Grants Available for Nature-Based Outdoor Programs!

Dear Neighbor,

California State Parks is now accepting applications for its Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP), which offers $50 million in grant funding for nature-based outdoor programs for underserved communities. The program also empowers youth and families with outdoor leadership education, career pathways, environmental justice engagement and access to nature.

Deadline to apply is Thursday, December 14, 2023. There will be in-person and virtual workshops available. For all dates and eligibility, please visit parks.ca.gov/oep. This funding is made available through general funds approved by the California Legislature and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2020/21 and 2021/22.

Open space is a priority to our community. Below is a partial list of budget wins that my office has championed:

• $2 million: Salazar Park improvements
• $4.75 million: Rio de Los Angeles State improvements
• $250,000: Los Angeles State Historic Park farmers market

If you have any questions, feel free to contact my office.

In Service,

WENDY CARRILLO
Assemblywoman, District 52
Chair, Assembly Budget Subcommittee No.4 on State Administration
Chair, Select Committee on Latina Inequities
Vice Chair, Legislative Progressive Caucus

PS: If you have any questions about our legislative work, please visit my contact page, here.