Public resources: state parks: Outdoor Equity Grants Program: applicants.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill makes a technical adjustment to the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, which provides funding to public organizations for outdoor environmental education programs in California state parks. It requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to collect and report data on grant applications and their impact on serving underserved communities. The report will detail the number of children served, grant recipients, and recommendations for improving the program’s effectiveness. The bill focuses on improving the reporting process rather than changing the grant program’s goals or eligibility.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to gather information from grant applicants annually.
- Mandates an annual report summarizing grant program effectiveness to budget and fiscal committees.
- The report must include data on children served, grant recipients, and recommendations.
- Specifies the format for submitting the annual report.
- Aligns the reporting requirements with existing Government Code provisions.
Who is affected
- California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Public organizations (local governments, educational agencies, etc.)
- Underserved and at-risk populations
- Legislature budget and fiscal committees
Notable changes
- Clarifies the reporting requirements for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program.
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