The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District is requesting proposals for Youth and Veteran Job Training and Placement.
Donor Name: Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
State: California
County: Los Angeles County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/29/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,200,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
Program Types
Below is a non-exhaustive list of programs that may be eligible for this grant funding. Eligible programs are required to provide education, skills training, and career pathway development to implement park projects or park programs, or programs that provide certifications, placement services or apprenticeship opportunities for jobs and careers in the parks and recreation field to young adults (ages 18 to 25) or veterans.
Careers in the parks and recreation field are wide ranging and include, but are not limited to:
- Recreation Leaders, Coordinators, Supervisors, Specialists
- Recreation Therapists
- Cultural and/or Performing/Visual Art Coordinators
- Aquatics Directors
- Lifeguards
- Park Assistants
- Natural and Cultural History Interpreters
- Environmental Educators
- Landscape and Building Maintenance workers
- Building and Trade Craft positions
- Building Facilities Superintendents.
Funding Information
- The requested grant awards must meet the minimum and maximum grant award size requirements. Successful Eligible Applicants will be eligible for three years of program funding, contingent on successful completion of program Year 1.
- Minimum: $200,000
- Maximum: $1,200,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants must provide proof that the intended program meets all the following eligibility requirements to apply for a grant award:
- Eligible Applicant has an office within Los Angeles County; and
- Eligible Applicants Organization serves young adults or veterans within Los Angeles County; and
- The Eligible Applicant provides education, skills training, and career pathway development to implement park projects or park programs; or a program that provides certifications and placement services, or apprenticeship opportunities for jobs and careers in the parks and recreation field.
For more information, visit RPOSD.