Fund for Trails and Open Space
The Fund for Trails and Open Space exists to support the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of parks, trails and open space areas that are free and open to the public for low-impact recreational uses. Low-impact is defined as resource-oriented outdoor recreation that complements the unique and natural features of a site without harming the environment.
The Fund is created with an appreciation of the natural beauty of Mendocino County and a belief that activities in the natural world contribute significantly to mental, physical, and spiritual health and well-being. Previous grants were awarded the Mendocino Land Trust for interpretive signage for Seaside Beach and to Mendocino Coast Cyclists for tools to supply volunteer crews to improve trails.
In 2019, the Community Foundation welcomes proposals from Mendocino County non-profit organizations for projects with strong volunteer involvement to acquire, preserve, or restore parks, trails and open space areas.
Criteria:
Projects may include:
- Equipment for preservation and restoration projects;
- Improvements to existing facilities or construction of new facilities, including but are not limited to, trails, trailheads, restrooms, parking areas, informational/interpretive kiosks, and directional signage;
- Planning for development or acquisition of new parks, trails or other public open spaces.
All project areas must be free and open to the public and projects must have low impact on the environment.
Total available funding: $1,000; grant range $500-$1000
Deadline for Submission: This grant program is now closed for the 2018-2019 grant cycle
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