Project Type: CA State Parks Grant
California Parks
Project Type: CA State Parks Grant
Amount: 10,500,000.00
Start Date: 03-01-2021
End Date: 04-21-2021
Services Provided
- Project Management
- Organization and facilitation of 5 community meetings
- Grant writing
- Budget preparation
- Organization of landscaping and planning conversations
- final submission of grant
The Problem
Green space and parks are important to a community’s wellbeing. Parks provide a common space for different cultures to live and play together. In many underserved communities, there is very little or no park space per 1,000 residents.
The Solution
Purchase of existing land and construction of a new park with recreation features chosen by the community. Facilitation of 5 community meetings and completion of grant narrative describing the process and outcome desired by community members.
Key Points
- Facilitation of required Community meetings
- Ongoing project management and organization
- Budget meeting and collaboration
- Narrative pertaining to the lack of green space and the community involvement in the process
Overview
Statewide Park Program (SPP) competitive grants will create new parks and new recreation opportunities in critically underserved communities across California. More vibrant parks funded by this program will create humane and healthier communities. Building successful parks in underserved communities is “a work of art.” SPP embraces meaningful engagement with local residents where park designs represent each community’s unique recreation needs and creativity.