Parks Pass
Can you apply?
This grant is for California public libraries that circulate the California State Library Parks Pass. Libraries of all sizes can apply if they participate in the Parks Pass program. The funding supports projects that create measurable health, natural resource stewardship, and historical/cultural benefits. An equity lens must guide all project activities.
Grants up to $5,000 are available. Projects should address economic barriers to park access and generate positive community impacts. No cost sharing is required.
This grant is for California public libraries that circulate the California State Library Parks Pass. Libraries of all sizes can apply if they participate in the Parks Pass program. The funding supports projects that create measurable health, natural resource stewardship, and historical/cultural benefits. An equity lens must guide all project activities.
Grants up to $5,000 are available. Projects should address economic barriers to park access and generate positive community impacts. No cost sharing is required.
Program description
The California State Library Parks Pass program distributed 5,000 free vehicle-day use hangtags to all library jurisdictions in the state. This removed the economic barrier of day-use fees. As trusted community partners, grantees will generate positive measurable impacts in the areas of health, natural resource stewardship, and historical and cultural connections with an equity lens. Parks Pass grant funding is open to all public libraries circulating a California State Library Parks Pass. Grants of up to $5,000 will be available.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California public libraries that circulate the California State Library Parks Pass. Libraries of all sizes can apply if they participate in the Parks Pass program. The funding supports projects that create measurable health, natural resource stewardship, and historical/cultural benefits. An equity lens must guide all project activities.
Grants up to $5,000 are available. Projects should address economic barriers to park access and generate positive community impacts. No cost sharing is required.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 parkspass@library.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-603-6711
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 39 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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