Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP)

OEP funds program operation including the following: A. Supplies, Equipment, and Activity Fees/AdmissionsB. Travel CostsC. Labor CostsD. Insurance for all activities necessary for the OUTDOOR PROGRAM See pages 41-45 for a detailed list of eligible costs in the Grant Application Guide at www.parks.ca.gov/oep Up to $700,000 may be requested per application. No match requirement. An Application Checklist is listed on page 13. Program Details Department of Parks and Recreation is a state agency that offers the Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP) grant program to support equipment purchase and social services. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Department of Parks and Recreation through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for equipment purchase and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Department of Parks and Recreation or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by December 14, 2023. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports equipment purchase and social services. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Department of Parks and Recreation.

Award details

Applications close on December 14, 2023.

Categories

Equipment Purchase · Social Services