achievements over the span of three decades to get to where we are today. Accumulatively we’ve awarded $1.5 billion in funding towards parks and open spaces, which could not have been possible without the trailblazing work of the RPOSD family– both past and present.

We will share more about how the District celebrated this milestone in our next newsletter, which will be posted online once available.

Happy Birthday, RPOSD – and cheers to 30 years of grantmaking for parks and open spaces!

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Make a Difference by Partnering with Us as a Competitive Grant Evaluator

Measure A is Los Angeles County’s first equity-based funding source for Parks and Recreation, take the opportunity to partner with us as a Competitive Grant Evaluator.

The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) is seeking experts with knowledge and experience in various aspects of park recreation and open space challenges and opportunities – including urban planning, watershed management, environment and habitat protection, biodiversity, park planning and design, regional planning, conservation, and landscape design for its equity-based Measure A competitive grant programs. These qualified individuals will be part of a multidisciplinary team tasked with evaluating competitive grant applications to provide high quality park projects and better access to public lands and park facilities to Los Angeles County residents and visitors with an emphasis on park equity for the very high and high need park areas. This panel will be an integral part of offering different points of view and distinctive leadership qualities via innovative advice and dynamic perspectives in their areas of focus.

  • We are looking for evaluators who are not affiliated with agencies that submitted applications for the 2021 Competitive Grant Programs.
  • Evaluators will receive compensation in the form of a stipend ranging from $300 up to $500 depending on total hours needed to complete the evaluation process.
  • Three evaluators are needed for each program. Learn more about the Competitive Grant Programs here.
  • Read the Seeking 2021 Competitive Grant Evaluators Flyer for more information about becoming an evaluator and the estimated time commitment for each program.

Celebrate your expertise and achievements by sharing your passion for creating outstanding park, recreation, and open space experiences for LA County Residents. Grant application evaluators are integral to the success of these programs. If you are interested in participating and would like to become a part of the Evaluation Panel with RPOSD, please contact us by December 16, 2021.

Seeking 2021 Competitive Grant Evaluators Flyer
Note: Flyer folds like a card in print form. We recommend printing the two pages of the back-to-back, with the flip along the short side.

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