Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Who can apply
Grant funds may be authorized for: Public agencies (any city, county, special district, joint powers authority, state agency, or federal agency); Qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; and eligible tribal entities recognized by the United States and identified within the most current Federal Register, and those listed on the contact list maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission as a California Native American Tribe.
About this opportunity
Proposition 68 recognizes the critical importance of recreation and tourism to California’s economy and ecology and specifically directs funds to be used to support and expand recreation economies, opportunities, and access to outdoor recreation. Projects must fall within one of the following three focus areas to be considered for funding: 1. Build Climate Resilience: Support the planning, development, and maintenance of recreation and outdoor infrastructure that anticipates or adapts to increased use and pressure from climate change and visitors escaping extreme weather. Projects must clearly have multiple benefits, such as tourism as well as education, recreation infrastructure with water-quality benefits, or recreation with habitat protection. 2. Improve/Increase Access for All: Improve...