Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4

Department of Parks and Recreation · State of California

At a glance

Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4 is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Parks and Recreation (State of California). Applications are due December 17, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $200K – $8.5M, with $189M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit and public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

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

Key facts

Aug 28, 2026Posted
Dec 17, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Aug 28, 2026
Close date: Dec 17, 2026
Award floor: $200,000
Award ceiling: $8,500,000
Est. total funding: $188,500,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — In November 2024, California voters approved a $10 billion General Obligation Bond called the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. It is also commonly known as the “Climate Bond.” This bond allocates $10 billion across state agencies to confront climate change, protect California communities and nature from its impacts, and improve the lives of Californians.
Matching funds: Not Required — NO MATCH REQUIRED
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) — Eligible costs are for acquisition, development or a combination of acquisition and development. Pre-construction costs can not exceed 25% of the grant amount. Most payments are reimbursement; advances require additional consideration. 20% retention for final payment. Final payment is reimbursed when project is complete. See the Grant Administration Guide for more information at www.parks.ca.gov/spp
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: Through June 2031
Expected award announcement: Summer 2027
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Statewide. The project site half-mile radius has either: • A ratio of less than three acres of parkland per 1,000 RESIDENTS, OR • A median household income that is less than 80% of the California median household income, OR • Project is within proximity to a climate vulnerability(ies) APPLICANTS should check eligibility with the Community FactFinder available under Community FactFinder Resources at www.parks.ca.gov/spp.
How to submit: Online: https://www.parks.ca.gov/spp

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

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Cities Counties District Joint Powers Authorities (one agency of the Joint Powers Authorities must be either an eligible district, city, or county) Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) Status

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 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) that helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Visit the California State Parks SPP webpage for information about the grant program and application process.

Description

Grant Description: Helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by December 17, 2026. Grant Amount per Application: • Maximum grant request: $8,500,000 • Minimum grant request: $200,000 No Match. Eligible Applicants: Cities, Counties, Districts, Joint Powers Authorities, and Non-profits organizations. Eligible Costs: Acquisition of land, pre-construction (design, permits, etc.) and construction costs. The grant may pay for 100% of total project cost. If the project requires additional funds beyond the grant request, those additional funds must be committed at the time of application. Otherwise, the applicant should scale the project down to a phase that can be completed and open to the public with the grant by itself or grant plus committed funds. Projects in economically disadvantaged communities with a lack of parks are prioritized. Parks designed with community residents' ideas through community-based planning and partnerships with health organizations are encouraged. Visit the SPP Website - www.parks.ca.gov/spp - for more information including the Application Guide, technical assistance, resources, and contact information.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Find out how to submitOnline: https://www.parks.ca.gov/spp Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyNicky Lambert, Supervisor · nicky.lambert@parks.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before December 17, 2026Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Nicky Lambert, Supervisor
nicky.lambert@parks.ca.gov
1-916-661-1527

Quick answers

When is the deadline for this opportunity?

According to the official notice, applications are due December 17, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit and Public Agency. It adds: “Cities Counties District Joint Powers Authorities (one agency of the Joint Powers Authorities must be either an eligible district, city, or county) Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) Status” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through this opportunity?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $200k – $8.5m and total estimated program funding is $188,500,000.

How do I apply for this opportunity?

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

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