Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program Grant
This program provides funding to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofits to enhance parks, trails, and conservation areas, ensuring the protection of wildlife and clean water while promoting outdoor recreation.
The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) was established by the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act, effective July 1, 2019. The grant program provides dedicated funding to support state and local parks, trails, conservation lands, and the acquisition of critical areas to protect wildlife, clean water, and outdoor recreation. Eligible applicants include local governments, recreation authorities, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations focused on conservation. The 2024-2025 funding cycle includes a pre-application phase and a second-level application for successful pre-applicants.
Award Range
$500,000 - $3,000,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - Minimum 25% of total project cost
Additional Details
Grants and loans are available for projects, with a focus on state and local parks, trails, and conservation lands. Program funds are primarily provided as reimbursements.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must support state or local parks/trails, provide stewardship of conservation lands, or acquire critical areas for wildlife, clean water, or outdoor recreation. - Eligible applicants include qualified local governments, constituted recreation authorities, state agencies, and nongovernmental entities primarily focused on conservation.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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