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Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25

Department of Parks and Recreation · State of California

At a glance

Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25 is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Department of Parks and Recreation (State of California). The application deadline was June 1, 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

  1. Jan 8, 2025Posted
  2. Jun 1, 2026Application deadline
Opened
Jan 8, 2025
Close date
Jun 1, 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.

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 ↗

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

  • Fiscal year 2024–25180 applications · 119 awards
Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.
Awards published
119
Total awarded
$23,603,242
Median award
$115,729 calculated
Smallest – largest
$10,517 – $946,841

Recipients by type: Public Agency (111), Nonprofit (8)

Areas served: San Bernardino County (16), Kern County (13), Mono County (13), Inyo County (12), Los Angeles County (10), Lassen County (9), Sierra County (9), El Dorado County (8), Alpine County (8), Lake County (7), San Diego County (7), Siskiyou County (6)

Largest awards to organizations

  • USFS - Tahoe National ForestGround Operations$946,841 · FY 2024–25
  • Friends of JawboneJawbone Region - Ground Operations 2026$928,448 · FY 2024–25
  • USFS - Mendocino National ForestGround Operations$916,549 · FY 2024–25
  • USFS - Sierra National ForestSierra NF 2026 Ground Operations$908,890 · FY 2024–25
  • Friends of El MirageEl Mirage OHV Area - Ground Operations 2026$895,471 · FY 2024–25
  • USFS - San Bernardino National ForestGround Operations$866,177 · FY 2024–25
  • Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation DepartmentDevelopment - Frank Raines$713,648 · FY 2024–25
  • City of California CityGround Operations$704,917 · FY 2024–25
  • USFS - Modoc National ForestGround Operations$695,795 · FY 2024–25
  • BLM - Bishop Field OfficeRestoration$648,500 · FY 2024–25
Source: California Grants Portal grant award data. Awards to individuals are counted but not named. Past awards show who was funded; they do not predict future decisions.

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)- G25”?

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)- G25”?

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

How do I apply for “Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA)- G25”?

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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Award range
Amount not specified
Closes
Nov 2, 2026
Who can apply
Nonprofit and Public Agency
Source: California Grants PortalVerified today