Local Parks Grants Resources
To support Art in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program applicants, a wide range of tools and resources are available on this page.
Before You Apply
- Before You Start checklist
- Application Preview
- Proposal Scoring Sheet – Planning and Development
- Proposal Scoring Sheet – Implementation
- Artist Directory – Find artists with an interest in working in parks!
- Engage and Share – Use the tools and templates in the Local Parks Grants Promotional Toolkit to help spread the word about this grant program.
Resources and Templates
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Virtual Community Office Hours every Wednesday from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Register here!
- Additional office hours – register here!
- Monday May 6th at 10 a.m.
- Friday May 17th at 2 p.m.
- Monday May 20th at 10 a.m
- Online Resources
- What is a “Local Park”?
- Budget Templates & Narrative
- Planning and Development (Excel)
- Implementation (Excel)
- Narrative (PDF)
- Planning and Development Project Plan Template (PDF)
Informational Webinar - April 17, 2024
- Video + Audio Recording (YouTube)
- Presentation (PDF)
- Audio Only (mp3)
- Live Chat Transcript (PDF)
Grant Application Resources
For any questions about the Arts in California Parks’ Local Parks Grant program, please contact Grant Manager Sarah Scheideman at grants@parkscalifornia.org