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Parks California and California State Parks Announce up to $2.5 Million Available through Grants Programs for Nonprofit, Community and Tribal Organizations

For Immediate ReleaseFeb. 9, 2026 Arts in California Parks and Santa Cruz Community grants programs are accepting applications until March SACRAMENTO – California State Parks and Parks California today announce the opening of two grant programs designed to support nonprofit, community and tribal organizations in strengthening connections to California’s state parks through art, culture and […]

Parks California Spotlight: Anawakalmekak

California’s parks are more than just scenic destinations — they’re places for creativity, community and cultural connection. The Arts in California Parks grants program, a partnership between State Parks, Parks California and the California Arts Council, supports nonprofits, local organizations and tribal communities in creating art installations and programs that reflect California’s diverse stories. One […]

More than $2.6 Million Invested to Bring Art into California’s Parks

For Immediate ReleaseOct. 21, 2025 California State Parks, California Arts Council and Parks California continue partnership to bring creativity and community connection to local parks   SACRAMENTO — California State Parks, the California Arts Council and Parks California today announced more than $2.6 million in community grants to organizations statewide as part of their Arts […]

California Art Takes Center Stage in Local Parks: Inaugural Grantees Announced

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 22, 2024 $2.8 million Awarded to 31 California-based Nonprofit and Community Organizations to Bring Vibrant Art Installations and Cultural Programming to Local Parks SACRAMENTO – California State Parks, the California Arts Council, and Parks California, today announced the inaugural recipients of the Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program. A total […]