This year approximately $15 million in funds are available in this competitive grant process. The purpose of the program is to help local government agencies fund projects to acquire, develop and rehabilitate parks and public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Eligible applicants are cities, counties, metropolitan service districts, park and recreation districts and port districts.
The maximum awards range from $50,000 for small community planning grants up to $1 million for large projects.
Learn more about applying for the grants at a live online workshop 9-10:30am February 12. The workshop will help new and returning applicants navigate the application process and learn about the program. Register at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t_-azpZgRYO0JNDS6gnR2g.
A recording of the workshop will be available after February 12 at oprdgrants.org. (Select the Grant Programs drop-down menu, then select Local Government.)
Program grants are split into large, small and planning categories. Application deadlines vary by grant type:
- Large grant application deadline ($1,000,000 maximum award): April 1
- Small grant application deadline ($100,000 maximum award): May 1
- Planning grant application deadline ($50,000 maximum award): May 15
Local governments can apply online at oprdgrants.org. Applicants will need to set up an account when applying for the first time. The site also includes additional information about the LGGP including the grant manual, application instructions and program schedule.
The Lottery-funded grant program is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The program has awarded more than $100 million in reimbursement grant funds since 2000. The recent increase in grant funding is the result of yearly increases in State Lottery funds, which triggered an increase in the percentage of Lottery funds allocated to the grant program from 12% to 25% of OPRD’s share of lottery funds. OPRD’s budget does not include any general tax funds.
