Proposition 68 and Measure A provide funding for parks and recreation projects in California and Los Angeles County respectively. Proposition 68 includes $185 million for local park grants on a per capita basis, as well as $254 million for competitive grants to create new parks and recreation opportunities. Measure A provides annual allocation grants for development, acquisition, and planning/design projects in LA County. Agencies must apply through an online Grant Management System and ensure they are eligible and in good standing to receive funding.

1. Proposition 68 &
Los Angeles County
Measure A

2. Proposition 68
Per Capita Funding
Per Capita Program: $185,000,000
Funds are available for local park rehabilitation,
creation, and improvement grants to local
governments on a per capita basis.
Rollout Schedule
• April 2019 – Begin determining allocations
• April/May 2019 – Public Hearings completed
• Spring/Summer 2019 – Announce
allocations/release final guide
Check the State Parks website for more
information.

3. Per Capita Funding
 First Per Capita funding since 2002
 Demonstrate need by spending as soon as possible!
 Funding is flexible as long as project meets specified criteria
 ThinkVISIBILITY!
 Guaranteed funds for all agencies
 Matching funds of 20% may be required if project doesn’t
serve a “severely disadvantaged community”
 https://www.parksforcalifornia.org/percapita

4. Urban County Per Capita
Urban County Per Capita: $13,875,000
• Funding not yet appropriated
• Funds available for Per Capita grants to cities and districts
in urbanized counties
Questionnaire:
• Sent by mail to eligible agencies (link to list on State
website)
• Due back to OGALS by June 3, 2019
• For more information, contact LisaVigil
(Lisa.Vigil@parks.ca.gov)

5. Proposition 68 – Statewide Parks Program
 Statewide Parks Program (SPP) – Round 3:
$254,942,000
 This competitive program will create new
parks and new recreation opportunities in
underserved communities
 Grant proposals due August 5, 2019

6. SPP –TechnicalAssistance
Technical Assistance Documents
• Fillable Application Forms (including Outline for Project Selection Criteria
Response)
• Competitive Chart
• Community FactFinder
• Community FactFinder Handbook
• Lease Agreements andTurnkey Projects
• Prop. 68 Corps Consultation Process Form
• Timeline
• Best Practices
SPPTechnical Assistance Contacts

7. Proposition 68 – Additional Grant Programs
 Regional Parks Program – $23,125,000 (upon appropriation by legislature)
 Competitive grants will create, expand, or improve regional parks and
regional park facilities.
 Rural Recreation andTourism Program – $23,125,000 (upon appropriation
by legislature)
 Competitive grants will create new recreation opportunities in
support of economic and health-related goals in rural communities.
Next steps for both programs:
 Draft Application Guide to be posted in Spring 2019
 Applications will not be due in 2019
 Workshops offered when Guide is final
 See State Parks website for more details

8. Proposition 68 – Additional Grant Programs
 Green Infrastructure -$18 ,000,000 (CNRA – www.resources.ca.gov)
• All projects must achieve measurable benefits by
a) acquiring, creating, enhancing or expanding community parks and
green spaces, or
b) use natural systems, or systems that mimic natural systems to
achieve multiple benefits to create sustainable and vibrant
communities
• Proposals accepted from May 13 through June 28, 2019 via the System
for Online Application Review (SOAR)
• Applicants submitting most competitive proposals will be invited to
participate in the next level of the competitive process
• Anticipated for late Summer/early Fall 2019.

9. Green Infrastructure –TechnicalAssistance
Workshops
WHITTIER
Thursday, June 6, 2019
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Whittier Community Center
Free on-site parking
Bring your own lunch
EL CAJON
Monday, June 10, 2019
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
El Cajon Police Department
Community Room
Free on-site parking
Bring your own lunch
SANGER
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
City of Sanger
City Council Chambers
Free on-site parking
RICHMOND
Thursday, June 13, 2019
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
City of Richmond
City Council Chambers
Free on-site and street parking

10.  Community Access Program (CAP)
 Up to 5% of funds shall, to the extent permissible under the State General
Obligation Bond Law (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 16720) of Part 3 of
Division 4 ofTitle 2 of the Government Code) and with the concurrence of the
Director of Finance, be allocated for community access projects
 Next steps:
• Release of a draft Application Guide is currently on hold.
• CA State Parks was notified that this Prop. 68 section cited above cannot
fund programs, activities, and transportation
Proposition 68 – Additional Grant Programs

11. Where Do I Find It?
• CPRSWebsite (www.cprs.org) Advocacy Prop 68
• CA State Parks (www.parks.ca.gov) About Grants and Local Services
(OGALS)
• CA Natural Resources Agency (http://resources.ca.gov) Agency
Division/Bonds & Grants Grant Programs Green Infrastructure

12. AdvocacyTeam

13. Contact Information
A-Team Leaders
Pilar Alcivar-McCoy, Chair pilar.cprslegislation@gmail.com
John Jones jjones@torranceca.gov
Cindy Bagley cbagley@rpcity.org
Oscar Flores oflores@bellgardens.org
Stephanie Stephens, stephanie@cprs.org
CPRS Executive Director
Doug Houston, CPRS Advocate doug@houstonmagnani.com
Houston Magnani & Associates

14. Statewide Education and
Funding Initiative
• Join a Professional Development Event in June.
(9:30am –1:30pm)CEUsProvided!
• Write an Essay to DescribeYour Community Needs and
Outcomes.
• SubmitYour Completed Essay by August 9, 2019.
• Awardees will be notified by September 3, 2019.
• Awardees will be recognized at the CPRS Conference &
Expo in 2020.

