Competitive Grant Programs
Applications for the first three RPOSD’s competitive grant programs funded by Measure A, Regional Recreation Facilities, Multi-Use Trails and Accessibility, Natural Lands, Local beaches, Local Water Conservation and Protection, and Acquisition-Only, can be expected to be available starting April 2021. Recreation Access and Youth & Veteran’s Job Training and Placement are projected to follow in 2022. Each program will operate according to its own cycle and schedule, so it is important to refer to each category listed below for specific details.
Active Competitive Grant Programs
Natural Lands, Local Beaches, Local Water Conservation and Protection
for projects that improve and protect open space, watersheds, and water resources through planning, acquisition, development, improvement and restoration of multi-benefit parks. | Guidelines Coming Soon
Regional Recreation Facilities, Multi-use Trails and Accessibility
for acquisition, development, improvement, restoration, or rehabilitation projects that improve and protect regional recreational facilities, trails, and accessibility. | Guidelines Coming Soon
Acquisition-Only
for acquisition-only projects that meet the goals of the Natural Lands, Local Beaches, Water Conservation and Protection Competitive Grants Program or the Regional Recreation, Multi-use Trails and Accessibility Competitive Grants Program. This program prioritizes urgent acquisitions in Study Areas with High or Very High Park Need and for trails connections and access, wildlife corridors, and critical habitat. | Guidelines Coming Soon
This will be maintained and updated with relevant dates and status information of the the different competitive grant programs.
3.10.2021
Additional revisions to the Measure A GAM resulted in a change in timeline for grants administration. The Workshop Dates and Application Deadline for the 2021 Competitive Grants Program will be rescheduled. The new dates will be announced on our calendar and via email once available.
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2.11.2021
RPOSD has now scheduled a new application filing period for the 2021 Competitive Grant Programs cycle.
7.23.2020
The 2019-2020 competitive grant application cycle for the Recreation Access and Youth and the Veterans Job Training and Placement Programs was released the Fall of 2019. In the weeks following the February 25, 2020 close of the application process, the County of Los Angeles faced dramatic changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the COVID-19 restrictions, the proposed programs were not feasible as submitted. Given the competitive nature of the application process, the guidelines for both grant programs prohibited material changes to scope and budget. Given the lack of feasibility, RPOSD cancelled the application cycle for both programs and did not make funding awards.
Updated program guidelines, which will allow applicants to address COVID-19 restrictions in their applications, will be available in the near future.
Details on all relevant workshops and accompanying instructional materials, when available, will be shared in this section.
Resources that provide background or supporting information, such as maps, reports, motions, and strategic plans, on the currently active competitive programs will be shared here.
Questions from workshop participants and potential applicants will be collected, answered, and compiled into a list of “Questions & Answers” (Q&A). This list will be made available to all here.
Inactive Competitive Grant Programs
Recreation Access
for programs that increase ability for county citizens to access public lands, park facilities, and park amenities, including education, interpretive services, safety information, transportation, and other activities that increase the accessibility for county residents, especially for those in high-need and very high-need areas.
Youth and Veteran Job Training and Placement
for programs that provide education and skills training (career development) or certification and job placement in the field of parks and recreation to youth and veterans.
This will be maintained and updated with relevant dates and status information of the the different competitive grant programs.
2.11.2021
RPOSD has now scheduled a new application filing period for the 2021 Competitive Grant Programs cycle, which will not include the following programs:
- Recreation Access
- Youth & Veteran’s Job Training and Placement
Applications for these programs are expected to be available in 2022.
7.23.2020
The 2019-2020 competitive grant application cycle for the Recreation Access and Youth and the Veterans Job Training and Placement Programs was released the Fall of 2019. In the weeks following the February 25, 2020 close of the application process, the County of Los Angeles faced dramatic changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the COVID-19 restrictions, the proposed programs were not feasible as submitted. Given the competitive nature of the application process, the guidelines for both grant programs prohibited material changes to scope and budget. Given the lack of feasibility, RPOSD cancelled the application cycle for both programs and did not make funding awards.
Updated program guidelines that will allow applicants to address COVID-19 restrictions in their applications will be available in the near future.
Details on all relevant workshops and accompanying instructional materials, when available, will be shared in this section.
Resources that provide background or supporting information, such as maps, reports, motions, and strategic plans, on the currently inactive competitive programs will be shared here.
Questions from workshop participants and potential applicants will be collected, answered, and compiled into a list of “Questions & Answers” (Q&A). This list will be made available to all here.