Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26

Department of Parks and Recreation · State of California

At a glance

Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26 is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Department of Parks and Recreation (State of California). The application deadline was March 2, 2026. Total estimated funding is $30M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jan 12, 2026Posted
Mar 2, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Jan 12, 2026
Close date: Mar 2, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $30,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — The total funding amount is not guaranteed. Funding is an estimated amount.
Matching funds: 25% — All Applicants shall provide matching funds or the equivalent value of services, or material, in an amount not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total Project cost as identified on the Project Cost Estimate, except for the category of Restoration, which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the total Project cost.
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 1-3 years
Expected award announcement: September 4, 2025
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.
How to submit: Online: https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26468
Latest change note: Due to circumstances, the Division has revised the grant amount to an estimated amount as it has not yet been determined how much funding will be available to the program for the G25 grant cycle. Official funding is confirmed once the governor signs off.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Cities, counties, districts, federal agencies, state agencies, educational institutions, federal or California Native American Tribes, Certified Community Conservation Corps, and nonprofit entities. Nonprofit organizations shall provide 501(c)(3) status and shall provide IRS Form 990 (or something to the equivalent) from the previous year.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The Grants and Cooperative Agreements (GCA) Program provides for well managed Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

Description

The GCA Program supports the planning, acquisition, development, maintenance, administration, operation, enforcement, restoration, and conservation of trails, trailheads, areas, and other facilities associated with the use of Off-Highway Motor Vehicles, and programs involving Off-Highway Motor Vehicle safety and/or education.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Program contact (as published)

ohv.grants@parks.ca.gov
1-916-324-4442

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Cities, counties, districts, federal agencies, state agencies, educational institutions, federal or California Native American Tribes, Certified Community Conservation Corps, and nonprofit entities. Nonprofit organizations shall provide 501(c)(3) status and shall provide IRS Form…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $30,000,000.

How do I apply for “Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26”?

Applications go directly to Department of Parks and Recreation, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26468. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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