15. Los Angeles County
Measure A

16. Annual Allocation
Application Workshop
May 2019
Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District

17. Welcome
Today’s Agenda
 Litigation Update
 Available Funds
 Available Applications
 Navigating the GMS
 Open House Stations
 Meet & Greet with
Grants Officers
 Resources

18. Litigation Update
 RPOSD has prevailed –
the California Supreme
Court denied the
petition for review.
 Grant agreement will
no longer have clause
about repaying funds
 RPOSD will resume
planning for the
release of competitive
funds.
 Release of competitive
funds TBD.

19. Available Funds
 Funding
Opportunities
 Funding Schedule
 Eligibility

20. Available Funds
Measure A Funding Schedule:
 Annual Allocation Grant Program:
Available Now
 Funds replenished every fall
 Can only apply for available funds
 Rolling applications – no deadline to apply
 Competitive Grant Funding Programs:
Availability TBD
 Other Funding Programs
 Maintenance and Servicing: Coming soon!
 Technical Assistance: some resources available
now, others are currently being developed

21. Available Funds
Eligibility for Maintenance & Servicing
(Coming soon!)
• Cities with projects funded by Proposition A
or Measure A
• Identified public agencies with projects funded
by Proposition A or Measure A
• Funding for Identified nonprofit organizations
with projects funded by Proposition A or
Measure A will be available in Winter 2019.
• Refer to the Measure A Grants Administration
Manual (GAM) Section 2.3 for additional details

22. Available Applications
Annual Allocations Grant Applications:
 Development Projects
 Capital projects that include construction,
enhancement, or refurbishment of park or
open space elements.
 Acquisition Projects
 Capital projects that gain ownership or control
of real property. Acquisition projects can also
include subsequent clean-up and security
activities of the acquired property.
 Planning & Design Projects (coming soon!)
 Projects that further the development of
conceptual projects, including community
outreach and engagement.

23. Available Applications
Requirements
Before beginning your application:
 Make sure you’re registered with the Grant
Management System (GMS) and all necessary staff
has been added to the system.
 Ensure you are in Good Standing.
 Review the Quick Start Guide to familiarize yourself
with all required components.
 Begin gathering all necessary documents and
approvals.
 Consult the Measure A Basics Handbook to review
detailed requirements for each grant program.
 If needed, contact your Grants Officer for further
assistance in selecting an appropriate application.

24. Available Applications
Preparing to Apply
 Annual Allocation funds currently available!
 Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis (no deadline)
 Online application process should take approximately 2 hours
to complete
 Gathering and preparing necessary documents and approvals
required for the application may take several weeks or longer
 Upon submitting your application, your Grants Officer will
confirm and provide next steps
 Expenses incurred prior to official execution of grant
agreement will not be reimbursed

25. Available Applications
Preparing to Apply
To ensure that your agency/organization is ready
for funding, consider the following:
 The application process can be lengthy if staff is
unfamiliar with the system. Ensure staff has set
aside ample time to spend on gathering materials,
and creating and submitting the application.
 Completing projects and closing grants on time
is essential and will be used as a factor to determine
Good Standing. Ensure staff has created an
accurate timeline.
 Partnering with other agencies, departments, or
organizations can create greater efficiencies when
administering a project.
 RPOSD grants require grantees to meet the
long-term obligations of the grant. Ensure that
your agency has the resources required.

26. RPOSD’s
Grant Management
System (GMS)

27. Introduction to the GMS
What is the GMS?
 Web-based application
platform
 Serves as a database to
manage awarded funds
 Facilitates the submission of
forms and required
documents
 Creates efficiencies to the
grant closing process
Who Uses the GMS?
 Staff responsible for any
part of the grant
application, management,
or closing process.
 Staff must be added to the
GMS during the registration
stage
What if I Need Help?
 Utilize the feature to
answer common questions
 Refer to the Quick Start
Guide
 Refer to available Handbooks
 Measure A Basics
 Measure A Grant Writing
 Contact your Grants Officer

28. Introduction to the GMS
• You must use the GMS to apply for
Measure A grant funds
• You must register with the GMS to apply
• Use the “add additional users” function to
register additional staff with the GMS.

29. Navigating the GMS
Logging In
 https://grantfunding.rposd.lacounty.gov
 Review the announcements on the
login page to check for important
updates, links to resources, and new
funding opportunities
 Use the User ID and password issued
during registration to log in
 You may reset forgotten User IDs and
passwords using the links provided

30. Navigating the GMS
Main Menu

31. Using the GMS to Apply
Step One: Funding Opportunities

32. Using the GMS to Apply
Step One: Funding Opportunities
 Details: includes information about the available award amount,
important deadlines
 Description: provides detailed information about the available
grant program and eligibility
 Attachments: consists of templates and resources available for
download
 Web Links: are located throughout to provide easy access to
additional resources

33. Navigating the GMS
Saving Your Progress
 Data you enter in the system is only saved when
you click on the “Save” button. If you leave a
page, log out, or are logged out by the system due
to inactivity before clicking on the “Save” button,
your data will be lost.
 Partial data cannot be saved so if you do not have
all required components of a page, wait to begin
until you have all necessary information.
 RPOSD cannot restore lost data, so remember to
always click the “Save” button as you work.

34. Using the GMS to Apply
Step Two: Gathering Information
 Use the checklists for each funding program to
ensure you have all required information and
documents
 Checklists can be found in the Quick Start Guide
(QSG) starting on page 38

35. Using the GMS to Apply
Applications vary by grant program but generally
contain the following forms:

36. Completing Your Application
 Applications will be available on the GMS:
May 13, 2019
 After you complete your application and
RPOSD begins the review process, the GMS
will send you a confirmation email.
 Your Grants Officer may require that you
submit additional documentation before
issuing your grant award.
 You should NOT begin your project until you
have received your official award notification.
Expenses will only be reimbursed if
incurred after the execution of the
grant agreement.