The Candlestick Park Activities, Grants Program (Candlestick Point State Recreation Area) is an opportunity aiming to bring together community at Candlestick Point. A growing body of research suggests that nature provides a multitude of benefits from disease prevention, community resilience, social ties among neighbors, and amongst others. Through funding from Parks California, this grants program will support local organizations to host gatherings and activities for Bayview Hunters Point youth and adults at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.
This funding opportunity is designed to help ensure Bayview Hunters Point youth and adults have a natural and public space to gather in community and have resources available to promote connection and healing. Grants will be awarded to nonprofits, schools, religious organizations that support youth, adults, and families in Bayview Hunters Point.
You are eligible to apply if you:
Call for Proposals Deadline
Office Hours
10/3/2022 – 10/4/2022
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
January 2023
12/5/2022 – 12/6/2022
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
March 2023
2/6/2023 – 2/7/2023
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
May 2023
4/3/2023 – 4/4/2023
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
May 2023
July 2023
6/5/2023 – 6/6/2023
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
July 2023
September 2023
8/7/2023 – 8/8/2023
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
September 2023
November 2023
Reporting – 30 days from completing the activity at Candlestick Point, a summary report reflecting the goals and outcomes of the original grant request will be submitted to Parks California. Photos of the activities should also be included. If the photos include activity participants, please include a copy of the photo release waiver.
All proposals must be submitted through Parks California’s online grant system. A preview of the Grant Application can also be accessed and downloaded through the application link.