Heritage Fund
In fiscal year 2024, $6 million was appropriated to fund the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund. The Heritage Fund provides grant opportunities for trail projects, outdoor environmental education programs, local, regional, and state parks, as well as historic preservation projects through legislatively appropriated funds.
- Available Funds: $6 million
- Eligible Applicants: Include non-profits, governmental entities: cities, towns, counties, tribal governments, and state and federal agencies. Organizations and clubs may enter into a cooperative agreement with an eligible applicant, (e.g. forest land manager).
- Eligible Projects: The Heritage Fund provides grant opportunities for trail projects, outdoor environmental education programs, local, regional, and state parks, as well as historic preservation projects through legislatively appropriated funds.
Outdoor Environmental Education
- Funds Available : Up to $120,000 per project
- Eligible Applicants: State, Local, Schools, County, Tribal, Non-Profits
- Eligible Projects: Promote outdoor and environmental protection programs related to outdoor recreation.
Trails Program
- Funds Available : Up to $120,000 per project
- Eligible Applicants: State, County, Local, Tribal, Non-Profit
- Eligible Projects: The Trails Program provides funds to develop and maintain trails and trail related facilities for non-motorized trail uses.
Local, Regional, and State Parks (LRSP)
- Funds Available : $10,000 to $500,000 per project
- Eligible Applicants: State, County, Local, Tribal
- Eligible Projects: LRSP projects address construction, maintenance and development of public outdoor recreation facilities.
Historic Preservation
- Funds Available : $5,000 to $360,000 per project
- Eligible Applicants: State, Local, County, Tribal, Schools, Non-Profits
- Eligible Projects: Projects must directly involve the resources listed in the Arizona or National Register of Historic Places or determined eligible for listing by the State Historic Preservation Office.
Details
Organization/Company: Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund
Website: https://azstateparks.com/grants/
Location: Arizona
Deadline: Ongoing
How to Apply: Apply at https://azstateparks.com/grants/