Quick Summary
Name: California State Parks Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,588,387 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Up to $10,000 |
| Average Grant | $83,600 (19 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.calparks.org
Phone: (415) 262-4400
Email: info@calparks.org, members@calparks.org, programs@calparks.org
Address: 235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1202, San Francisco, CA 94104
Geographic Focus
California only - exclusively supports California's state park system (280 state parks across the state)
Funding Priorities
- Park improvement programs and innovative visitor experiences
- Community partnerships with historically excluded communities
- Climate resilience projects (assessment, adaptation, education, stewardship)
- Access and equity improvements to reduce barriers to park visitation
- Environmental education and stewardship programs
- Cultural restoration and interpretation
- Preservation and honoring of sites representing all Californians
- Programs co-created with or led by underserved communities
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available on specific exclusions
Application Method
Fixed deadline applications for periodic grant rounds. Eligibility includes:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Organizations in contractual relationships with California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Government organizations
- Native American tribal governments (federally and non-federally recognized)
- Education organizations
Grant applications are submitted through online application processes when grant rounds are open. Check calparks.org for current opportunities.
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